SMOKE: A Celebration of Fire & Flavor
Join us over Father’s Day Weekend for SMOKE: A Celebration of Fire & Flavor, a curated two-day culinary experience bringing together top pitmasters, tastemakers and chefs from Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama.
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Friday, June 19
Legends of the Flame: VIP Dining Experience
An exclusive multi-course VIP dinner where renowned chefs from Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Omni Barton Creek showcase live-fire cuisine. Enjoy expertly paired wines and spirits, chef storytelling, and an intimate Hill Country evening benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank.
Saturday, June 20
Masters of the Flavor: Barbecue Showdown
Acclaimed chefs and pitmasters from Texas, Oklahoma, and Alabama face off in a live-fire barbecue showdown. Enjoy bold tastings, cocktails, live music from Clay Walker and Channing Wilson, and celebrity judging before the evening concludes with awards and a spectacular Hill Country fireworks finale.
What to expect: Elevated food experiences paired with craft beverages, live music, and legendary hospitality: the very best of Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama barbecue enjoyed over the course of two full days at the spectacular Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa.
Throughout the weekend, guests will have the opportunity to meet SMOKE’s incredible lineup of chefs, enjoying intimate storytelling and collaborative tasting events. They’ll also be able to see pitmasters in action as they show off their tricks and techniques for achieving the most flavorful barbecue around.
While SMOKE’s programming (and bold flavors) are best suited for an adult audience, young barbecue enthusiasts are invited to Lil’ Pitmasters Camp on Friday. Designed for children ages 4–12, this supervised experience features dinner, crafts, games, and creative play. On Saturday, they can join the festivities alongside their parents.
Visit their website for the music lineup, celebrity chefs, and celebrity judges!
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