Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition
Schedule
Sat Jun 13 2026 at 06:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
200 N Front Street, Burlington, IA, United States, Iowa 52601 | Burlington, IA
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Think you can BBQ like Billy?Join us on the riverfront for the inaugural Billy Sims Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition during Burlington River Days. Teams will compete in chicken and St. Louis-style ribs under KCBS rules for cash prizes, bragging rights, and the admiration of hungry spectators.
Not competing? Come hungry anyway. Public tasting kicks off at 12:30 p.m., and attendees will help decide the People’s Choice Award.
Whether you’re a serious pitmaster or just here for the smell of smoke and a good time, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
$100 team entry fee
$1,500 total purse
Public tasting available during the event
Registration details available at BurlingtonRiverDays.com
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