May 30th and 31st, 2025

Get ready for the hottest barbecue showdown on the West Coast! The Santiam Smoke Show is a double-header, Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) competition featuring the nation’s top pitmasters battling for the largest cash payout in the region—and a coveted spot at the Jack Daniel’s World Championship.

But the flavor doesn’t stop there! Enjoy three live music concerts daily, craft brews, ciders, local wines, cocktails, and mocktails. Watch LIVE cooking demonstrations from BBQ legends, local chefs, and foodie influencers. For the ultimate experience, upgrade to the VIP Experience Saturday only and savor competition meats from six of the best pit masters in the country!

Ticketing Options

  • BBQ Kickoff Night Friday Only

    Friday, May 30th, 2025

    Join us Friday evening for an unforgettable night of mouthwatering BBQ samples, craft drinks, and live music. Gates open at 5:00 pm, with music kicking off at 7:00 pm. Enjoy pit master creations (3 oz. samples for $6 or less each), sip on Pacific Northwest brews, ciders, wines, cocktails and mocktails, and let the music set the perfect weekend vibes!

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  • BBQ Showdown Saturday Only

    Saturday, May 31st, 2025

    Saturday is packed with flavor and entertainment! Starting at 3:00 pm, enjoy incredible BBQ, craft drinks, and live music, plus exclusive cooking demonstrations featuring proteins, seafood, mushrooms, and hazelnuts. Three stages, three expert-led demos, and endless BBQ creations make this the ultimate day for food lovers!

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  • BBQ Basecamp - Weekend Camping

    Stay Close to the Smoke & Sounds

    Make it a full BBQ weekend with on-site camping! Each reservation includes a 20’x40’ concrete camping space. Enjoy easy access to all the mouthwatering BBQ, live music, and craft drinks, while having a convenient home base for the weekend. Limited spaces available - reserve yours now!

    Gates for the event will close for re-entry after 7:00 pm.

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  • VIP Upgrade: The Pitmaster's Experience

    Elite Access to Championship BBQ
    Saturday, May 30, 2025 | 3 hours

    Take your Saturday to the next level with VIP access to the heart of the competition! This three-hour experience grants you exclusive entry into our VIP area, where you’ll sample award-worthy competitions meats and meet the pit masters competing in our Kansas City Barbeque Association-sanctioned event. A must for true BBQ and foodie enthusiasts.

    Price includes the cost of Saturday’s General Admission Ticket.

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Vendors & BBQ Competitors

  • Artisan Vendors

    Apply now to be a vendor at the Santiam Smoke Show!

    Showcase your artisan crafts and wares at the largest cash-paid BQ competition on the West Coast! Apply now to secure your spot among top makers, pit masters, and live music. Limited spaces available!

    VENDOR APPLICATION

  • BBQ Competitor Information

    Sign up now and bring the heat!

    Think you’ve got what it takes to compete in the lagest cash-paid BBQ comeptition on the West Coast? Join the best pit masters in a Kansas City Barbeque Association-sanctioned event and put your skills to the test! Compete for big payouts, showcase your BBQ mastery, and be part of an unforgettable weekend of food, music, and competition.

    COMPETITOR PORTAL

2024 Icebox Cookoff Results

2024 Steak Cookoff Association
Icebox Cookoff Results

    1. David Sayre, $1,200

    2. Elaine Hilbert, $1,000

    3. Ryan Brown, $800

    4. Nate Benson, $600

    5. Dan Denny, $400

    6. Jonathan Cobia, $400

    7. Brittany Poteet, $400

    8. Robert Kimmons, $200

    9. Jason Hertz, $200

    10. Aksel Storlie, $200

    11. Eric Mendel, $200

    12. Nick Copeland, $200

    Golden Ticket Winner: David Sayre.

    1. David Sayre, $1,200

    2. Nick Copeland, $1,000

    3. Mitch Christensen, $800

    4. Ryan Brown, $600

    5. Dan Denny, $400

    6. Jerry Aguilar, $400

    7. Nate Benson, $400

    8. Eric Mendel, $200

    9. Jason Hertz, $200

    10. Elaine Hilbert, $200

    11. Thomas Johnson, $200

    12. Dirk Anderson, $200.

    Golden Ticket Winner: Ryan Brown.

    1. Scott Toland, $600

    2. Nate Benson, $400

    3. Nicole Devlin, $400

    4. Christina Poteet, $400

    5. Thomas Johnson, $400

    6. Jason Bauer, $200

    7. Jason Hertz, $200

    8. Dan Lance, $200

    9. Jason Dresser, $200

    10. CHris Dunyon, $200

    Ancillary Golden Ticket Winner: Scott Toland.

    1. Christina Dunyon, $600

    2. Eric Tanikawa, $400

    3. Chris Dunyon, $400

    4. Jonathan Cobia, $400

    5. Dan Denny, $400

    6. Brenda Gibson, $200

    7. Nicole Devlin, $200

    8. Cera Hartness, $200

    9. Mitch Christensen, $200

    10. Michelle Chistensen, $200

    Ancillary Golden Ticket Winner: Eric Tanikawa.

2024 Kansas City Barbeque Society
Icebox Cookoff Results

    1. Small Axe BBQ

    2. Cynical BBQ

    3. Slingin Meats

    4. Rob’s Smokin’ and Grillin’ BBQ

    5. Smokin’ Timbers Northwest

    6. POPS BBQ

    7. Smokin’ Bliss BBQ

    8. Slow Porkin’ BBQ

    9. Mr. Green’s Q

    10. LC BBQ

    11. SMOKING SINBIN BBQ

    12. Crooked Pigs.

    1. POPS BBQ

    2. Warpig Smokehouse

    3. Small Axe BBQ

    4. Cynical BBQ

    5. Slow Porkin’ BBQ

    6. Fat Boyz Sports

    7. Smokin’ Axe BBQ

    8. EZ-Dz’s Smoke Shack

    9. Bar-B-Cuda BBQ

    10. Daddy and Me BBQ

    11. Mr. Green’s Q

    12. Burnin and Lootin.

    1. Slingin Meats

    2. Rob’s Smokin’ and Grillin’ BBQ

    3. Smokin’ Axe BBQ

    4. Burnin and Lootin

    5. Slow Porkin’ BBQ

    6. POPS BBQ

    7. Smokin’ Bliss BBQ

    8. Smokin’ Timbers Northwest

    9. Booties BBQ

    10. LC BBQ

    11. J&C BBQ

    12. Can Do BBQ

    1. RJ’s Smokehouse

    2. J&C BBQ

    3. SMOKING SINBIN BBQ

    4. T&D’s Smoking Meats

    5. Pits N Grills

    6. Cynical BBQ

    7. Can Do BBQ

    8. Vitamin Q BBQ

    9. Booties BBQ

    10. Smokin’ Timbers Northwest

    11. Smokin’ Bliss BBQ

    12. Daddy and Me BBQ

    1. Small Axe BBQ

    2. Rob’s Smokin’ and Grillin’ BBQ

    3. Old Dirty Basters

    4. Mr. Green’s Q

    5. Crooked Pigs

    6. Daddy and Me BBQ

    7. Smokin’ Timbers Northwest

    8. Fat Boyz Sports

    9. Pits N Grills

    10. Slingin Meats

    11. Bar-B-Cuda BBQ

    12. Smokin’ Bliss BBQ

Join us May 30, 31 & June 1, 2025, in Sweet Home, Oregon.