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Hosted in partnership with
When
September 19 & 20, 2026
Hours
Saturday 12pm — 9pm
Sunday 12pm — 6pm
Where
Public Parking Lot Next to the Eyer Building
Commercial St
East Rochester, NY
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors who make this community foodraiser possible.
Be the first to sponsor this community event!
Become a SponsorA Foodraiser for Our Community
Admission to Good Smoke BBQ Fest is completely FREE. In place of a ticket, we kindly ask attendees to bring a food donation that will go directly to the East Rochester Community Resource Center, helping feed families right here in our town.
East Rochester Community Resource Center, Inc.
The East Rochester Community Resource Center serves as a vital lifeline for local families in need, providing access to food, essential resources, and community support. Your donation helps stock their shelves and ensures no neighbor goes hungry.
Address
333 East Chestnut Street
East Rochester, NY 14445
Phone
585-586-0525Suggested Donations
- •Non-perishable canned goods
- •Pasta, rice, and dry goods
- •Peanut butter & jelly
- •Cereal & breakfast items
- •Baby food & formula
- •Personal care items
About the Festival
Good Smoke BBQ Fest with the ROC BBQ Village is more than just a backyard BBQ cookoff — it's a two-day community celebration in East Rochester, NY dedicated to fighting food insecurity. Join us for delicious food, friendly competition, and making a real difference.
About Good Smoke BBQ
Founded in 2006 by Rochester natives Brian and Kelly Wemett, Good Smoke BBQ began on the competitive barbecue circuit and quickly became one of the region's most decorated teams — with more than 600 awards and multiple appearances at the Jack Daniel's and American Royal World Championships. What started as competition cooking grew into catering, a food trailer, and finally a full restaurant and pub at 135 W Commercial St in East Rochester, where Good Smoke serves award-winning, modern barbecue alongside burgers, sandwiches, and a deep bourbon list seven days a week.
About ROC BBQ Supply
ROC BBQ Supply is Rochester's one-stop shop for backyard cooks and competition pitmasters, founded by lifelong Rochesterian George Lumb. From their flagship store at Frontier Commons in Henrietta, ROC BBQ stocks rubs, sauces, charcoal, pellets, wood, accessories, and top-tier grills from brands like Green Mountain, Napoleon, Slow 'N Sear, and Old Country — all while championing local makers and the broader Rochester barbecue community.
Foodraiser for Good
Every attendee's food donation goes directly to local food pantries, helping feed families in our community.
Free Admission
Everyone is welcome! Bring the whole family for a day of BBQ, music, and fun.
Backyard BBQ Competition
Watch backyard pitmasters fire up their grills and battle it out in our friendly, unsanctioned cookoff.
Community Event
Local vendors, live entertainment, and activities for all ages.
Get Involved
Join us in making Good Smoke BBQ Fest a success! Choose how you'd like to participate.
Starting at $50
$200
$100
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