Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition & Benefit

09/04/2026

Thank you Hometown Press!!

Smoke on the Water beneficiary EJ Tompkins smiles as wide as the large $45,000 check he was presented with Saturday night. Far left, a large crowd waits for the public tasting to begin. Organizers estimate 450-500 supporters attended the 13th annual event. Rain fell on Saturday but it did little to....

08/31/2026

What an amazing night!. Smoke on the Water presented the Tompkins family with a $45,000 check!!. To all our sponsors, donors, volunteers and Cooks Thank You!!

08/30/2026

Come out tonight and enjoy some music by Pace Productions DJ Service and karaoke 🎤. 8-11.

08/29/2026

The rain is moved out. Come out and enjoy this afternoon and raise some money for the Tompkins family.

08/28/2026

Here are a few more nice items that will be in the auction Saturday evening.

08/27/2026

As a reminder, please leave your four-legged friends at home. As much as we love our pets, they are a liability; especially when dealing with food and people. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

08/27/2026

From 1pm-4pm on Saturday we will have a Mini Carnival of games with Face Painting $3.00 with white ticket, Bowling 50 cents with red ticket, Duck Pond 50 cents with red ticket, Dumb Dumb Sucker Tree 50 cents with red ticket and Ring O'Pop 50 cents with red ticket. Tickets will be available at the merch tent . Bring the kids out for an afternoon of fun!!

08/25/2026

We are excited to have Pace Productions DJ Service this Saturday from 8-11 p.m. Come out and enjoy some great music and dancing!!

08/23/2026

This year we will be doing a live and silent auction at the event. Here is a sneak peek of a few of the many items that will be available for bid.

08/14/2026

Go Cubs Go!! The next online silent auction item is 4 General admission tickets to the Iowa Cubs. Bidding starts now and will end Thursday August 20 at 8:00pm. Place your bids in comments and highest bid wins all 4 tickets.