SMOKE A Celebration of Fire & Flavor
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june 19 - 20, 2026
Bold BBQ, Meet Texas Hill Country Hospitality.
Join us over Father’s Day Weekend for SMOKE: A Celebration of Fire & Flavor, a curated two-day culinary experience bringing together top pitmasters, tastemakers and chefs from Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama.
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Special guests
Meet the 2025 Celebrity Chefs
Chef Evan LeRoy
Michelin Star Recipient, Texas
Chef Steve Gustafson
Executive Chef,
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Chef kevin lee
Best Chef: Southwest, Oklahoma
the main events
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Fri
19
Jun
Fri
19
Jun
Legends of the Flame
VIP Dinner Experience
This multi-course VIP dinner celebrates the heritage, technique, and creativity behind the art of great barbecue.
Sat
20
Jun
Sat
20
Jun
Masters of the Flavor
Barbecue Showdown
In this all-access culinary throwdown, top chefs and pitmasters go head-to-head in a showcase of regional barbecue.
Special guests
Meet the 2025
Celebrity Judges
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entertainment & music
the perfect accompaniment
Friday night ignites with the soulful Southern sound of Jade Marie Patek, Texas Regional Radio’s New Female Vocalist of the Year. More electrifying artists will be announced in March - get ready for a weekend that sounds as bold as it tastes.
2025 Sponsors
2025 Event Partners
Community Impact
Barton’s Kid Zone
Lil’ Pitmasters Camp
While the grownups indulge in bold barbecue flavors, little foodies aged 4-12 can cook up their own fun in a safe, supervised setting.
SILENT AUCTION
FUELED BY FLAVOR & PHILANTHROPY
Join us during the Legends of the Flame VIP Dinner for an exclusive silent auction benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank. From luxury travel to handcrafted keepsakes, every item helps spark change for our Central Texas community.
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Learn how to make the most of your SMOKE experience, explore frequently asked questions and important event information, and get ready to have the most delicious weekend yet.
Host Property
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Tucked into the Texas Hill Country, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa is proudly ranked among the best resorts in the world by Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Explore 4,000 acres of lush Austin countryside, tee off on four championship courses, lounge poolside, or unwind in Mokara Spa.
join us August 1 - 2, 2025
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