BBQ & Fly-In on the River

AUGUST 16-17, 2024DOWNTOWN EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
THE 2024 BBQ & FLY-IN ON THE RIVER HAS BEEN APPROVED BY KCBS.
NO REGISTRATIONS FOR TEAMS OR JUDGING WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY 2024.
FIREWORKS AT DARK ON FRIDAY NIGHT
Smoke Em’ If You Got Em’
Whether you spell it BBQ, Barbeque or Barbecue, it’s the taste of America. This year, BBQ & Fly-In on the River will be located in the heart of our community, DOWNTOWN EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, celebrating its 23rd year!
Mark your calendars and join us Friday, August 16th through Saturday, August 17th while over 50 Competition BBQ Teams compete to take home the trophy! This year’s annual competition will feature some of the top pitmasters in the nation battling it out in the rugged competition, the aromas of meat filling the air, great music, food trucks, beer, ReMax hot air balloon rides, and so much more! It’s promising fun for the entire family!
Schedule of Events
Friday Night
Teams Arrive
4:00 PM – Gates Open
4:00 PM – 11:00 PM – D&S Guns Gun Raffle
4:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Beer Garden
4:30 PM – Kid’s Que Cook Meeting
5:00 PM – KCBS Cook’s Meeting
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – BBQ Team Scavenger Hunt
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Whiskey Walk
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – People’s Choice
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Live Music with the Backroad Navigators
Sponsored by Turn Key Construction & ALG Properties
AT DARK – FIREWORKSSaturday
8:00 AM – Bloody Mary Contest
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM – BBQ Team Scavenger Hunt
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Home Brew Contest
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – D&S Guns Gun Raffle
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM – KCBS Competition Turn Ins
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Live Music with Kevin Cline
4:00 PM – Awards Ceremony
Turkey Smoke Series Is Back!!!
The National Turkey FederationSign up to compete in 1 of the 19 Turkey Smoke Series competitions by The National Turkey Federation. No cost to you! National Turkey Federation even provides the turkey product for you to cook.
Henry Golden Boy Law Enforcement Tribute Edition Sponsored By D&S Guns
Purchase Raffle Tickets Here!