SMOKE: A Celebration of Fire and Flavor

August 1-2, 2025

Friday: 6-10 p.m.
Saturday: 5-9 p.m.

Barton Creek Resort and Spa

8212 Barton Club Dr. Austin, TX 78735

• Day 1 – Legends of the Flame (VIP Dinner): On Friday from 6–10 p.m., savor a multi‑course, chef‑driven dinner featuring acclaimed chefs Evan LeRoy (Michelin‑star, James Beard semifinalist) of LeRoy & Lewis Barbecue, Kevin Lee (James Beard semifinalist, Korean‑American BBQ innovator), and Omni’s Executive Chef Steve Gustafson. Expect creative whole‑animal techniques, local ingredient flair, and carefully curated beverage pairings, all set to live acoustic tunes and insider storytelling omnihotels.com+1smokeatbartoncreek.com+1.

• Day 2 – Masters of the Flavor (Barbecue Showdown): On Saturday from 5–9 p.m., the barbecue battle heats up. Texas and Oklahoma pitmasters go head‑to‑head in an open‑air showdown featuring smoked meats, inventive sides, craft cocktails, and live tunes by Tomar & the FCs. A panel of culinary experts will judge the showdown before announcing winners. The result? A festive, flavor‑packed evening that celebrates craft, competition, and camaraderie tribeza.com+2omnihotels.com+2smokeatbartoncreek.com+2.

• Family Fun – Barton’s Kid Zone: The weekend welcomes little foodies too, with the supervised Lil’ Pitmasters Camp (ages 4–12), offering dinner, crafts, games, and creative play for resort guests and club members

Buy your tickets and earn more about this event at smokeatbartoncreek.com and mark your calendar for this uplifting community event with purpose.