Smoke on the Water came about early spring of 2007, when a group of long time buddies decided that the Thomaston-Upson community needed something to get involved in. Three months later, they were planning what would be the largest BBQ event that Thomaston had ever seen.
With the help of the Florida Bar-B-Que Association, the gracious sponsors within the community and the support from friends and family, the 2008 Smoke on the Water became, what they hope will be, an annual fundraiser for the Local Volunteer Fire Departments and the Harbor House which temporarily houses children who have been removed from their home.
2010 marks the 3rd annual 3rd Annual Smoke on the Water BBQ and Bluegrass Festival, which is both a Jack Daniel's and American Royal qualifier, and is taking place on April 2nd and 3rd.
There will be $10,000 in cash prizes at the event, with the Professional Division awards broken down as follows;
FBA Grand Champion - $2000
FBA Reserve Champion - $1500
Third Place Overall - $450
Fourth Place Overall - $350
Fifth Place Overall - $250
Sixth Place Overall - $150
Seventh Place - $100
Eighth Place - $75
Ninth Place - $50
Tenth Place - $25
Each Category
1st $400 and trophy
2nd $300 and trophy
3rd $200 and trophy
4th $150 and trophy
5th $100 and trophy
6th - 10th place $25
Patio Pros
Community event with FBA rules and regulations.
1st - $200 and Mayors Cup Award
(Must enter all 4 categories to be elegible for the Mayor's Cup)
2nd - $100 and trophy
3rd - $50 and trophy
Each category
1st thru 3rd - $50 each
Things Teams Need To Know
Setup time begins Thursday April 1st at 12pm and teams must exit by Sunday April 4th at 9am.
Meat inspection takes place Friday noon to 5pm
Cooks meeting Friday at 5pm (Mandatory)
Water and electricty will be provided to the first 40 pro teams, (20 amp service is available on a first-come first-served basis), all teams planning on vending should take advantage of early bird registration.
20' x 40' spaces are available (one space per team)
R.V. Parking is available, however there are no hookups available.
Pets are allowed on site if kept on a 6ft leash, this is strictly enforced.
Quiet time starts at 11pm Friday night and ends 6am Saturday morning.
Ice is available for purchase.
No beverage sales are allowed by cooking teams.
Each team will be provided with 4 wristbands.
Confirmation packets will be mailed by March 20th.
There will be a Southern Fried Catfish dinner with all the fixings for all cooks and sponsors on Thursday night starting at 6pm.
John Boy and Billy's Grillin Sauce BBQ sauce and stew competition takes place on Friday night, the entry fee is $10 per entry.
Contact Details
Bobby Bickley - P.O. Box 330 - Thomaston, GA 30286
(706)-975-0038
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