SMOKED: A model new BBQ and stay fireplace occasion is coming to Vaughan this July!
This summer time, Canada will get a brand-new cause to assemble across the fireplace.
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of SMOKED, a daring new BBQ and stay fireplace pageant launching July 18–20, 2025 in Vaughan, Ontario. For the primary time ever, the nation’s high pitmasters, cooks, and culinary creators will unite for a weekend-long celebration of smoke, flame, and flavour.
SMOKED is greater than a meals occasion, it’s a fire-forward expertise constructed for BBQ lovers, culinary adventurers, and first-timers alike.
Count on three days of slow-smoked brilliance, fire-charred favourites, chilly craft drinks, and summer time nights stuffed with music you gained’t discover anyplace else.
Psst! Desire a deal in your tickets? Followers of the Culinary Tourism Alliance get $20 tickets. Simply use the promo code CTA20.
What to Count on on the First-Ever SMOKED
This one-of-a-kind weekend brings collectively Canada’s finest in BBQ and live-fire delicacies, that includes unique dishes, demos, music and immersive experiences. Whether or not you’re craving brisket perfection or plant-forward flame fare, SMOKED guarantees one thing unforgettable at each flip.
The Culinary Lineup
SMOKED contains a handpicked lineup of cooks and pitmasters representing the perfect of Canadian BBQ, from conventional wooden people who smoke to international fusion innovators. With a mixed following of just about 3 million followers, this lineup is to not be missed: Trevor Lui, Lawrence La Pianta, Chef Dwight Smith, Mel Chmilar Jr., Rob Reinhardt, Sylvia Nguyen, Chef Matt Basile, Patrick McMurray, Shucker Paddy, Rob Yu, Ryan & Jason Buising Andrew Golden and Model Petrasso.
These cooks will probably be joined by native eating places, visitor distributors, and culinary companions from throughout Ontario, every providing their very own tackle what BBQ and open-fire cooking may be. From smoked jerk rooster and brisket to fire-charred pizzas and desserts, Smoked is a full-spectrum expertise constructed round fireplace and flavour.
A Soundtrack That Brings the Warmth
Nice meals deserves an amazing soundtrack, and at SMOKED, the music is simply as unforgettable because the meals with stay performances by Wing Night time on July 18, The Free Label on July 19 and DJ Flohback all weekend lengthy.
Let’s Discuss Particulars
Right here’s all the main points it’s essential to know!
Ticket Data
Able to go? You possibly can seize your tickets right here.
Basic Admission – $35 (Early Chicken $27.50 – Restricted Amount)
Get full entry to the SMOKED pageant and discover a curated lineup of Canada’s high BBQ and stay fireplace cooks, native meals distributors and music all day lengthy. Foods and drinks tokens obtainable for buy on-site or prematurely. Youngsters 12 and underneath get in free.
VIP Backyard Celebration – $99 (Early Chicken $89 – Restricted Amount)
Seeking to take your SMOKED expertise up a notch? The VIP Backyard Celebration is your ticket to elevated consolation and unique eats. Get pleasure from a 19+ ambiance and a curated tasting menu obtainable solely within the VIP space.
Location and Accessibility
SMOKED takes place at Meeting Park, a devoted out of doors house in Vaughan, simply steps away from the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Subway Station. There’s GO Bus entry, free on-site parking, and simple entrance from Freeway 400, Freeway 407 and Freeway 7. The venue is full accessible and designed with each visitor in thoughts.
Extra to Come
Extra cooks, bands, distributors and beverage companions will probably be introduced main as much as the occasion. As that is the first-ever SMOKED Pageant, anticipate surprises, collaborations and fire-forward activations that make SMOKED greater than a pageant. It’s a vacation spot for anybody who appreciates daring flavour, inventive vitality and shared experiences.
Reserve Your Spot
From ribs and brisket to bourbon and summer time nights, SMOKED is the place all of it comes collectively.
Early chicken and VIP tickets are extraordinarily restricted. Lock in your spot right now and prepare a flavour packed weekend this summer time.
