Smoke, Sizzle & Sounds BBQ Festival & Contest (2026)
Think your BBQ Chicken or Ribs is the best in the city? $500 says prove it. 
Saturday, September 12th
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Madison Park | 301 S. Broadway St, Trotwood, OHWhether you’ve got the secret sauce that’s been in your family for generations OR you just love showing up where the food hits different — this is YOUR event. Our Chicken & Ribs BBQ Competition is putting real money on the grill. Register in the chicken ($25) or ribs ($25) competition for your shot at:
1st Place — $500
2nd Place — $250
3rd Place — $175
To register or for more info, contact Charles Wheeler III at [email protected] or via phone at 937-854-7228.📝BBQ APPLICATION: https://trotwood.org/…/07/SSS-BBQ-CONTESTANT-WAIVER26.pdf
Pitmasters, backyard legends, and grill masters — this is your moment. Glory AND cash on the line. Don’t let someone else take home your trophy.
Not competing? Come hungry. Come ready. Come enjoy a full day of live music, great food, and pure community energy in the heart of Trotwood.
A huge thank you to our sponsors — Renewal by Andersen and altafiber — for helping us bring this smoky, sizzling, soulful day to life! See you at the park. 
