Mark your calendars, Smoke on the Rail BBQ Festival is the ultimate event you won't want to miss. Join us as we ignite the smokers, infuse the air with irresistible aromas, and create lasting memories in the heart of New Freedom. Get ready to indulge, celebrate, and immerse yourself in a world where great food, fantastic music, and a vibrant community spirit collide.

Schedule of Events:

7:00am - Team Breakfast
9:00am - KCBS Judges May Arrive
10:00am - KCBS Judges Meeting
10:00am-11:00am - People's Choice Pork Turn-In
11:00am - Festival Opens
11:00am-1:00pm - Entertainment
-Jimmy the Whale
11:00am - People's Choice Pork Competition Begins (until sold out)
12:00pm - KCBS Chicken Turn In (Master & Backyard)
12:30pm - KCBS Ribs Turn In (Master & Backyard)
1:00pm - KCBS Pork Turn In (Master)
1:30pm - KCBS Brisket Turn In (Master)
2:00pm-4:00pm - Entertainment
-Crazy Diamond Band
2:30pm - Turkey Smoke Turn In
3:00pm - Mayor's Choice Turn In
4:30pm - KCBS Awards on Main Stage
5:15pm-9:30pm - Entertainment
-Light Up the Moon
10:00pm - Event Closure