SmokeFest

Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 at 11:00am

Hermann Amphitheater
231 E 5th St

Annual Charity Event featuring whiskey, cigars, an amateur/backyard BBQ contest, and live music!

The BBQ competition is open for all backyard BBQers, and the winner of the competition will bring home bragging rights, a beautiful plaque, and a cash prize of $500! In addition, BBQ contestants receive 2 complimentary tickets to enjoy all of the festivities of SmokeFest. 

This is an outdoor event held

Live music on the stage:  

First set:  Stephen Jones is a talented musician who frequently plays at local venues. He is a singer & songwriter, who offers a mixture of classic rock, some country selections, and a few surprises! 

2nd set: MoJones, a band playing blues, rock and soul! 

This is an outdoor, open-air venue, and this event will occur rain or shine (hopefully shine and not too hot).

Every attendee MUST be 21+ years of age. Everyone will be carded at the gate. Please bring ID.

Schedule of Events:

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - VIP Early Entry
VIP Tent

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM - Cigars 101 Seminar
20 minutes
Main Stage

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM - Live music on stage w/Stephen Jones
2 hours 30 minutes
Main Stage

12:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Amatuer BBQ Competition Tasting
2 hours 30 minutes
BBQ Booths

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Live Blues Music w/MoJones Blues Band
2 hours 30 minutes
Main Stage

3:00 PM - 3:10 PM - BBQ Competition Winner and Silent Auction Winners Announced
10 minutes

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