The Great Smoke Off

07/19/2026

🔥 THAT’S A WRAP ON THE GREAT SMOKE OFF 2026! 🔥

​What an absolutely incredible day at Dan Calloway-Tate Recreation Park! The smoke has cleared, the grills are cooling down, and our hearts (and stomachs) are completely full. We want to extend a massive THANK YOU to everyone who made today an unforgettable success!

​🎪 To Our Amazing Vendors: Thank you for pulling up, bringing your absolute best products, crafts, refreshing drinks, and delicious desserts, and keeping our crowd fueled and happy all day long under the summer sun!

​🥩 To Our Master Pitmasters: You all locked horns on the grates and brought some serious heat! The dedication, skill, and mouth-watering flavors you put out today proved exactly why Palm Beach County has the best BBQ around.

​🧡 To Our Patrons & Community: THANK YOU for coming out to support us! Because of your incredible turnout, 100% of the event proceeds raised today by the Pride of Palm Beach Lodge #447 will go directly back into our neighborhood to fund local food security programs, support our elementary schools, and provide college scholarships!

To our judges: THANK YOU for coming out to support the event and the difficult job to grade all this wonderful food.

​And now... the moment you’ve all been waiting for! After some tough scoring from our panel of judges on appearance, texture, tenderness, and smoky flavor, we are thrilled to announce the official winners of The Great Smoke Off 2026! 🏆✨

​👇 THE OFFICIAL RESULTS 👇
​🍗 CHICKEN CATEGORY 🍗
🥇 1st Place: Yung and Tastie
🥈 2nd Place: Thurgood Marshall Lodge #121
🥉 3rd Place:

​🥩 RIBS CATEGORY 🥩
🥇 1st Place: Yung and Tastie
🥈 2nd Place:
🥉 3rd Place: Clarks BBQ

​👑🏆 THE 2026 GRAND CHAMPION 🏆👑
Yung and Tastie — Walking away with ultimate bragging rights, the big hardware, and $500 IN COLD, HARD CASH! 💵🔥

​Drop a comment below to congratulate all of our winners, and share your favorite moments or food from today! We love you, Riviera Beach! See you next year! ☀️🕶️👇

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07/18/2026

The judges are here! The entries are in! The first category is chicken. Who will win???

07/18/2026

07/18/2026

🔥 THE DAY IS FINALLY HERE—GATES OPEN AT 11:00 AM! 🔥

​The grills are preheating, the smoke is rising, and the hardware is officially on the table! 🏆✨ Take a look at what our master pitmasters are locking horns for today at The Great Smoke Off 2026! , , , Da King of BBQ, Yung & Tastie, Thurgood Marshall Lodge #121.

​Not only are they fighting for ultimate local bragging rights and these beautiful trophies, but the Grand Champion is walking away with $500 IN COLD,
HARD CASH! 💵🥩 Who has what it takes to impress our judges and claim the crown? 👑

​Bring your family, call your friends, and come out to taste the best BBQ in town! ☀️🕶️ Here is everything you need to know for today:
​🎪 The Vendor Marketplace: Amazing local businesses, cold drinks, unique crafts, and delicious desserts!

​🎟️ Admission: 100% FREE for spectators!
🗓️ When: TODAY, Saturday, July 18th | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Dan Calloway-Tate Recreation Park (1420 W 10th St, Riviera Beach, FL)
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​Drop a comment below and let us know who you’re rooting for today! 👇🔥
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07/17/2026

MEET THE JUDGES: Who will rule the pit? 👑
​The grills are prepped and the pitmasters are ready to bring their absolute best. But to win the ultimate title of Grand Master of the Pit, they have to impress our elite panel of taste buds! ⚔️🥩

​We are thrilled to introduce the four local legends and culinary experts stepping up as our official celebrity judges for The Great Smoke Off!

​Please give a massive welcome to:
​🎙️ Judge #1 Master Griller from
​👑 Judge #2: Chef
​⚡ Judge #3: Actor
​🎙️ Judge #4: Master Griller Sherwin Foster from Foster's BBQ LLC

​Come out to watch the judging panel in action and check out our incredible lineup of local vendors.☀️🕶️

​🗓️ Saturday, July 18th
🕚 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Dan Calloway-Tate Recreation Park (1420 W 10th St, Riviera Beach, FL)
🎟️ Admission is 100% FREE!

​Drop a comment to welcome our judges and let us know who you’re rooting for! 👇🏆
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07/16/2026

🚨 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Look who’s pulling up this Saturday! 🚨
​We are thrilled to announce that The Concord Grape Pie Company will be with us at The Great Smoke Off! 🥳✨

​If you’re looking for great pies and treats, you must stop by their booth! Under the summer sun, they are bringing the absolute best to keep you fueled and happy.

​Best of all, by coming out and supporting local businesses, you’re helping us give back! 100% of the event proceeds directly fund vital programs right here in our neighborhood, including community food security programs, local elementary schools, and college scholarships.

​🗓️ Saturday, July 18th
🕚 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Dan Calloway-Tate Recreation Park (1420 W 10th St, Riviera Beach, FL)
🎟️ Admission is 100% FREE for spectators!

​Tap that share button, tag your foodie crew, and come show some love this Saturday! 👇
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