Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition and Benefit is an annual event that is held in Lynnville, IA. The event began back in 2014 with the intention of having a BBQ competition that would raise funds in order to support a member of the community. Since then, Smoke on the Water has grown in the number of competitors, visitors, and funds raised.  Smoke on the Water has donated over $130,500 in the past 9 years. 

 

The Smoke on the Water Board works hard year-round in order to plan the event. There are many activities that take place during the two-day event, as well as entertainment.  Every spring, a member of the surrounding community is chosen as the event's beneficiary by the board. The chosen beneficiary is typically a person or family who is in need of financial assistance due to a medical hardship. In 2022, Smoke on the Water and its donors raised $20,500 for the beneficiary.

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If you enjoy good food and want to support a great cause, Smoke on the Water is a fun-filled weekend for you. The 2023 event information is coming soon. 

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If you can't make it to the event but would still like to donate to the cause, you may do so by sending a check in the mail or donating with Venmo. Our username is @smokeonthewaterbbq 

 

Thank you for your generous contributions.