Smoke & Sip at Middlebrook Farm: Iowa’s Premier BBQ & Drink Festival

Where Iowa’s best BBQ, craft drinks, and live music meet.

On Saturday, September 27 from 12–3 PM, Middlebrook Farm in Cumming, IA will be filled with the smell of prime beef brisket from The Good Butcher, premium ribs and pulled pork from Vande Rose Farms, and other smoky delights as some of the Midwest’s top pitmasters fire up their smokers for an afternoon BBQ showdown. Guests can taste their way through each pitmaster’s best and cast a vote for their personal favorite in the People’s Choice.

Season 13 MasterChef Champion Grant Gillon will be serving up scratch-made sides to perfectly complement the BBQ. Live music from Luke Fox will set the perfect soundtrack for a relaxed afternoon on the farm.

Sip along the way with:

• Craft beer from Lua Brewing

• Orchard-fresh cider from Wilson’s Orchard

• Premium wines from Capital Call Vintners

Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music under the open sky, or reserve one of the limited picnic tables for an upgraded experience.

Featured Pitmasters & Competitors

🔥 Whatcha Smokin’ BBQ + Brew – Best BBQ in Iowa (Food & Wine Magazine, 2024)

🔥 Dominique Leach, Lexington Betty’s Smokehouse – Chicago BBQ icon & TV personality (Chopped, Fire Masters, BBQ Brawl “Master of Cue” Champion)

🔥 Elite competitors from the Iowa and Kansas City Barbeque Society

Whether you’re here for the smoky brisket, the perfect pour, or just a great afternoon outdoors, Smoke & Sip is all about savoring good food, good drinks, and good company.

Host or Publisher Capital Call Vintners