Smoke on the Seaway

May 10, 2026

Saturday, May 9 – Sunday, May 10
Cornwall Civic Complex

Smoke on the Seaway poster

Kansas City BBQ Society – Professional BBQ Competition
Hosted by @Mat BBQwithDREW Drouin
In Support of @Maison Baldwin House
Attracting professional and backyard BBQ teams across Eastern Canada and the United States to win a chance to compete at the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue. As a border-town (between Ontario, Quebec, and the USA), the competition aspires to be the one of the largest KCBS competitions in Canada. The event will be held along the shores of the majestic St. Lawrence River.
The event is in support of Maison Baldwin House – A woman’s shelter located in the city. The event will accompany a Mother’s Day market, food vendors, and live entertainment, as well as fundraising initiatives throughout the weekend.
*** This event becomes a Jack Daniel’s Invitation Qualifier as long as there are more than 10 teams competing ***
FESTIVAL DETAILS:
IN SUPPORT OF MAISON BALDWIN HOUSE

Saturday May 9th, 2026
People’s Choice Fundraiser

CHICKEN WINGS
1:00 PM
(KCBS TEAMS COOK)
The Kids MEATBALL Challenge

MEATBALLS
Starts at 11:00 AM
Turn in at 2:00PM
(non-sanctioned)
Open Presentation | ALL cookers allowed
Awards to follow (tentative 4:30)
Live Music
Mother’s Day Vendors
BBQ Food Trucks
KCBS MASTER’S SERIES BBQ COMPETITION
Sunday May 10th, 2026
12:00 PM – Chicken
12:30 PM – Ribs
1:00 PM – Pork
1:30 PM – Brisket

Additional information

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