Smoke on the Square BBQ Festival

09/04/2026

Just a few days left to nominate! This is a super quick form and takes less than a minute to complete.

Thank you Garrard Chamber of Commerce, for giving a spotlight to the amazing community we have here in Garrard County!

08/24/2026

Our friends at Holy Smokes made the front page of the Central Record. Congrats again on the win!

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

This year’s Smoke on the Square was a roaring success—and we’re just getting started. It takes a passionate community to build an extraordinary event, and we are looking for local leaders, doers, and BBQ enthusiasts to join our Official Planning Committee for next year’s festival.
Whether you’re a master of logistics, a marketing maven, or just love seeing downtown Lancaster thrive, we have a seat at the table for you.

Apply to join the planning committee directly on our website!

Join us at Smoke on the Square BBQ Festival in downtown Lancaster, KY! Enjoy the best BBQ food trucks, a high-stakes brisket competition, and local vendors. See you at the pit!

08/14/2026

We are so excited for year 2 in 2027! Look for some updates coming soon 🫶

08/09/2026

The square is clean packed up. A sincere thank you to EVERYONE who showed up and make our first year one for the books ❤️ drop your pictures in the comments 👇

08/08/2026

Congrats to our Grand Champions of the 2026 Brisket competition. Holy Smokes- they smoked the competition with a 288 score!

08/08/2026

JAM is jamming!

08/08/2026

Setup is coming along! See everyone at 12pm 🍖