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
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2023 Entertainment Lineup
Friday, May 12:
5:00 pm- Vinyl Countdown
8:00 pm- Dog House
Saturday, May 13:
12:00 pm- Sweet Lady
3:45 pm - Dat Band
7:45 pm- Michelle Robinson Band
Sunday, May 14:
12:00 pm- What She Said
3:00 pm: Road Trip
6:00 pm: Britney's Lipstick
2024 Line Up Coming Soon
Menu
Sweets & Meats BBQ:
Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ 2 sides
Pulled Chicken Sandwich w/ 2 sides
Pork Rib Tips w/ 2 sides
Sliced Brisket w/ 2 sides
Chicken Wings w/ 2 sides
Sides: Mac & Cheese, Slaw, Cornbread, Baked Beans, Loaded Potato Salad
Hog Roast
Quad Que BBQ:
Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Smoked Sliced Brisket Sandwich
Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
“The Nap”: Pulled pork & Mac in a wrap
Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Fat Boy Q:
Full Slab Smoked Spare Ribs
Half Rack Smoked Spare Ribs
2 Meat Plate (choice of two meats, w/ a side of mac)
Beef Brisket Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Traditional Wings
Q Fries (Tossed w/ dry rub)
Kentucky Smoked Brisket:
Brisket Loaded Tots
Brisket Loaded Mac
Brisket Sandwich
Brisket Plate (w/ 2 sides)
Cincity Sausage
Loaded Tots
Mac & Cheese
Wild Side Experience:
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pulled Chicken Sandwich
“Big Smokey” Dog (smoked sausage, bacon crumbles, queso, cole slaw, BBQ Sauce)
Grippo Sundae (Choice of meat w/ queso, cole slaw, BBQ Sauce, Grippo BBQ Chips)
Grilled Smoked Sausage
Grilled Hot Dog
Various Sides
House of Brisket:
“Big Chubby”: Potato w/ brisket or pork
Brisket Platter
Pork Platter
Half Chicken
Pork Belly Burnt Ends​
Guns Up BBQ:
BBQ Taco/Nacho Bar
BBQ Pineapple Boat
Hog Roast
Loaded Ribbon Fries
Funnel Cakes
Cotton Candy
MADD Mark’s:
Giant Cowboy Quesadilla: Yucatan smoked pork shoulder, Bourbon BBQ, Caramelized Onion, Shredded Jack Cheese
Double Bacon Cheeseburger
Falafel w/ Chimichurri
Loaded French Fries
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Big G's BBQ:
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Smoked Turkey Breast Sandwich
Smoked Shrimp Tacos w/ Asian slaw
Coca-Cola Baked Beans
Mac & Cheese
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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
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2023 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