BBQ GALORE

CALLING ALL AMATEUR BACKYARD PITMASTERS!! 

Do you have what it takes to bring home the Trophy? Local Pitmasters will battle it out lake side to see if they have what it takes to become the next BBQ Champion. More than 20 backyard pitmasters will face off to take home  cash prizes and the grand title. 

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If you like smoking ribs, and want to have a great time “getting your feet wet” in the world of competition BBQ, this event is for you! All festival guests will get a firsthand look and taste on how serious barbequers take their grilling as they show off their skills. Feel free to look, smell and above all…. taste the competition ribs and ask other pitmasters for some tips on how to improve your own BBQ cooking skills!

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If you are interested in joining this amazing event contact us

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BBQ VENDORS

RIB COMPETITION JUDGING: SATURDAY 2PM

STAY TUNED FOR WHICH DELICIOUS BBQ TRUCKS WILL BE JOINING US!

GENERAL FESTIVAL POLICIES

All persons attending Smoke on the Water Festival at Hidden Lake do so at their own risk. No liability is assumed by the property owners, managers, promoters, sponsors or others associated with this event. Hidden Lake is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets, theft, loss or damage of personal property or personal injury. All tickets are non-refundable. All items are subject to availability and prices can change without notice.

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Upon Purchase of Tickets you agree to the following General Festival Policies:

• I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE Hidden Lake, LLC, TopWater LLC and Mladick II, LLC, & Enchanted Dream Productions, LLC and/or any of its agents, contractors, employees, owners, sponsors, staff, affiliates, volunteers, and any other entities that help support the Event from any and all claims, losses, or liabilities for death, personal injury, partial or permanent disability, property damage, medical or hospital bills, theft, or damage of any kind, including economic losses, which may arise by reason of my participation and/or presence at the Event. To the extent possible by law, I hereby fully waive, release, and discharge all parties notwithstanding their own negligent acts or omissions or the negligent acts or omissions of others.

• The event is rain or shine. No refunds, no exchanges – no exceptions. Hidden Lake and festival affiliates reserve the right to cancel, delay or postpone festivities due to inclement weather.

• No pets allowed in festival space.

• No guns or any weapons allowed onsite, this includes pocket knives (in the venue). Items will be confiscated and not returned.

• No outside food or drink permitted into the festival grounds.

• Line up/workshop etc. times subject to change without notice.

• Everyone is subject to search upon entry, no large bags or backpacks allowed.

• The festival is open to all ages.

·       No refunds, no exchanges – no exceptions.

·       The event is rain or shine. No refunds will be given for any temporary evacuation. Hidden Lake and festival affiliates reserve the right to cancel, delay or postpone festivities due to inclement weather.

·       No pets allowed in festival space.

·       No guns or any weapons allowed onsite, this includes pocket knives (in the venue). Items will be confiscated and not returned.

·       No outside food or drink permitted into the festival grounds.

·       Festival wristband, camping/parking decals must be in sight at all times.

·       Wristbands & camping/parking decals void if tampered with or removed.

·       Line up/set times subject to change without notice.

·       Everyone is subject to search upon entry.

·       The festival is open to all ages. Age 12 & under are free (in general admission and campgrounds).

·       Campers must purchase weekend spot regardless if you are staying both nights spots will be first come first serve. Spots will be open Friday starting at 12PM.