SMOKE A Celebration of Fire & Flavor
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August 1 - 2, 2025
Bold BBQ, Meet Texas Hill Country Hospitality.
Join us for SMOKE: A Celebration of Fire & Flavor, a curated two-day culinary experience that brings together the best pitmasters, tastemakers, and chefs from Texas and Oklahoma.
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Special guests
Meet the Celebrity Chefs
Chef Evan LeRoy
Michelin Star Recipient, Texas
Chef Steve Gustafson
Executive Chef,
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Chef kevin lee
Best Chef: Southwest, Oklahoma
the main events
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Fri
01
Aug
Fri
01
Aug
Legends of the Flame
VIP Dinner Experience
This multi-course VIP dinner celebrates the heritage, technique, and creativity behind the art of great barbecue.
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Sat
02
Aug
Sat
02
Aug
Masters of the Flavor
Barbecue Showdown
In this all-access culinary throwdown, top chefs and pitmasters go head-to-head in a showcase of regional barbecue.
Special guests
Meet the Celebrity Judges
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Silent Auction
Fueled by Flavor & Philanthropy
Join us during the Legends of the Flame VIP Dinner for an exclusive silent auction benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank. Bid on premium items including two Ranch Boss Cowboy Cauldrons—used live by Chefs Evan LeRoy and Kevin Fink during the weekend’s culinary events—and paired with an overnight Stay & Play package at Omni Barton Creek.
From luxury travel to handcrafted keepsakes, every item helps spark change for our Central Texas community.
Sponsors
Event Partners
Community Impact
Barton’s Kid Zone
Lil’ Pitmasters Camp
While the grownups indulge in bold barbecue flavors, little foodies aged 4-12 can cook up their own fun in a safe, supervised setting.
Entertainment & Music
The Perfect Accompaniment
On Friday, enjoy the soulful Southern sounds of Jade Marie Patek, Texas Regional Radio’s New Female Vocalist of the Year. On Saturday, headliners Tomar & the FCs – recognized as one of Austin’s best live acts – take the stage.
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Learn how to make the most of your SMOKE experience, explore frequently asked questions and important event information, and get ready to have the most delicious weekend yet.
Host Property
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Tucked into the Texas Hill Country, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa is proudly ranked among the best resorts in the world by Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Explore 4,000 acres of lush Austin countryside, tee off on four championship courses, lounge poolside, or unwind in Mokara Spa.
join us August 1 - 2, 2025
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