Mark your calendars for June 9 & 10 for the 12th Annual Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Festival. This fun, free family event will again be held at High Park, 2801 E. James St.
There will be a full slate of activities including the Creekstone Farms People’s Choice Tasting Contest, Smile Safari and Derby Orthodontics/Trimmell Anders and White Kids Corner, live music on the Security 1st Title Mainstage, and tasty meal options on the Citizens Bank of Kansas Food Truck Row.
New this year is the Smokin’ 5K race sponsored by the Derby Recreation Commission and the Hot Wheels for Hot Meals Car Show sponsored by the Derby Rotary Club.
The Derby Public Library will hold its 3rd Annual Medallion Hunt starting Monday, June 5. Look for clues on their website, DerbyLibrary.com, and Facebook page, @DerbyLibrary.
The winner will receive a $100 gift card and BBQ prize package.
Schedule of Events
Friday, June 9, 6 to 10 p.m.
- Creekstone Farms People’s Choice Tasting Contest, 7 to 9 p.m.
- Buy a $5 tasting kit to try six two ounce samples of competition pulled pork
- Live music
- Kyle Killgore Band, 7 to 10 p.m. on the Security 1st Title Mainstage
- Taylor Fugitt will open for the band from 6 to 7 p.m. on the Security 1st Title Mainstage
- Derby Recreation Commission Toss Like a Boss Cornhole Tournament – Register your team!
- Citizens Bank of Kansas Food Truck Row, Derby Noon Lions Club Beverage & Beer Garden and Shaken or Stirred Bartending
Saturday, June 10
The Creekstone Farms Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Cook-off for professional teams and the Scholfield Honda Backyard BBQ Cook-off for aspiring pitmasters will be held along with the Creekstone Farms Steak Cook-off Association (SCA) Steak Contest. Learn more about time frames and register at DerbyBBQ.com.
June 10: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- 7:30 a.m.: Smokin’ 5K and Kids Fun Run - Register today!
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Hot Wheels for Hot Meals Car Show, upper north parking lot
- 9 to 11 a.m.: Breakfast food options on the Citizens Bank of Kansas Food Truck Row
- 9 to 11:30 a.m.: The Steinbergs perform on the Security 1st Title Mainstage
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Smile Safari and Derby Orthodontics/Trimmell Anders and White Kids Corner on the east side of the pond. Activities include inflatables, princesses, face painting, foam parties, and more.
- 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Candice & the Business Casual perform on the Security 1st Title Mainstage
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Citizens Bank of Kansas Food Truck Row
There will be a break in scheduled activities at the park from 3 to 6 p.m.
June 10: 6 to 10 p.m.
- Live music by Paramount, an 80s rock tribute cover band from Salina
- 7 to 10 p.m. on the Security 1st Title Mainstage
- Citizen Bank of Kanas Food Truck Row, Derby Noon Lions Club Beer & Beverage Garden and Shaken or Stirred Bartending
On-site parking will be available in the paved lots and grass parking will be available accessible from the east Madison Ave. entrance. An ADA parking lot will be available on the north side of the Zimmerman Family Shelter. Look for signage when you arrive at the park. We will also have golf cart shuttles to get you to the action faster! Look for a friendly event volunteer if you need a ride.
Proceeds from this event benefit the McConnell Air Force Base Airman and Family Readiness Center. The City of Derby has donated $18,000 of proceeds from this event to the center over the last 11 years.