SMOKE ON THE WATER BBQ FESTIVAL

FLORENCE-Come join the Rotary Club of Florence and the Greater Shoals Rotary Club on April 26th, 2025 at McFarland Park for our annual Smoke on the Water Backyard Barbeque contest! There will be live entertainment, food trucks, inflatable games for the children, and an opportunity to vote on your favorite BBQ. This event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society and the Alabama Barbeque Association.

Admission is $5.

Peoples Choice starts at 11:30 a.m. until sold out ($5 for tasting), there will be Live music in the park (bring lawn chairs)

Awards presentation will be begin at approximately 3 p.m.

All proceeds go to benefit the Shoals Scholar Dollars!

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