Smoke At the Lake 2025, South Island Competition Ellesmere A&P Show

22/10/2025

Final Results – Smoke @ The Lake 2025 Day 1!
NZNZ Barbecue AllianceNZBA)

What an absolute cracker it was!
Huge congrats to all the incredible teams who brought the flavour to Ellesmere Showgrounds!

You all made Day 1 one to remember – what a ride!

Can’t wait to see your BBQ-loving faces back in 2026!

21/10/2025

The results are officially in for Day 2, Sundays SCA and RCOA cook offs!

Well done to everyone who entered, the quality was top notch! 🤤 🥩 🥩

17/10/2025

16/10/2025

Hard to believe that in less than 24 hours you’ll all be rolling through the gates!

Here’s the official Smoke @ The Lake Competitors Map.
When you arrive tomorrow, look out for one of our team members who will help direct you to your site.

Each site is clearly marked with your site number, located in the centre of your allocated space.

We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow — let’s get ready for an awesome weekend of BBQ and competition! 🔥

15/10/2025

🔥 Sponsor Shoutout! 🔥

We’re stoked to announce that Simon and the team at Hunting & Fishing Christchurch are the proud overall sponsor of Smoke @ The Lake 2025!

Whether you’re after warm gear to keep cozy during those late-night BBQ sessions, hunting equipment to track down the goods for your grill, or the ultimate cooler to keep your beers chilled while you cook – they’ve got you covered. 🍻🔥

👉 Don’t miss the Hunting & Fishing BBQ Village at the Ellesmere Show Day!
✅ Check out the fierce competition
✅ Soak up the smoky smells
✅ Taste bites from food vendors
✅ Grab a drink from the Ellesmere A&P Show bar
✅ Be part of the action, the vibe & the atmosphere!

Massive thanks to Hunting & Fishing Christchurch for helping make this year’s competition the biggest yet! 💥

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15/10/2025

15/10/2025

🎉🎉 3 Family Packs Up For Grabs!!🎉🎉

Who wants to win a family pass to this weekends Ellesmere A&P Show and a $20 voucher for rides and food thanks to Event Hire Christchurch who are running our bouncy castle zone ($15 all day bounce pass available) plus rides and side shows!

Tag at least one mate and tell us where your first stop will be on show day!

Winners drawn 3pm Friday 17th October.

Winners will be announced in a new post on our page and only our page will contact you, we will not comment winners on your comment 😁 let's be smart people and not give scamers our deats 🎉

06/10/2025

🔥 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 🔥

A massive thank you to all of our incredible sponsors - big and small - who make Smoke @ The Lake possible every year. Your support helps us bring together some of the best BBQ teams from across New Zealand (and beyond!) for an unforgettable weekend of food, fun, and competition.

A special shoutout to our major sponsors for 2025:
💥 Hunting & Fishing New Zealand, Ballingers, Christchurch
💧 Think Water Canterbury
🍖 Swift Ribs NZ
🐟 Smokey Fish Bar-Bee-Q
🌶 Heavenly Hell
🥩 First Light Foods - NZt
🐄 Pure South New Zealand
🍯 Sheehan Apiaries
🚙 Blackwells Isuzu
🥚 Benzi Free Range Eggs

Without your support, this event simply wouldn’t be possible 🙌

Make sure you get along to Smoke @ The Lake, enjoy the action, and show some love to the sponsors who help bring the smoke! 💨