SMOKE & FIRE FESTIVAL
Get ready for a sizzling and groovy experience at the Smoke and Fire Festival. This event combines the mouthwatering flavors of barbecue with the infectious rhythms of live music. Local teams showcase amazing bbq flavors as they compete for the Bexley BBQ Championship belt and this year.
SATURDAY, September 19
SMOKE & FIRE FESTIVAL
Title Sponsor: Bexley Community Foundation
Event Sponsor: Wasserstrom Company
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Join us at Schneider Park on September 19 for the 5th Annual Smoke & Fire Festival. Here's what you can expect:
- The Smoke & Fire Festival will feature delicious BBQ flavors from local vendors and foodies, accompanied by live music from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm.
- The BBQ competition is open to the public from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Attendees will receive tokens to vote for their favorite team to win the Bexley Barbeque Champion Belt.
Bring your blanket and chairs for a relaxing evening.
2024 BBQ COMPETITION WINNERS:
1st place: MADFUN
Bexley Residents Ryan Blanski, Andy, Jud, and Jeffrey led the winning team!
The Winning Dish:
Smoked Brisket Birria Tacos w/ Consomé
2023 BBQ COMPETITION WINNERS:
1st place: Specialty Gas House
Homemade Focaccia Bread, lightly coated with dukes’ mayo. A reverse seared prime Picana covered in chimichurri and garnished with Pickled red onion.
Prize: Grand Champion BBQ Belt & Minimax Green egg *Specialty Gas House gave their prizes to Paramont Church.
2nd place: Paramount Church
Salvadoran brisket tostada-Burria style fresh grilled tostada, seasoned with Salvadoran spices topped with a slice of smoked prime brisket, a Salvadoran curdito lime, sour cream, and a Salvadoran hot sauce drizzled on top.
Prize: Gift Basket from Old Town Partners & Macelleria Butcher Box
3rd Place: Rushcreek Processing & Deli
Cherry Wood Kissed Baby Back Ribs and Josh's mean greens.
Prize: Gift Basket from Bexley Chamber of Commerce & Macelleria Butcher Box.
THANK YOU, SPONSORS!
The Main Event: Outdoor Movie Series
Watch a movie under the stars this summer at one of our Main Events! Enjoy family activities, games, food trucks, and more. Movies typically begin at sunset!
Thank you to the Bexley Community Foundation in partnership with Raymond James for being this year's Title Sponsors!
