Whether you spell it BBQ, Barbeque or Barbecue, it's the taste of America. This year, BBQ & Fly-In on the River will be located in the heart of our community, Downtown Excelsior Springs, celebrating its 23rd year!

While over 50 Competition BBQ Teams compete to take home the trophy! This year's annual competition will feature some of the top pitmasters in the nation battling it out in the rugged competition, the aromas of meat filling the air, great music, food trucks, beer, ReMax hot air balloon rides, and so much more! It's promising fun for the entire family!

Schedule of Events

August 18, 2023

4:00 PM: Gates Open
4:00 PM-11:00 PM: Beer Garden
5:00 PM-8:00 PM: Whiskey Walk
7:00 PM-9:00 PM: People's Choice
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Live Music with the Backroad Navigators
At Dark - Fireworks

August 19, 2023

8:00 AM: Bloody Mary Contest
11:00 AM-4:00 PM: Home Brew Contest
11:30 AM-2:30 PM: KCBS Competition Turn Ins
12:00 PM-4:00 PM: Live Music with Kevin Cline
4:00 PM: Awards Ceremony

Turkey Smoke Series Is Back!!!
Sign up to compete in 1 of the 19 Turkey Smoke Series competitions by The National Turkey Federation. No cost to you! National Turkey Federation even provides the turkey product for you to cook.

Date: August 18-19, 2023

Location: Downtown Excelsior Springs, MO 64024.

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