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Annual Spring Smoke Off

Sat, May 02

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Dark Horse Brewing Co.

Join us for the ultimate Pitmaster showdown!

Annual Spring Smoke Off
Annual Spring Smoke Off

Time & Location

May 02, 2026, 11:00 AM – 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 πŸ”₯

πŸ”₯ Competitive Categories: Ribs & Brisket (Main), Steak and Something Stuffed (Side)

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πŸ”₯ Judging: We're excited to partner with the Steak Cookoff Association (SCA) to oversee our judging


πŸ”₯ Entry: To enter you must enter in the amateur division or pro division. Enter here https://tinyurl.com/mm86hu6r (search "smoke off")


πŸ”₯ Prize: The winner of each category will qualify for the World Food Championships


πŸ”₯ 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!


πŸ”₯ 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)


πŸ”₯ 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.

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