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CONTACT: Karen Beasley, Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381
EMAIL: karen@northalabama.org
Get Ready for a Smoky Good Time
Smoke On The Falls in Gadsden set for April 12
Decatur, Ala. (March 5, 2025) – The Smoke on the Falls BBQ Competition is set to fire up the grills April 12, 2025, at Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden. The one-day event promises sizzling competition and free, family-friendly fun, and this year, the heat is turned up with two exciting new categories, making the event bigger and better than ever.
Pitmasters from near and far will compete for the title of barbeque champion, showcasing their best ribs, brisket, chicken and pork. And new this year, competitors can also show off their skills in two brand-new categories: That’s Amore-A Cocktail and Pizza Cook-off, celebrating the theme of a football party, and It Ain’t Your Mama’s Recipe-A Dessert Cook-off, encouraging participants to showcase their unique dessert creations. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a backyard barbeque enthusiast, this event is the perfect opportunity to show off your skills and enjoy a day filled with great food and community spirit. There are also two divisions for the youth, ages 5 to 9 years old and 10 to 15 years old. Registration is available at gadsden.recdesk.com.
Smoke on the Falls is free to the public and everyone is invited to stroll around and soak in the barbeque vibes while checking out the local specialty food trucks and vendors. Live music fires up on the Adams Beverage Stage from the Tim Roberts Band from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The awards ceremony follows at 4:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Adams Beverage, Johnson's Giant Food, Exchange Bank, Buffalo Rock and Big Poppa Smokers, the event is held at the newly renovated Noccalula Falls Campground, 1500 Noccalula Road in Gadsden, Ala. Gates open at 11 a.m. and wraps up at the conclusion of the awards ceremony.
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About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA)
AMLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the $4.7 billion North Alabama travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the state. It is supported by 500-plus members consisting of chambers of commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, attractions, campgrounds, festivals, communities, golf courses, restaurants, accommodations and vendors. Counties included within the AMLA region are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston. Additional information on North Alabama destinations, accommodations and special events is available by calling 800.648.5381, by visiting www.NorthAlabama.org and by following us on social media @VisitNorthAL.
