2011 Smoke on the River

The Tri Cities Business Association is hosting the 2nd annual Copper Basin Smoke on the River Barbecue contest on September 23-24, 2011 on Bridge Street in McCaysville, Georgia.

Sign up to test your BBQ skills. The contest is open to backyard grillers only – no professionals. Cooks begin smoking at 4 PM on Friday, September 23, 2011. A bluegrass band will play Friday night beginning at 7 PM. Judges will begin their job on Saturday at 3 PM. Awards will be presented at 5 PM followed by music and dancing on the bridge.

Prizes will be awarded in 5 different food categories – Beef Brisket, Chicken, Ribs, Pork Butt, and desserts.

 For more information on this event, call 423-496-9000.