Old Town Smokeout & BBQ Cook-off
2nd Annual Old Town Smokeout & BBQ Cook-off
Get ready for a smokin' good time in the heart of Old Town Van Buren! The Second Annual Kansas City BBQ Cook-off is taking over our historic downtown streets for a weekend of flavor, fire, and fun.
Get ready for a smokin' good time in the heart of Old Town Van Buren! The Second Annual Kansas City BBQ Cook-off is taking over our historic downtown streets for a weekend of flavor, fire, and fun.
Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or just here for the samples, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Tasting & Awards
Think you know great BBQ? Put your palate to the test! We will be selling People’s Choice Tasting Tickets so you can help crown the champion.
Tasting & Awards
Think you know great BBQ? Put your palate to the test! We will be selling People’s Choice Tasting Tickets so you can help crown the champion.
Friday Schedule of Events:
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Teams Check in (21 S. 7th St.)
4:00 p.m.: Cooks Meeting
People's Choice Pork Turn-In – TBD
6: 30 p.m.: Rib Turn-In
Vendor Registration: https://oldtownvanburen.com/old-town-smokeout/
Date and Time
Friday Jun 26, 2026
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Location
Website
Printed courtesy of www.vanburenchamber.org/ – Contact the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce for more information.
111 North 12th St., Van Buren, AR 72956 – (479) 474-2761 – info@vanburenchamber.org