Annual Spring Smoke Off
Sat, May 02
|Dark Horse Brewing Co.
Join us for the ultimate Pitmaster showdown!


Time & Location
May 02, 2026, 11:00 AM β 9:00 PM
Dark Horse Brewing Co., 511 S Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall, MI 49068, USA
About the event
Join us for the ultimate Pitmaster showdown at Dark Horse Brewing's ANNUAL RIB & BRISKET SMOKE OFF COMPETITION π₯
π₯ Competitive Categories: Ribs & Brisket (Main), Steak and Something Stuffed (Side)
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π₯ Judging: We're excited to partner with the Steak Cookoff Association (SCA) to oversee our judging
π₯ Entry: To enter you must enter in the amateur division or pro division. Enter here https://tinyurl.com/mm86hu6r (search "smoke off")
π₯ Prize: The winner of each category will qualify for the World Food Championships
π₯ Admissions for Guests: $25 entry charge per person ($5.00 goes to MACS) INCLUDES: 5 FOOD TICKETS, ACCESS TO THE EVENT ALL DAY, AND LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY!
π₯ Food Tickets: Feast on mouth-watering ribs, brisket and sides from the Dark Horse team, amateurs, and pro smokers. Food tickets are $1/ticket (1 Ticket = 1 Rib or 1 Piece of Brisket)
π₯ Live Music: All day
Eats:
7:00am Breakfast in the Commons
11:00am Taproom & Beer Garten opens
5:30pm Competition Food is ready to eat
Tunes:
11:00-1:00pm Gavin Flynn
1:30-4:00pm Alvin & Danae
5:00-8:30pm THE OUTFIT
This year, competitors are firing up their grills and smokers to support our Marshall Area Community Services (MACS), a vital local charity dedicated to helping those in need. A portion of every Smoke Off entry ticket will go directly to MACS, aiding their efforts in providing food, clothing, utility assistance, and more to our community.
