Glencoe’s Smoke in the Park 2025

Smoke in the Park: 8th Annual Backyard BBQ Competition

Friday & Saturday, September 19–20, 2025
Wilson Park, 313 Nancy Carol Ave, Glencoe, AL 35905
Hosted by the Glencoe Firefighter Association

The 8th Annual Smoke in the Park returns with two days full of food, fun, and competition. This KCBS & ABA sanctioned Backyard BBQ Competition will feature categories including chicken, pork ribs, and pork.

• Entry Fee: $150

• Cooks Meeting: Friday, Sept. 19 at 5:30 PM CST

• Turn-In Times: Chicken 12:00 PM | Pork Ribs 12:30 PM | Pork 1:00 PM

• Awards: Saturday at 4:00 PM

• Prizes: Grand Champion $750 | Reserve Grand Champion $500 | Category Prizes 1st–5th Place ($250–$50)

Other events throughout the weekend include:

• The Ironman Pro Challenge – Friday, Sept. 19 ($75 entry, $500 Grand Champion prize)

• KCBS One Meat Brisket Showdown – Saturday, Sept. 20 ($100 entry, $500 Grand Champion prize)

• Kids Q Hamburger Contest – Saturday, Sept. 20 (ages 14 & under, $20 entry, meat provided)

• Bicycle Drive – Bring a new 24” or smaller bicycle to support Glencoe Christmas for Kids

• Cornhole Tournament

• Duck Race

• Kidz Zone, Live Music, and Tractor Show

Cooks are welcome to bring trailers and RVs, with water and 30A power provided.

For registration and rules, visit www.kcbs.us and search events, or email glencoefirexmasforkids@gmail.comfor more information.

Payments can be made to the Glencoe Firefighter Association (P.O. Box 5277, Glencoe, AL) or via Venmo at @glencoefirefighter-association.