SmokeFest 2024
Sat, Sep 21
|Hermann Amphitheater
Annual Charity Event featuring whiskey, cigars, an amateur BBQ contest, and live music!
Time & Location
Sep 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hermann Amphitheater, 231 E 5th St, Hermann, MO 65041, USA
Guests
About the event
Every attendee MUST be 21+ years of age. Everyone will be carded at the gate. Please bring ID.
ONLINE TICKET SALES CLOSED.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE $40 beginning at 11am.
PLEASE BRING ID! EVERY ATTENDEE MUST BE 21+ YEARS OF AGE.
This is an outdoor event held at the Amphitheater in Hermann, located at 231 E. 5th Street, Hermann, MO.
NO OUTSIDE FOOD, DRINKS, OR COOLERS ALLOWED.
General Admission ticket includes cigars from both General Cigar Company and Oliva Cigar Company, samples from all of the whiskey distilleries present*, samples from BBQ competitors (be sure to vote for your favorite!), attendance to the Cigars 101 seminar, live music on the stage all day, and access to the silent auction. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the day!
The VIP Ticket includes Friday evening pre-event cocktail party, early entry on SmokeFest day (at 10:30am), special LARGE covered seating (tables, chairs, and fans included), two extra cigars, a gift bag with goodies, access to the silent auction, and complimentary entry into the Cigar Fuma Seminar.
The No-Sticks Ticket includes all of the benefits of the General Admission Ticket, except cigars are NOT included. Perfect for the non-cigar-smokers who still want to enjoy sampling whiskey, BBQ, and listening to live music!
MORE Backyard BBQ Competitors needed!!!
The BBQ competition is open for all amateur BBQers, and the winner of the competition will bring home bragging rights, a beautiful plaque, and a cash prize of $500! In addition, 2 complimentary tickets to enjoy all of the festivities of SmokeFest are available for BBQ Competitors!
Requirements for the 2024 competition have changed from last year--please email Colleen to ask for more details if you'd like to participate in the amatuer BBQ competition: HogsHeadCigars@gmail.com
Two breakout seminars: Cigars 101 and Cigar Fuma Tasting.
Cigars 101 is complimentary to all who purchase event tickets.
The Cigar Fuma Tasting seminar will be an add-on event ticket (included with the VIP ticket), limited to 20 spots.
Live music on the stage:
First set: Stephen Jones is a talented musician who frequently plays at local venues. He is a singer & songwriter, who offers a mixture of classic rock, some country selections, and a few surprises! https://www.facebook.com/iamstephenjonesmusic
and
2nd set: MoJones, a band playing blues, rock and soul!
This is an outdoor, open-air venue, and this event will occur rain or shine (hopefully shine and not too hot).
If you plan to stay in town for the weekend while attending SmokeFest, please refer to VisitHermann.com, and click on "Inviting Accomodations" to find the perfect spot in town so you don't have to drive after sampling whiskies.
Our charities this year, to which ALL proceeds from the event and silent auction are donated are the Mid-Missouri Fisher House https://www.midmofisherhouse.org/
Camp Rainbow
https://www.camprainbow.com/
and our local Food Pantry.
*Distilleries who have committed to attending this year's SmokeFest will be listed here:
Blacksmith Distillery, Burnt Barrel Distillery, Fernweh Distilling, J. Reiger & Co., LionHeart Whiskey Col, Mean Mule Distilling, Nobleton's Distilling House, Old Ozarkian, Tom's Town Distilling, and Wood Hat Spirits.
Other vendors present will include: Ortmann Woodcrafts; and Vedough's--Pipes, Strings, & Curious Things. The local food pantry will be on site selling water, soda, and snacks. A representative from the Cigars For Warriors organization will be on hand to answer questions. Please be certain to give a big smile when our photographer, Tony Carosella, takes photos!
Schedule
1 hour 30 minutesVIP Pre-Event Cocktail Party
HogsHead Lounge
30 minutesVIP Early Entry
VIP Tent