Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest

Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest The 15th Annual Derby BBQ & Music Fest is June 12 & 13, 2026. Are you ready to get down at High Park this summer? Friday night’s activities run from 6 to 10 p.m.

Join the City of Derby for the 13th Annual Smoke on the Plains BBQ and Music Fest presented by Rock Regional Hospital on June 7 & 8, 2024. and include live music, People’s Choice tasting contest where you can try competition pulled pork samples, cornhole tournament, Beer & Beverage Garden, Shaken or Stirred Bartending, and food trucks. On Saturday morning the park will be filled with delicious sme

lls as teams prepare for the KCBS and Backyard BBQ Cook-off. The Car Show runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Smokin' 5 kicks off at 7:30 a.m. The Kids Corner activities run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include inflatables, face painters, foam parties, princesses and more. Enjoy kid's entertainment on the mainstage from 9 to 10:15 a.m. followed by live music. On Saturday night we welcome back 80s cover band Paramount with opener Candice & the Business Casual. Enjoy food trucks, Beer and Beverage Garden, and Shaken or Stirred Bartending during a fun evening at the park. This is a free community event thanks to the support of our generous sponsors. Proceeds from the event benefit the McConnell Air Force Base Military and Family Readiness Center.

06/08/2026

The hunt begins!

Thank you to the Derby Public Library for sponsoring the 6th Annual Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest Medallion Hunt. The winners will receive a $200 gift card and a BBQ prize package.

Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest is coming to High Park this weekend! Bring the whole family out for great BBQ, live...
06/07/2026

Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest is coming to High Park this weekend! Bring the whole family out for great BBQ, live music, food trucks, and fun activities for everyone to enjoy.

For a full schedule of events, visit www.derbybbq.com.

Meet T-Dog from the Wichita Thunder at the Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest Kids Corner!Stop by on Saturday, June 13...
06/07/2026

Meet T-Dog from the Wichita Thunder at the Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest Kids Corner!

Stop by on Saturday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. for a special appearance and photo opportunity.

The Smile Safari & Derby Orthodontics Kids Corner will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and packed with family-friendly fun, including face painting, princesses, inflatables, Toss with a Twin, Derby Fire activities, and more.

Bring the whole family and make a day of it at Smoke on the Plains!

06/06/2026

Get ready for a great Saturday night at Smoke on the Plains! Derby native Jaelen Johnston takes the Don Hattan Derby Mainstage from 8 to 10 p.m. to close out the festival on June 13.

*Winner! Brooke Rasco Poirier is our giveaway winner!Giveaway time! Join us for the 15th Annual Smoke on the Plains BBQ ...
06/06/2026

*Winner! Brooke Rasco Poirier is our giveaway winner!

Giveaway time!

Join us for the 15th Annual Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest this weekend!

Like this post and tag who you're bringing to Smoke on the Plains for a chance to win a festival prize pack featuring a t-shirt, lantern, sticker, hat, and reusable bag.

The giveaway ends at midnight tonight, so enter now!

06/05/2026

Saturday night at Smoke on the Plains kicks off with Matthew's Music & Entertainment on the Don Hattan Derby Mainstage! Catch his performance from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on June 13 at High Park.

The BBQ Competition is officially sold out! If you missed your chance, email andreawalters@derbyks.gov to join the waitl...
06/05/2026

The BBQ Competition is officially sold out! If you missed your chance, email [email protected] to join the waitlist!

06/05/2026

Smoke on the Plains is the place to kick off summer in Derby!

Join the fun on June 12 and 13 at High Park.

Got a future baker in the family?There’s still time to enter the Kid’s Cookie Contest at Smoke on the Plains. Kids ages ...
06/04/2026

Got a future baker in the family?

There’s still time to enter the Kid’s Cookie Contest at Smoke on the Plains. Kids ages 6 to 15 can show off their baking skills, compete for prizes, and be part of the festival fun.

Learn more and register today: https://derbybbq.com/cookie-contest/

Thank you to Tailored Remodeling for sponsoring this year’s Kid’s Cookie Contest.

06/03/2026

Friday night under the lights at Smoke on the Plains.

Paramount, a popular 80s cover band, takes the Don Hattan Derby Mainstage June 12 from 8 to 10 p.m.

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2801 E James
Derby, KS
67037

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+13167881519

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