Lotasmoke — Lotawana, Missouri — BBQ Contest — Fellowship, Family, & Food Lotasmoke 2026 · That’s a wrap

Thank You, Lake Lotawana

22 teams, two nights of music, and one Grand Champion. The 2026 results are in.

See the results Find your team

Save the date: Lotasmoke 2027 is Friday & Saturday, October 8–9, 2027

October 9–10, 2026

2026 Champions

Every team now has its own page with its 2026 scorecard and Lotasmoke history since 2023.

🏆 2026 Grand Champion

2 Grills 1 Guy

670.2512 of 720

🍗 ChickenBeauty & the Butt BBQ176.0116
🍖 RibsSmokin Sicilians174.8456
🐷 PorkMeat Your Maker173.7256
🥩 BrisketSmokey Bottom Boys177.1428
🎉 Best Party80LiciousFriday night
🏆 Overall top 10
  1. 12 Grills 1 Guy670.2512
  2. 2Smokin Sicilians661.2112
  3. 3Team Fireball659.9312
  4. 4Whistle Britches658.4000
  5. 5Rubbed & Ready657.7712
  6. 6Beauty & the Butt BBQ657.6112
  7. 7Lotawood655.4520
  8. 8Z Block Nauti Smokers648.5828
  9. 9Smokey Bottom Boys642.1828
  10. 10Meat Your Maker635.9428
Every team’s scores Find your team Past seasons
October 9–10, 2026

The Weekend in Photos

Whiskey Trio on the main stage Friday night
The Friday night crowd at sunset
Go Pig or Go Home in their Flintstones costumes
Even the kids enjoy Lotasmoke
The crowd and bounce houses on Saturday
Ken Spengel walking a Whistle Britches entry to the judges
Smokey Bottom Boys pulling their chicken off the grill
The view from the top of the fire truck ladder
A team tent glowing on Saturday night
Behind the scenes: Jon Martin driving a Gator around the grounds
Phil Howes cutting brisket for Rubbed & Ready
Best Party winner 80Licious with the shotski trophy
Friday & Saturday, October 8–9, 2027

See You in 2027

The 5th annual Lotasmoke returns to Stafford Airfield the second weekend of October.

Compete in 2027

Want a spot on the competitor row? Email us and we’ll let you know when registration opens.

lotasmoke@lotawanalive.com

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