SMOKE ON THE RIVER BBQ FEST
May 9-11, 2025
Newport Festival Park
May 9-11, 2025
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 Newport's Festival Park 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
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24h
60m
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2025 Entertainment Lineup
Friday:
5:00 pm- Road Trip
8:00 pm- Michelle Robinson Band
Saturday:
12:00 pm- TIMESTAMP
3:45 pm - 3 Day Rule
7:45 pm- Swan
Sunday:
12:00 pm- Ninety-Four .04
3:00 pm- Abe's Lincoln
6:00 pm- 1.21 Gigawatts
FOOD VENDORS
House of Brisket:
“Big Chubby”: Potato w/ brisket or pork
Brisket Sandwich w/ chips
Pork Sandwich w/ chips
Spicy Hog Wings w/ chips
Brisket Nachos
Pork Nachos
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Pork Belly Platter w/ 2 sides
BBQ Half Chicken Platter w/ 2 sides
Shrimp Lips:
BBQ Chicken Mac
Lobster Mac
Southern-Style Mac
BBQ Fried Frog Legs
Fried Ribs
Cornbread
Southern Coleslaw
Fat Boy Q:
Slow-Smoked Wings
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Brisket Sandwich
Slow Smoke Spare Ribs
Loaded Fries
Smoked Mac & Cheese
Coleslaw
Mae's Country Cooking
BBQ Ribs Dinner w/2 sides & Honey Cornbread
Fish Dinner w/2 sides & Cole Slaw
Pulled Pork Sandwich and Fries
Piggy Mac Pork Mac & Cheese Honey w Cornbread
Banana Pudding
Sides: Green Beans, Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese, Cole Slaw, Honey Cornbread
Sweets and Meats
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Mac & Cheese
Baked Beans
Cornbread
Coleslaw
Loaded Potato Salad
Guns Up BBQ:
Pig Roast
Pork BBQ Sliders
Pineapple BBQ Boat
Boneless Pork Chop Sandwich
BYO BBQ Nacho Bar
Loaded Ribbon Fries
Funnel Cakes
The Lumpia Queen:
Jumbo BBQ Chicken Stick
Jumbo BBQ Pork Stick
Chicken, Beef, Pork Lumpia
Fili-BBQ Cheesesteak Lumpia
Turon (Sweet Plantains)
Turkey’s R Us:
Smoked Turkey Legs
Smoked Brisket
Pork Ribs
Fried Chicken
Fried Fish
5 Cheese Mac
Collard Greens
BBQ Baked Beans
Seasoned Fries
The Bangin’ Grille:
BYO Mac Bowl w/ choice of protein
BYO Sliders w/ choice of protein
Bangin Grippo Bowl w/ pulled chicken
“Walking Bang” BBQ Walking Taco
Rib Tips
Chocolate Moonshine:
Assorted Fudge
Chocolate Truffle Bars
Chocolate-Covered Pan Candy
Pecan Explosion Clusters
Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
2025 Official Sponsors:
Newport Festival Park
Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071.
Parking is available at Newport on the Levee, Riverboat Row, and surrounding lots.
