BBQ • Bourbon • And Brews! BBQ Weekend Is Here!

August 15, 2024

Promotional poster for the 24th Annual BBQ & Fly-In on the River event in Downtown Excelsior Springs, Missouri. The event is scheduled for Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17, with a prize purse of $16,000. The poster features several images, including a man holding BBQ food, a table with food samples, an aerial view of the event, a person holding a trophy, a glass of beer, and a fireworks display. Sponsors include Tyson Foods, KCBS, Turkey Smoke, Pepsi, Prairie Fresh, Red-Tail Roofing, AIPC, ConAg Auctions, Republic Services, ACE Hardware, LeafFilter, and several local businesses. Activities include a KCBS Contest, Turkey Smoke, Home Brew, Whiskey Stroll, Fireworks, Live Music, Games, and more. The website visitexcelsior.com is listed for more information.

Whether you spell it BBQ, Barbeque or Barbecue, it’s the taste of America and it’s pulling into Downtown Excelsior Springs! Join us Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th while 65 competition BBQ teams compete, 17 home brewers put their 54 beers up to the test and 16 participating locations sample bourbons and whiskeys! It’s a weekend full of fun, fireworks and smoking good times!

Colorful fireworks burst in the night sky, creating a vibrant and dynamic display with a variety of colors, including red, green, yellow, and white, against a pitch-black background.

Schedule of Events

Friday, August 16th

6:00 AM – 4:00 PM • BBQ Team Arrival
4:00 PM • Gates Open To The Public
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM • Live Music With Kevin Cline
4:00 PM – 11:00 PM • BBQ Raffles
4:00 PM – 11:00 PM • Beer Garden On The Lawn
5:00 PM • Cook’s Meeting
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM • On The Rocks Whiskey Stroll
6:30 PM • Kid’s Que Contest Turn Ins
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM • People’s Choice Private Sponsor Party
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM • Live Music With Platinum Express
DARK • Fireworks Show

Saturday, August 17th

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM • Bloody Mary Contest
10:00 AM • KCBS Judge Meeting
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM • BBQ Raffles
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM • Home Brew Contest
11:00 AM • KCBS Pasta Turn In
NOON • KCBS Chicken Turn In
12:20 PM • KCBS Pork Ribs Turn In
1:00 PM • KCBS Pork Turn In
1:30 PM • KCBS Brisket Turn In
2:00 PM • KCBS Turkey Smoke Turn In
2:30 PM • KCBS Dessert Turn In
4:00 PM • Home Brew & BBQ Awards Ceremony

A collection of sponsor logos for an event, including Tyson Foods, Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS), Turkey Smoke, BBQ & Fly-In on the River, American Italian Pasta Company (AIPC), ConAg Auctions, D&S Guns, LeafFilter, Pepsi, Prairie Fresh, Red-tail Roofing, Republic Services, Wabash BBQ, ACE Hardware, Wood Ticks, and Downtown Excelsior Partnership. Additional text lists more sponsors: Atlas Saloon Brewery, ALG Commercial Properties, Bob's Collision Repair, Bross & Spidle Funeral Homes, Country Club Barbershop, Dr. Spotless Car Wash, El Maguey, Farmers State Bank, G.C. BBQ, and Vesta Hearth & Home.

On The Rocks Whiskey Stroll

Friday, August 16th
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Attendees will taste bourbons and whiskeys and even enjoy some great BBQ along the way!
Enjoy walking to your favorite Downtown Excelsior Springs businesses while sampling spirits with the aroma of competition BBQ teams surrounding you! It doesn’t get much better than that!
Participating businesses around downtown will feature a specialty bourbon or whiskey or you’ll get to indulge in delicious BBQ at some participating locations.
This is the perfect way to kick off Friday Night of the BBQ & Fly-In on the River! Stick around after you sample and enjoy the amazing firework show and come back to see us Saturday and enjoy the 4th Annual Home Brew Contest!

A selection of seven different whiskey bottles is displayed on a stone ledge with a backdrop of buildings and a clear blue sky. The bottles include various labels and designs, showcasing a variety of whiskey brands and types, including rye and bourbon. The background features a mix of greenery and old buildings, adding to the rustic charm of the image.

Participating Locations

Atlas Saloon Brewery
Bootleg Bourbon Balls
Butterfly Kisses Boutique
Casa Di Vite International Wine Cafe
Ciao Bella
Cyber Center Computer Solutions
Dubious Claims Brewing Co.
Huey’s Hidden Vault
Kilgore’s Vintage & Design
Pho House
Solana
Ventana Gourmet Grill
Vesta Hearth & Home
Warbird Whiskey
West Bottoms Whiskey Co.
Willow Spring Mercantile

Some Featured Whiskeys & Bourbons

Redemption Rye
Braddock Oak Single Barrel Rye
Oregon Spirit Bottled In Bond Wheat Single Barrel
Bondstone Double Oak Bourbon
Bib & Tucker 6 Year Bourbon
Lazy River Bourbon
Oregon Spirit Straight Bourbon
Truman Reserve
& Many More!

Home Brew Contest

Saturday, August 17th
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Premier home brewers, award winning BBQ and musicians are brought together in Downtown Excelsior Springs in conjunction with the 24th Annual BBQ & Fly-In on the River in the Hall of Waters Circle Drive! Enjoy delicious drinks and great music with your craft beer loving friends!

The Home Brewers

8 Degrees Brewing
BJ Brewing
Drunken Sherpa Brewing
Flip The Record Brewing
Four Color Brewing
Hammer Down Brewing
Lot Love Brewing
Old Man Oz
Orange Frog Brewery
Phat Ash Brewing
River Runner Brew Club
Rock Star Bier Werks I
Rock Star Bier Werks II
Roos Brews
Smashed Brothers Brewing
Social Animal Cider Co.
Two Brothers Brewing

Some Featured Home Brews

Sore Loser Sour IPA
Black IPA
Hoppy Wheat
Biere De Mars
Bourbon Barrel Porter
Doubled Fisted IPA
Cucumber Mint Saison
Banafest Destiny Hefeweizen
Mexican Lager
Cream Ale
Peach Saison
Pineapple Wheat
Mange Wheat
Strawberry Shortcake Golden Ale
Thin Mint Stout
American Wheat
Kolsch
British Golden Ale
POG Vibes Pale Ale
Chocolate Cherry Stout
Grizzly Beary Cider
Wrecked Rabbit Cider
Cucumber Lime Kolsch
Fire Boss Red
Pithead Pale Ale
Whango Cart Mango Wheat

Earl Grey Belgian IPA
Schwarbier
Cranberry Gose
Ginjo Rice Lager
Golden Stout
West Coast IPA
Care Bear Stare
85 Rye Guy
Thirteen Time Lord
80’s Cartoon
Fat Singing Cicada
Snail Kiss
Thieving Squirrel
American Wheat
Fall Cider
Small Batch Apricot Summer Crush
Butter Pecan Brown Ale
Blonde Ale
Raspberry Stout
IPA
Life By The Drop
Rock Candy
Wheat
Hazy Pale Ale
Stout
Jalapeno Cerveza
Marzen
Citradelic Hazy IPA

Henry Repeating Arms Side Gate Lever Action 30-30

The 24th Annual BBQ & Fly-In on the River Platinum Sponsor, D&S Guns is partnering to host a gun raffle! This gun raffle features an opportunity to win a Henry Repeating Arms Side Gate Lever Action 30-30!

Raffle tickets are available for $10 or 20 tickets for $100. Tickets are available now online by clicking the link below or in person at D&S Guns located at 153 Crown Hill Road, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. You may also purchase tickets on August 16th and 17th of the BBQ & Fly-In on the River at the D&S Guns booth. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.

The winner will be announced in the Hall of Waters Circle Drive during the 24th Annual BBQ & Fly-In on the River and 3rd Annual Home Brew Contest Awards Ceremony on Saturday, August 17th.

Purchase Raffle Tickets HERE!

Autographed Travis Kelce Chiefs Jersey

A close-up of a red football jersey with the name "Kelce" and the number "87" in white and gold trim. The number "87" features an autograph signed in black ink. A certification sticker is visible on the lower part of the jersey.

Valued at $400

Own a piece of NFL history with this autographed and framed Travis Kelce Chiefs jersey. Perfect for any Chiefs fan (or Swiftie), this unique collectible is sure to be a highlight in your memorabilia collection. Not included in the above image, this item will be framed in a shadowbox. This item comes with Beckett Authentication Certification Verification.

Raffle Tickets Here

Yeti Tailgate Pack

Valued at $650

Get ready for the ultimate tailgate experience with this raffle pack! Keep your drinks cold, show off your Chiefs pride, and enjoy a fun-filled day at Worlds of Fun with your friends and family!
Includes 1 white, 6 gallon hard Yeti Roadie Cooler;
Two 30 oz. KC Chiefs Tumblers;
4 Day Passes to Worlds of Fun;
2 Worlds of Fun Parking Passes

Raffle Tickets Here

The Entertainment

Kevin Cline

A lively musical performance featuring a group of musicians playing brass instruments and a keyboard on stage. The lead performer, dressed in a vibrant red shirt and red hat, sings into a microphone, exuding energy and enthusiasm. The stage is illuminated with colorful lighting, adding to the festive atmosphere.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Platinum Express

A musician wearing a cowboy hat performs outdoors, singing into a microphone while playing a guitar. He is positioned in front of a Roland keyboard, showcasing his musical talent. The background features a building with decorative stonework and signage, adding to the ambiance of the performance setting.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17TH
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM

24th Annual KCBS BBQ Competition Roster

Two individuals are preparing BBQ ribs at an outdoor event. The man on the left, wearing a yellow shirt and a blue cap, is slicing the ribs while the woman on the right, dressed in a blue tank top and an apron with star patterns, looks on. Various bottles of BBQ sauce and seasonings are arranged on the table in front of them. The background includes a large BBQ smoker and an RV, indicating a BBQ cooking competition or festival setting.

All Fired Up And Kicking Ash
All Sauced Up
Ambition Que
American Fire BBQ
Atlas Saloon Brewery
Awesome Racks Cookin Crew
Aww Shucks
B3 BBQ
Bad Influence BBQ – MO
Bears Backyard Q
Big James Kitchen
Bourbon & Blues BBQ
Brisketbone BBQ
Broken Bottle BBQ
BrushFire BBQ
Burnt Skull BBQ
Crow Creek BBQ
Damn Fine Beef & Swine
Drumline BBQ
Fairway Smokers
Fergolicious BBQ
Gettin’ Sauced

GO PIG OR GO HOME
Good Fellas BBQ & Catering
Grinders BBQ
Irwin’s Pit Crew BBQ
Janky Leg BBQ
KC Meat Sweats
Keep Calm and Sauce On
Keep on Porkin’ On
Locomotive 1
Love2Q
Machete Boys BBQ
Man Meat BBQ
Matty Macks
Meat Rushmore BBQ
No Money No Honey BBQ
Notch 9 BBQ
Parts R Smokin
Pirates of Bar B Que Bay
Rum N’ Smoke BBQ
Score One Smokin’
Slaps BBQ

Smoke Me Tender BBQ
Smoke This Drink That BBQ
Smokey Bey’s Barbecue
Smokin’ Beaver BBQ
Smokin The Rite Way
Split Borders BBQ
Squealin’ N Dealin’ BBQ
The Dogs Liked It
The Drunken Sailor
The Tenderizers
There’s No Place Like Smoke
Three Brothers Different Mothers
Three Legged Pig BBQ
T-Rex BBQ
Triple H BBQ
Ugly Baby BBQ
Wags Backwoods BBQ
Weekend Bum BBQ
Well Sauced BBQ
WOTS
Yelton Wood Tickets
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