

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Singing River Smoke-O-Rama BBQ Festival 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Smoke Returns to Athens: 3rd Annual Singing River Smoke-O-Rama BBQ Festival Announced for March 2026
ATHENS, AL – Fire up the grills and sharpen the knives! The Singing River Smoke-O-Rama BBQ Festival is officially returning to Athens, Alabama, on March 27th and 28th, 2026.

Now in its third year, this KCBS-sanctioned competition will bring the finest pitmasters from across the region to compete for top honors and bragging rights. But the Smoke-O-Rama is more than just a competition; it’s a community celebration with a heart. All proceeds from the 2026 event will go directly toward supporting the Athens Police Department’s "Shop with a Cop" initiative and the Limestone County Sheriff’s Special Needs Rodeo.

Event Highlights Include:

The Main Event: A sanctioned BBQ battle where teams compete in multiple categories.

People’s Choice: Fans can purchase tickets to sample world-class BBQ and vote for their favorite.

Family Fun: A dedicated Kids Que contest, local craft vendors, and various food trucks offering a variety of treats.

Friday Night Kickoff: Join us Friday evening for ancillary contests and a first look at the teams in action.

“We are thrilled to bring this event back for a third year,” says the Smoke-O-Rama committee. “It’s about great food, great music, and most importantly, giving back to the community that makes North Alabama home.”

Sponsorships and Team Registration: Registration for cook teams and sponsorship opportunities are now open. Local businesses are encouraged to join as partners to help us reach our 2026 fundraising goals.

Where: Athens, AL (Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena) When: Friday, March 27 – Saturday, March 28, 2026 Website: singingriversmokeorama.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/singing-river-smoke-o-rama-bbq-festival/200029554442951
- **Event Categories**: festivals, contests, kids, rodeo, food-drinks, nonprofit, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 297

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029554442951?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=athens-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Athens
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 18118 AL Highway 99, Athens, AL, United States, Alabama 35614
- **lat**: 34.82151
- **long**: -87.00465
- **full address**: 18118 AL Highway 99, Athens, AL, United States, Alabama 35614

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Singing River Smoke-O-Rama (https://allevents.in/org/singing-river-smoke-o-rama/23770588)

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Singing+River+Smoke-O-Rama+BBQ+Festival+&date=28+Mar

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 18118 AL Highway 99, Athens, AL, United States, Alabama 35614
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Singing River Smoke-O-Rama
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, contests, kids, rodeo, food-drinks, nonprofit, charities
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Singing River Smoke-O-Rama BBQ Festival  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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