502 2nd Ave, Bassano AB
403-641-3788
Monday - Wednesday & Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Closed Thursday's to public.

Small Town Smoke Down: BBQ Competition

Are you all fired up?!

The Town of Bassano is hosting the second annual Small Town Smoke Down BBQ competition June 2-4, 2023! The event includes a professional BBQ competition, amateur steak cook-off, street market, live music, beer gardens, BBQ dinner/dance, tasting booth, kids activities and more. Proceeds of this event will be put towards the Bassano Outdoor Pool Liner Replacement Project.

EVENT SCHEDULE AND MAP

This event includes a variety of activities including BBQ dinner/dance, street market, beer gardens, amateur steak cook-off, BBQ dinner/dance, pancake breakfast, tasting booth, Bassano Dam Tours, and kids BBQ competition/activities. 

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Event Schedule and Map
AMATURE STEAK COOK-OFF APPLICATION

Challenge your neighbor to see who really is the backyard BBQ king! Participants cook two steaks provided by the Town and have them judged by 

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SHOW UP AND SHOW OFF AUTO SHOW REGISTRATION

Our event is expanding to include the Show Up and Show Off Auto Show Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
All cars, trucks, big rigs, and bikes are welcome.

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KIDS Q BBQ COMPETITION

BBQ on the Bow is hosting a Kids BBQ Competition for children aged 8-15.
To register, follow the link below and click on team registration. 
Complete the registration form indicating that you are only participating in the Kids Q Competition.
Call 403-641-3788 for more information.

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PROFESSIONAL COMPETITION REGISTRATION

The Town has partnered with the BBQ on the Bow Society to host the professional portion of the competition. Click the link to register for professional BBQ events. 

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VENDOR APPLICATION

Sell your wares, products, and services, or share information on the event grounds (610 2nd Avenue, Bassano) Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. All types of vendors are welcome.

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