SMOKE ON THE SQUARE
May 17-18, 2024

Hope Indiana Town Square

All proceeds benefit the:
Community Center of Hope
543 Washington St
Hope, IN 47246
812-546-4499

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About Event

Delicious BBQ, friends, and fun… that’s what is on the agenda for the Smoke On The Square BBQ Contest– Friday – Saturday, May 17th and 18th, 2024, on the historic Hope 5825_576288545725802_1383818829_nTown Square. The Community Center of Hope is proud to host the annual “Smoke on the Square” BBQ Competition. This family event will be held on Friday – Saturday, May 17th and 18th, 2024 on the Hope Town Square. This is an opportunity for you, as a BBQ Competitor, to become an active partner to assist the Community Center of Hope with the numerous programs and services offered to the community. This includes our Education Programs that fill the needs of children ranging from 6 weeks to 6th grade. We offer Indiana State Licensed Early Learning Programs, Before/After School, and Summer Camp. The Community Center is the home to the Hope Food Pantry. Smoke on the Square is open to all levels of competitors. The winners are determined by a panel of judges that consist of several Kansas City Barbeque Society certified judges and other trained judges.

There will be one table captain per judging table. These judges will determine the winners in each category of brisket, chicken, ribs, and pork.

The 2023 competition brought hundreds of people to the Hope Town Square to enjoy this family
focused event. We received all positive feedback from competitors and attendees. We hope the 2024 event will be just as successful as the past events.

As a contestant at this event you are helping the Community Center of Hope continue the services and programs that benefit many children and families. Please confirm your registration by completing the attached form and returning it to the Community Center of Hope. Please contact me with any questions and we look forward to seeing you at Smoke on the Square 2024.

There will be lots of fun for the whole family. See you in May!

Event Schedule

2024 Schedule of Events

Food Service:

Friday - 4pm to 8pm
Saturday - 11:00AM - Sell out

Great Food

All meals come with beans, chips and a drink.

 

Live Music

Bands to be announced!

  • Jonathan Doe - President, CompanyName
  • Richardson Hooper - Operations Manager, CompanyName
  • Paul Martin - COO, CompanyName
  • Jonathan Doe - Enterprise Manager, CompanyName
  • Richardson Hooper - CEO, CompanyName
  • Kasper Hak - Creative Director, CompanyName

Partners/Sponsors

We are very thankful to all of our sponsors who make this event possible. Without you, our sponsors, Smoke on the Square would not be the fantastic event it has become over the last 12 years! Thank you!

We have several sponsorship levels available to help cover operating expenses of this event such as food, supplies, entertainment, prizes, and awards. All proceeds from this event are used for the Community Center of Hope programs that benefit many children and families. Your business will be heavily promoted as we have partnered with White River Broadcasting – WKKG Radio to provide extensive radio coverage of this event including 125+ live/recorded promotional mentions, morning show live interviews, promotion on WKKG web site, mentions on the live community calendar and the online community calendars of WCSI, WKKG, WIN 104.9 and The River 106.1, and promotion through Facebook and Twitter.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here to download our sponsorship packet.

2024 TITLE SPONSORS


Team Registration/Rules

Vendor Booths

Vendor Booth Space is a 10 x 10 space on the Hope Town Square. Cost is $40.00. Set up anytime Friday afternoon or Saturday morning and close at 8 pm Saturday evening. This is open to non-food vendors only. DOWNLOAD VENDOR LETTER AND APPLICATION HERE