Smoke, Flavor & Culture in the Heart of Wheaton
The MoCo Smoke Show is bringing a KCBS sanctioned BBQ competition, food vendors, entertainment, and community celebration to Wheaton on October 17.
Date:
October 17
Location:
Wheaton, Maryland
Competition:
BBQ Teams & Pitmasters
Community:
Family-Friendly
WHAT IS IT?
A new signature BBQ event for Montgomery County.
The MoCo Smoke Show is designed as a flavorful community gathering where BBQ competition meets culture, music, local business, and family fun. Event details are still being finalized, but interest is now being collected for competitors, vendors, sponsors, judges, volunteers, and partners.
GET INVOLVED
Choose your lane
KCBS BBQ Competition
A showcase for pitmasters, backyard BBQ legends, and serious smoke masters ready to bring their best flavor to Montgomery County.
Food & Marketplace Vendors
Food vendors, local makers, community organizations, and small businesses can connect with festival guests throughout the day.
Sponsors & Partners
Support a high-energy community event with strong visibility, local impact, and meaningful cultural connection.
Entertainment, culture & family fun
More details to come!
Details coming soon…
Schedule preview
Parking
Metro access
Registration deadlines
Links
FAQs
When will registration open? Registration opening soon!
Can BBQ teams compete and sell food? Competition details are being finalized and will be shared in the coming weeks.
Will sponsorship packages be available? Yes, we are actively looking for sponsors that would like to be part of this historic KCBS sanctioned BBQ competition.
Is the event free to attend? Yes and we hope to see you there.
Where in Wheaton will the event be held? The event will be held in and around the Wheaton Triangle.
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MoCo Smoke Show
Presented by Kensington Juneteenth • Wheaton, Maryland • October 17