# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Slate Belt Smoke Out BBQ Competition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🔥 GET READY TO FIRE UP THE GRILLS 🔥

📣 Calling all PIT MASTERS and BACKYARD ENTHUSIASTS for a day of outdoor cooking and community fun!!

💥 The Slate Belt Smoke Out is a premier Northeast Barbecue Society (NEBS) Classic Contest that will be helping to raise funds for 🚒 Rescue Fire Company #1 of Bangor Pennsylvania, which will provide equipment and gear that the fire department needs to protect life and property throughout their service area.

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Bangor Memorial Park, Bangor, PA
🌨️ RAIN or SHINE ☀️ event 

🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳 COMPETITORS will go head-to-head in TWO categories to compete for the 🏆 Prestigious Grand Champion🎖️ and Reserve Grand Champion🏅 titles!

🐔 Teams showcase their skills with Wild or Farm-raised Chicken, from juicy thighs to perfectly smoked wings. 🥇1st 🥈2nd 🥉3rd place winners.

🐷 Battle of the Best Pork Ribs – be it Loin Back, Baby Back, Spare, or St. Louis style. 🥇1st 🥈2nd 🥉3rd place winners.

🍨 Dessert: show off your sweet side with desserts assembled and cooked right on-site. 🥇1st 🥈2nd 🥉3rd place winners.

🍗 People’s Choice: Chicken Wings (FREE to register) - competitors will provide 100 samples for public voting and the winning team walks away with 50% of the ticket sales! 🏆 PRIZE awarded to the winner!🏅

🧒 👧 KIDS - 17 & under (FREE to register / registration must be done by a parent or guardian) ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED DURING THE EVENT! 
🐖 Kids-Q: Pork Chops - the next generation of BBQ stars will take the stage, preparing perfectly grilled pork chops for the judges. 🥇1st 🥈2nd 🥉3rd place winners.

🌭 Food for purchase provided by Rescue Fire Company #1 and Second Ward Fire Company

💰 Liberty Fire Company #2 will have their money wheel 

🎤 Craig Stevens will be there simulcasting LIVE from 10 am to 12 pm on Real Oldies 1470, Newsradio 790 WAEB, and WZZO 95.1

🎼 Music & Entertainment by DJ KANICKY from 12 pm to 5 pm

🍦 Chill On Wheels 2 will be there from 12 pm to 5 pm for your ice cream cravings

🍻 Beer Truck by Rescue Fire Company #1

🍽️ COMPETITORS register here: https://www.nebs.org/ or scan the QR code on the flyer below. Click on the “June 27 Slate Belt Smoke Out” under “UPCOMING NEBS CONTESTS" scroll to the bottom - there are 3 links in red boxes. The Cooks Packet link has ALL the complete rules and contest information, including the contest timeline. Be sure to click the "TEAM" sign-up link to register.

👜 VENDORS please email us with your interest at slatebeltsmokeout@gmail.com and then we will email you the google doc registration. DIRECT SALES vendors are welcomed. All the rules and information are on the google doc.

🚒 🧑‍🚒 ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT RESCUE FIRE CO # 1 👩‍🚒 🚒
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bangor/slate-belt-smoke-out-bbq-competition/200029987156848
- **Event Categories**: contests, kids, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 75

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bangor
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Memorial Park
- **lat**: 40.8656888
- **long**: -75.2194578
- **full address**: Memorial Park, 90 Eisenhart Boulevard,Bangor, Pennsylvania, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Slate Belt Smoke Out BBQ Competition being held?
  - **A:** Slate Belt Smoke Out BBQ Competition takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Memorial Park, 90 Eisenhart Boulevard,Bangor, Pennsylvania, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Slate Belt Smoke Out BBQ Competition?
  - **A:** Slate Belt Smoke Out BBQ Competition is organized by Rescue Fire Company #1.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Slate Belt Smoke Out BBQ Competition is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bangor, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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