Smoke Me Tender BBQ

05/25/2026

Sending wishes for a safe and meaningful Memorial Day to everyone.

05/24/2026

A mouthwatering brisket is being prepared on the smoker for Memorial Day. Ribs are next.

05/16/2026

Today, in celebration of National Barbecue Day, we acknowledge the pitmasters, backyard cooks, competitors, judges, volunteers, and fans that make barbecue culture truly distinctive.

05/11/2026

It is our pleasure to declare Smoke Me Tender BBQ's participation in the 46th Annual American Royal World Series of Barbecue, commemorating two decades of involvement, and we enthusiastically await the opportunity to interact with fellow competitors and discover the new venue.

05/09/2026

Key dates for SMT BBQ schedule have been announced, featuring the

✅ The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle on June 25,
✅ Masters at the Midway Gardner on July 24, and
✅ American Royal World Series of BBQ on Oct 1.

05/08/2026

American Royal World Series of BBQ

05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo. Have a festive day everyone.

05/04/2026

May the Pork be with you on Star Wars Day.

04/23/2026

At the new American Royal Campus.

Time to start planning. Lol

The future of the American Royal is taking shape.

This fall, we will begin hosting select events at our new campus in Kansas City, Kansas — marking the start of an exciting new chapter. For the first time in our 127-year history, we will host events on a campus we own.

As construction continues, cornerstone events including the World Series of Barbecue®, Fall Livestock Show and select equine events will be among the first to take place within the new barns and exhibition hall.

While the setting may be new, our commitment to championing food and agriculture remains the same.

Learn more about what’s ahead: https://bit.ly/NewAmericanRoyal

We look forward to welcoming you this fall.

04/05/2026

Extending heartfelt Easter wishes to our family and friends, may your Sunday be filled with blessings.