

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Smoke on the River BBQ Fest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready for a weekend of smoky, savory goodness at the Smoke on the River BBQ Fest, happening May 8‑10, 2026, at Newport Festival Park in Newport, KY!

The festival runs Friday 5:00 PM–11:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 PM–11:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 PM–9:00 PM, and admission is free. 

Enjoy mouthwatering BBQ from top regional pitmasters, including brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and all your favorite sides, all while taking in stunning views of the Ohio River and Cincinnati skyline. The weekend also features live music, cold drinks, and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere, making it the perfect outing for food lovers, music fans, and anyone looking for a flavorful weekend by the river!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport/smoke-on-the-river-bbq-fest/200029365405228
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, trips-adventures, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1120

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029365405228?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=newport-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newport
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY, United States, Kentucky 41071
- **lat**: 39.09379
- **long**: -84.50118
- **full address**: 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY, United States, Kentucky 41071

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Smoke on the River BBQ Fest (https://allevents.in/org/smoke-on-the-river-bbq-fest/19192954)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7e40055caa9a14a72189a49946104780028b10209d8b3b95d1c2630b2ccdf8c4-rimg-w300-h300-dc030204-gmir?v=1773487905

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY, United States, Kentucky 41071
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Smoke on the River BBQ Fest
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, music, live-music, trips-adventures, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Smoke on the River BBQ Fest ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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