Saturday, SEPT. 19
Day one: Local smoke

DAY ONE TICKET PRICING:
Sept. 19, 2026 | 11AM-3PM
$20/adults, $7/kids

Includes entrance to the festival, music, BBQ demos, and festival judging. Food & beverages are purchased separately.

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Note: Parking in Paoli is very limited. We’re offering a FREE SHUTTLE from Lake Louie Brewing Company!
Please plan to park at 1079 American Way, Verona, WI
The shuttle will run continuously between Lake Louie Brewing Co. and Seven Acre from 10:30am-4pm on Sept. 19th & 20th.

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, 11AM-3PM

DAY ONE: LOCAL SMOKE showcases our love for local ‘que, featuring our favorite local restaurants, bbq joints, pitmasters and chefs. Dance to live music, shop at the vendor market place, experience cooking demos, and be part of fans that crown your favorite BBQ alongside celebrity judges.

Day One Tickets include entrance to the festival, music, BBQ demos, and festival judging. Food and beverage are purchased separately.

A portion of the proceeds benefit the Madison College Foundation and Badger Prairie Needs Network.

  • FOOD: All food and BBQ on Day One is available for purchase. Pitmasters, chefs and vendors will be bringing their bbq favorites for guests to buy, with dishes priced between $6-$10 so you’ll be able to enjoy plenty of ‘cue! Check out the BBQ line-up here. 

  • MUSIC: Rucksack Revolution and Cork and Bottle String Band 

  • DEMOS: Joe Thomas and Hall of Fame Beef, Tory Miller, Ali Clem, Don Nguyen 

  • MARKET VENDORS: Salty Provisions, Smokey Woods BBQ, HOF Beef, The Tailgate Foodie, J's BBQ

CELEBRITY JUDGES:

  • Michelle Wallace, Wisconsin Top Chef Fan Favorite and Pitmaster

  • Joe Thomas, NFL Hall of Famer and Badger Legend

  • Matt Hamilton, Olympic Gold Medalist and Curler

  • Tory Miller, Chef and Owner of Graze and L’Etoile

  • Tim Elliott, Anchor/Reporter for WMTV 15 News

  • Jordan Durst & Michael DeCello, Midwest Munchers

LOCAL LEGENDS: DAY ONE