Singing River Smoke-O-Rama

05/29/2026

For the second year in a row, we are absolutely thrilled to present a $10,000 check to the Limestone County Sheriff's Department's Exceptional Needs Rodeo! 🤠✨

This incredible program does amazing work for our community, and we are so proud to help support their mission again this year.

None of this would be possible without the incredible generosity of our sponsors and the hard work of all of our participants and volunteers. Thank you for stepping up and helping us make a real difference!

More presentations to come, so stay tuned!

Let's keep the momentum going! 🪵🔥

05/29/2026

Congrats to our very own Wee Daddy's BBQ Team for joining the 350 Club this past weekend at the 8th Annual KCBS World Invitational.

Backyard Series teams came out swinging for the fences this past weekend at the 8th Annual KCBS World Invitational, led by Leaning Jowler BBQ with a monster 356.5944.

KCBS Certified Barbeque Judges were hard at work recognizing outstanding entries all weekend long.

Teams, welcome to the 350 Club.

04/18/2026

Great fun for a great cause!

04/01/2026

What a weekend! Now that the smoke has settled, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who made the 2026 Singing River Smoke-O-Rama a success.

Despite the cold winds and chilly temperatures, our community showed up with warm hearts to do a great thing for others. This event truly takes a village, and we are overflowing with gratitude for:

Our Sponsors & Vendors: Your support is the engine that keeps us running.

The Teams: Thank you for bringing the flavor and the fire!

Our Volunteers: We couldn't have done it without your hard work.

City & County Officials: Thank you for your partnership and for helping us host this event in our community.

The Citizens of Limestone County: Thank you for coming out and supporting this cause!

A very special "thank you" goes to the dedicated members of the Singing River Smoke-O-Rama organizing committee. Most people don't see the year-round planning, late-night meetings, and tireless effort it takes to bring a dream like this to reality. Your hard work does not go unnoticed!

What’s next?
We are currently working on closing out the event financials. Once everything is finalized, we look forward to sharing exactly how the proceeds from this year's event will be used to give back to our community.

Thank you all for being part of the Smoke-O-Rama family. We’ll see you next year! 🐷💨🏆

04/01/2026

"What an incredible weekend! We officially closed out our very first 256 Kids Q Competition, and the 2025 Championship exceeded every dream we had for it. 🏆🔥"

Watching these young pitmasters bring their A-game to the grill was nothing short of inspiring. What started as a dream has officially become a reality, and we couldn't be prouder of the talent and sportsmanship displayed by every single competitor.

A massive thank you goes out to Garreth Price and the team at Say My Name BBQ Products for the incredible assistance and mentorship. Garreth, your guidance was instrumental in helping us navigate this journey from a simple idea to a successful championship event. We are so grateful for your support in fostering the next generation of BBQ!

03/31/2026

All aboard! 🚂💨

A huge thank you to the Athens Lions Club for bringing the "Kiddie Train" out to the 2026 Singing River Smoke-O-Rama! 🦁

The kids (and the parents!) had an absolute blast riding around the festival grounds. We love seeing our community partners come together to make this event so special for the little ones. Thank you for the smiles and the memories!

03/31/2026

A huge THANK YOU to all of the BBQ teams who joined us for the 2026 Singing River Smoke-O-Rama! 🌬️🔥

Despite the biting wind and the cold temperatures, you all brought the heat! We had an incredible time catching up with old friends, meeting new family, and—of course—enjoying some of the best BBQ around. Your dedication to the craft and your grit in the face of the weather made this year truly special.

We are already looking forward to seeing you all back at the grill next year!

03/31/2026

Congratulations to the Top 10 KCBS Backyard Ribs winners at the 2026 Singing River Smoke-O-Rama! 🍖🏆

The competition was incredibly tight this year, but these ten teams rose to the top with some truly world-class ribs. Mastering the perfect bite is no small feat, especially with the wind we had to work against! 💨

We are so proud of the talent in our Backyard division. Thank you to everyone who competed and helped make this year's "Smoke-O-Rama" one to remember.

03/31/2026

Congratulations to all 10 of our KCBS Backyard Chicken winners at this year's Singing River Smoke-O-Rama! 🍗🏆

The competition was fierce, and the bird was world-class. It takes a lot of skill to master the grill, and these teams proved they have what it takes to bring home the hardware. We are so proud of the talent showcased in our backyard division!

A huge thank you to all the teams who competed and shared their passion for BBQ with us.

03/31/2026

We couldn't have pulled off the Singing River Smoke-O-Rama without our incredible team of volunteers! 🐷💨

A massive thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy to make this event a success, including teams from:

Oakdale Baptist Church

Steelcase

Redstone Federal Credit Union

Athens High School

Lindsay Lane Christian School
..and so many more!

Whether you were helping with setup, judging, People's Choice or keeping things running smoothly in the wind and cold, your hard work does not go unnoticed. Thank you for helping us help others! 🤝✨