BBQ & Fly-in on the River
Historic Downtown Excelsior Springs 201 E. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, Missouri
AUGUST 16-17, 2024
DOWNTOWN EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
THE 2024 BBQ & FLY-IN ON THE RIVER HAS BEEN APPROVED BY KCBS.
TEAM REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
JUDGING REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Smoke Em’ If You Got Em’
Whether you spell it BBQ, Barbeque or Barbecue, it’s the taste of America. The BBQ & Fly-In on the River is back for year 24 in the heart of our community, DOWNTOWN EXCELSIOR SPRINGS!
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, 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 – Beer Garden
4:30 PM – Kid’s Que Cook Meeting
5:00 PM – KCBS Cook’s Meeting
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
AT DARK – FIREWORKS
Saturday
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
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM – KCBS Competition Turn Ins
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Live Music
4:00 PM – Awards Ceremony
Turkey Smoke Series
Sign up to compete in 1 of the 19 Turkey Smoke Series competitions by The National Turky Federation. No cost to you! National Turkey Federation even provides the turkey product for you to cook.