Mar 22, 2024 - Mar 23, 2024

The unmistakable smell of smoke-kissed meats will again permeate Riverside Park for the 5th annual Riverside Smoke Off! Staying true to the native cuisine of Texas participants will prepare a wide range of BBQ staples – brisket, pork ribs, beans, chef’s choice and Dutch Oven – Sweet. Kids ages 5 – 17 years old are not left out in this competition – they can participate in ribeye steak and pork ribs. Riverside Smoke Off is where you can have a big time BBQing and hanging out, a little enjoyable rivalry between teams while having the chance to kick back, relax and enjoy the outdoors. Cookers can enter 8 categories: Brisket, Pork Ribs, Chicken, Chef’s Choice, Beans, Dutch Oven Sweet, Best Decorated Site Award and the best smoked weenie (new this year). Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in all categories except Best Decorated Site Award- this year’s theme is Texas. The popular and tasty kid’s cook categories are rib-eye steaks and pork ribs. Kid’s Cook Ribeye Steak (ages 5 –12 years) - $20 entry fee (steak is provided by Jurek’s Meat Market) and ribs category (13 – 17 years) – entry fee is $20. First place in each age category will win a prize and trophy. You have two options for camping and Brisket entry (must enter brisket category): Colorado Cove (water, sewer & electric) - $200 (price includes camp site, 1 RV/Camper and 1 car) or the Wilderness Area (water & electric) - $150 (price includes camp site, 1 RV/Camper and 1 car); Pork Ribs, Chef’s Choice, Beans, Dutch Oven Sweet, are $25 each category; additional vehicles/day use vehicles are $10/car. If you want to enter an additional brisket the entry fee is $100. You can enter each category multiple times. You can enter the Best Decorated Site and Best Smoked Weenie at no charge. Additional camp sites can be reserved.
More Info

7330 FM 2668
Bay City, TX 77414
Phone: 979-323-1660
Email: parks-rec@cityofbaycity.org
Reocurrence: Annual