After a year hiatus, plan to join us for the 10th Annual Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest June 10, 11 and 12, 2021 at scenic High Park, located on the east side of Derby. This free, fun and family-friendly event is Derby's largest gathering.

The 2021 event, presented by Rock Regional Hospital, includes the KCBS BBQ Contest sponsored by Evergy, the Backyard BBQ contest sponsored by Fidelity Bank, One Meat Rib Contest sponsored by Scholfield Honda, SCA sanctioned Steak Cook-off, carnival sponsored by Field Station Dinosaurs, live music, beer garden, food trucks, Toss Like a Boss Cornhole Tournament sponsored by the Derby Recreation Commission (June 11) and more. 

The carnival will be held June 10, 11 & 12 at Field Station: Dinosaurs, 2999 N. Rock Rd. 

We appreciate the support of the community and our sponsors in making this event possible. 

Events that won't take place this year: Kid's Corner, People's Choice Contest, Military Lunch. 

Event Sponsors

Event Organizer
Presenting Sponsor
Mainstage
2021 KCBS Sponsor
Backyard Competition Sponsor
Steak Competition Sponsor
2021 Sponsorship Open
Carnival Sponsor
KCBS One Meat Rib Contest Sponsor
Team Breakfast Sponsor
2021 BBQ Supporters