Smoketoberfest 2023 Competition consists of three required categories and several optional categories:

• SMOKED APPETIZER to be ready by 1:30 pm (required)

• SMOKE SIDE to be ready by 3:30 pm or earlier (required)

• BRISKET to be ready by 4:30 pm, a “full packer” consisting of both the point and the flat and weighing approximately 15 lbs. (required)

• OTHER PROTEIN: protein of smoker’s choice (optional)

• SMOKED COCKTAIL or MOCKTAIL

• SMOKED DESSERT

Smokers will be provided an approximate 15 x 15’ area in Concert Park in Otterbein to set up their cooking/serving area. 

Each smoker will be provided a 6’ table and a Smoketoberfest apron and hat.

Smokers will be allowed to camp overnight in their spots Friday night before the contest/neighborhood party at their own risk. Otterbein security and BCPD will be notified of the overnight activity. 

Smokers will provide their own meat, ingredients, smoking equipment, supplies, serving utensils, etc. (Please note several hundred “eaters/tasters” are expected.

All cooking must be done onsite with the exception of trimming and brining. 

All competitors are required to bring their own fire extinguisher.

Electricity and water will be provided within Concert Park.

Parking near Concert Park is not guaranteed but Area 8 visitor passes will be provided to non Otterbein-resident smokers.

The entry fee is $100 per smoker or smoking team due by August 31, 2023 via Venmo to @SoBoSmoketoberfest

Judging will be by a panel of SoBo celebrity judges as well as “People’s Choice” voting. 

Prizes include the Golden Pig for the winning brisket. Prizes for best side, appetizer, cocktail, other protein, and dessert will be awarded—although the SOLEMN PRIDE of winning may very well be priceless.