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A weekend of BBQ, bands and beers. An unforgettable feast of flavour and fun!

Enjoy slow-cooked meats from top pitmasters, popup Big Beer Festival, live music, cooking demos, eating comps, market stalls and more.

06/09/2026

🔥 THE HEAT IS RETURNING TO SMOKED ROCKHAMPTON! 🔥

Get ready for another weekend of smoke, steak and serious competition as two favourites return to Smoked Rockhampton.

🏆 SMOKED ROCKHAMPTON Australasian Barbecue Alliance COOKING COMPETITION
Skilled cooks will fire up the smokers and go head-to-head, showcasing their best BBQ creations.

🥩 ROCKHAMPTON Steak Cookoff Association STEAK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Who will take out the title? Watch competitors battle it out for steakhouse bragging rights and championship glory.

Two competitions. Plenty of flavour. One big weekend of BBQ. 🔥

📅 5 & 6 February 2027
📍 Rockhampton Showgrounds

Think you’ve got what it takes? Entries open 23 Sep!

04/09/2026

Cowman Gaming Co IS RETURNING TO SMOKED ROCKHAMPTON!

A family favourite is back! The Capricornian Bank Cowman Gaming Zone will be joining us again at Smoked, with plenty of games and fun for the kids, big kids and everyone in between. 👾

Bring the whole family, have a play and make a day of it at Smoked Rockhampton.

📅 5 & 6 February 2027
📍 Rockhampton Showgrounds
🔥 TICKETS ON SALE 21ST OCTOBER 🔥

02/09/2026

He's back 🥊

Fred Brophy's Boxing Troupe returns to SMOKED Rockhampton.

The tent. The drum. The line-up.
Some traditions you don't mess with.

🔥 TICKETS ON SALE 21ST OCTOBER 🔥

04/08/2026

🌭 Calling All Sausage Lovers – Judges Wanted! 🌭

Do you love a good sausage? Here's your chance to put your taste buds to work!

Australian Meat Industry Council - National is looking for volunteer judges for the AMIC Sausage King Competition, helping crown some of the best sausages in the region.

No judging experience is needed – just a love of great food and a willingness to get involved. You'll be tasting a variety of sausages, with some categories offering a bit of spice.

📅 13 & 14 August
🕠 5:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 RASQ Rockhampton Showgrounds

To apply contact Tony Morgan on 0491 956 319.

21/07/2026

Who's on your Smoked Festival wishlist? 👀🎤

If you could bring any artist or band to Smoked this year, who would it be? Drop your pick in the comments below! 👇🔥

We'll be picking our favourite suggestion to score 2 FREE Saturday passes to Smoked! 🍖🤘

14/07/2026

The best part of any festival isn't just what's on the lineup, it's who you're there with!
Grab your mates, hit the road, and make Smoked a weekend to remember. 🔥🤠🍻

5 + 6th Feb
Rockhampton Showgrounds
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10/05/2026

Nothing beats watching art come to life 🔥

Live mural action from Masher Designs at Smoked Rockhampton! How awesome does this look 😍🔥😎

04/05/2026

It’s always all smiles at Smoked 😄🔥

Good food, cold drinks, and a crowd that shows up ready for a good time.

Don’t miss a thing next year - RSVP now so you’re locked in early and don’t miss any of it 🍻
👉 RSVP HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/901237159536366

26/04/2026

From sauce-covered faces to last-bite victories… the eating comps always bring the chaos (and we love it).

Already thinking about how we top this next year 👀 stay tuned… it’s only getting bigger.

07/04/2026

Want first dibs on tickets for Smoked 2027? 🔥

Hit “Interested” or "Going" on the event so Facebook notifies you when we announce:

🔥 Early bird tickets
🔥 BBQ vendors
🔥 Music lineup
🔥 Competitions & giveaways

The early crew always wins.
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Rockhampton City, QLD
4701

Website

https://smokedfestival.au/rockhampton/

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