The 9th Annual Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest is set for June 6, 7 and 8, 2019 at scenic High Park, located on the east side of Derby. This free, fun and family-friendly event is Derby's largest event. We appreciate the support of the community and our sponsors in making this event possible. 

June 6: Carnival Kick-off

6-10 p.m.
Northwest parking lot
$25/wrist band or $3/ride

June 7: Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest Kick-off Night

6-10 p.m.
Join us for a live performance by Paramount, an 80s cover band, on the Security 1st Mainstage, food trucks, adult beverages and a carnival. Purchase an all-you-can-ride wrist band for $25 or $3 tickets (good for one ride).

New this year is a Steak Contest, which is open to the public (limit of 30 entries), and the Derby Recreation Commission Toss Like a Boss Cornhole Tournament. 

June 8 

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. & 6-10 p.m.
Saturday's event will feature the KCBS (Kansas City BBQ Society) Cook-off, the Fidelity Bank Backyard BBQ Cook-off, Verus Bank/Creekstone Farms People's Choice Contest, food trucks and the Derby Noon Lions Club Beer Garden. Kids can enjoy inflatables, face painters, caricature artist, Princess Pros Entertainment, 9 Square and more.

The Security 1st Mainstage will feature the Haymakers (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) followed by an evening performance by Morrison County (6-7 p.m.) and Mountain Deer Revival
(7-10 p.m.). The Derby Lions club Beer & Beverage Garden and Shaken or Stirred will be open. 

The carnival will be open from noon-5 p.m. and  6-10 p.m. with $25 wristbands available for each session.

The Verus Bank a branch of Citizens Bank of Kansas/Creekstone Farms People's Choice Contest will take place on Saturday (time TBA). Tasting kits are $5 and you receive eight, 1 oz. samples of competition quality pulled pork. 

Proceeds from this event benefit the McConnell Air Force Base Airman and Family Readiness Center. 

2019 Sponsors

Event Organizer
Mainstage Sponsor	Backyard BBQ Competition Sponsor
BBQ Supporters