2024 SMOKE ON THE RIVER BBQ FEST
May 10-12, 2024
May 10-12, 2024
Get ready to indulge in the finger-licking goodness of the best BBQ in the tristate area at the Smoke on the River BBQ Fest! Located at Covington Plaza along the scenic Ohio River, this festival boasts picturesque views of the Cincinnati skyline. The festival's focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients is evident in the mouthwatering BBQ offerings available from the area's top pitmasters. From juicy ribs that melt in your mouth to succulent chicken and tender brisket, there is something for every BBQ lover. Cold drinks reign supreme, complementing the flavors to create a truly memorable culinary experience. Free live music all weekend long featuring Cincinnati's top local bands.
Admission is free, and visitors can find more details about the festival at CincyFests.com
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to indulge in the best BBQ, enjoy free live music, and soak up the stunning views of the Ohio River and Cincinnati skyline - all at the Smoke on the River BBQ Fest!
Admission is FREE!
Friday 5pm-11pm
Saturday 12pm-11pm
Sunday 12pm-9pm
FREE ADMISSION
2024 Entertainment Lineup
Friday:
5:00 pm- Road Trip
8:00 pm- Michelle Robinson Band
Saturday:
12:00 pm- School of Rock
3:45 pm - Dat Band
7:45 pm- Doghouse
Sunday:
12:00 pm- Vinyl Countdown
3:00 pm- Abe's Lincoln
6:00 pm- Britney's Lipstick
Menu
Brothers of Ohio BBQ:
Cherrywood Pulled Pork Sandwich $8
Cherrywood Brisket Sandwich $12
Cherrywood Pulled Chicken Sandwich $8
Jumbo Turkey Legs $12
St. Louis Style Ribs (bone or rack) $3-$25
Loaded Mac & Cheese (choice of meat) $10-15
Homemade Sides $4
Fat Boy Q:
Full Rack Spare Ribs $31
6 Bones Spare Ribs $17
3 Bones Spare Ribs $ 10
St. Louis Rib Tips $10
Texas-Sized Beef Rib $17
Beef Brisket Sandwich $13
Smoked Wings $10
House of Brisket:
“Big Chubby”: Potato w/ brisket or pork $14
Brisket Sandwich w/ chips $14
Pork Sandwich w/ chips $12
Spicy Hog Wings w/ chips $16
Brisket Nachos $14
Pork Nachos $12
Pork Belly Burnt Ends $15
Pork Belly Platter w/ 2 sides $18
BBQ Half Chicken Platter w/ 2 sides $18
Order Up:
Spicy Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese
Spicy Brisket Sausage w/ Caramelized Onions
Regular Brisket Sausage w/ Caramelized Onions
Smoked Hot Dog
Sweets & Meats:
BBQ 4-Way $13
Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ 2 sides $16
Pulled Chicken Sandwich w/ 2 sides $16
Banana Pudding $6
Sides: Mac & Cheese, Slaw, Cornbread, Baked Beans, Loaded Potato Salad $3-$5
Guns Up BBQ:
BBQ Taco/Nacho Bar
BBQ Pineapple Boat
Hog Roast
Loaded Ribbon Fries
Funnel Cakes
Cotton Candy
Turkey’s R Us:
Loaded Fries $14
Brisket $12
Turkey Legs $10
Pork Rib Tips $10
Pulled Pork $8
Mac & Cheese $6
Collard Greens $5
BBQ Baked Beans $4
Seasoned Fries $4
Homemade Sweet Slaw $4
Curbside Sweet Shop
Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake (On-A-Stick)
Apple Crisp Ice Cream Cone
Banana Split Nachos (On Waffle Cone Chips)
Hot Fudge Cake
Ice Cream in Waffle Cone
Turtle Nachos
Sunday Mother’s Day Special: The Flower Pot
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Cake baked in clay pot w/ ice cream and crushed cookies w/ artificial flower
For sponsor, food, or other vendor information please email david@coldironeventrentals.com
2024 Official Sponsors:
Covington Plaza
144 Madison Ave.
Covington, KY 41011
PARKING
Parking lot at Rivercenter and Madison
Marriott parking off of Madison
Rivercenter parking off of Madison
Festival Entrances: Madison Ave and Greenup Ave at the Ohio River