SMSU Athletics

The eighth annual Southwest Minnesota State University Smokefest BBQ Contest will take place on Aug. 15-16, 2014, on the campus of SMSU in Marshall. The event is sponsored by HyVee and Hormel Foods and again this year will be in conjunction with the city of Marshall's "Sounds of Summer" celebration. Enjoy a great time with friends with excellent food, games and much!

The SMSU Smokefest has twice been honored with the NCAA Division II Community Engagement Award of Excellence, which is awarded to schools that emphasizes not only the relationship of the athletics program with the community but also the interaction of the overall institution with the community in which it is located.

8th Annual Smokefest Schedule of Events
2014 Smokefest Flyer
All events will take place at the Schwan Regional Event Center and REC parking lot

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2014
5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.          Beverage Garden Open
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.            Smokefest Carnival (Inflatables, Face Painting, Balloon Shapers and more…)
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.            Vending Area Open (Authentic BBQ provided by HyVee)
6:00 p.m.                               Bean Bag – Registration at 5:30 p.m. (Team Registration Fee of $20)
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.            Chance to Meet the Mustangs!  Autograph Session
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.            Mustang Booster Club Kickoff Picnic
7:30 p.m.                               Movie – Frozen (Free of Charge)
9:00 p.m.                               Movie – Divergent (Free of Charge)
 
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2014
12:00 p.m.                              Smokefest Judging Begins
4:00 p.m.                                Awards


2014 Smokefest BBQ Competition Information
• $225 per team, prior to July 1, 2014
• $250 per team, after July 1, 2014

The annual "Sounds of Summer" city of Marshall celebration is also going on from Aug. 14-17. For more information go to marshallsoundsofsummer.com/