October 9–10, 2026 · Stafford Airfield · Lake Lotawana, MO
Lotasmoke
Boots, Blues, & BBQ — the 4th Annual Lake Lotawana BBQ Competition.
The short version
What Lotasmoke Is
Lotasmoke is the second-weekend-of-October KCBS-style BBQ competition that closes out the Lotawana Live fundraising season. Founded in 2023, it has grown to 22 competing teams for 2026 — four judged meat categories, a Best Party contest, two nights of live music, camping on the airfield, and a biergarten. Every dollar raised supports Lake Lotawana Parks & Recreation.
22
Teams competing
4th
Annual event
2
Nights of live music
4
KCBS categories
October 9–10, 2026
Weekend at a Glance
Friday, October 9
Boots, Blues & BBQ Block Party
Gates open 4 PM · Whiskey Trio at 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 10
BBQ, Biergarten & Awards
Turn-ins midday · Just Add Water & Big Luke & The Soul Disciples · Awards 4:30 PM
Make it happen