Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest 2026
Fri, Jun 12
|High Park
Time & Location
Jun 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 PM
High Park, 2801 E James St, Derby, KS 67037, USA
About the Event
You are invited to scenic High Park for a weekend of fun, food and music! The park will be full of activity on June 12 and 13, 2026 as we hold the 15th Annual Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Festival. There will be fun for all ages, from live music on the Mainstage to free activities in the Kids Corner. Enjoy refreshing beverages from the Derby Lions Club Beer & Beverage Tent and Shaken or Stirred Bartending all weekend.
The BBQ competitions include the KCBS Cook-off, Backyard BBQ Cook-off, Kids Que and People’s Choice Tasting. For more information, make sure to visit https://derbybbq.com/
Hours: Friday 6p - 10p
Saturday 9a - 10p (with a Break from 3p - 6p)