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🎉28th Annual Event

🐖30+ Pig Cookers

🎶2 Days of Live Music

🍂Family Fun for All Ages

🌊Scenic Pamlico Riverfront

The 28th Annual Smoke on the Water Festival returns to downtown Washington, NC on October 16–17, 2026 for two unforgettable days of award-winning barbecue, homemade chili, live music, family activities, and waterfront fun.
Set along the scenic Pamlico River, this beloved community tradition brings together thousands of locals and visitors each year - all while supporting local nonprofits through the work of Washington Noon Rotary.
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BBQ, Chili, Music, Family Fun on the Waterfront,
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