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North Cobb Smoke on the Lake Celebrates 15 Years

North Cobb's Smoke on the Lake is a popular annual BBQ festival held at Logan Farm Park in Acworth, Georgia, traditionally taking place over Mother’s Day weekend. It is hosted by the Rotary Club of North Cobb and serves as our largest fundraiser, with 90% of net proceeds supporting local charities and 10% benefiting international causes.

The event has become a major regional attraction, drawing over 12,000 attendees and featuring more than 30 competitive BBQ teams from across the Southeast. The whole club membership gets involved in one way or the other, directing traffic, manning the different parking lots, selling taster tickets, welcoming guests and having fun!!

This year we had District 6900 dignitaries in attendance. DG Gordon and his wife Ashley and DGE Steve were there.

Interesting facts about Smoke on the Lake include:

  • The festival spans two days: Friday night offers a concert under the stars along with a "Lord of the Wings" wing-tasting contest where attendees can buy tasting tickets and vote for their favorites; Saturday is dedicated to a BBQ competition with cook teams judged both publicly and by certified judges from the Georgia Barbecue Association (GBA), which is the second largest BBQ competition sanctioning body in Georgia
  • Over its 15 years of running, Smoke on the Lake has evolved into one of Cobb County and Acworth’s most cherished events, fostering a strong community atmosphere with family activities, local business booths, live music, making it a memorable experience for visitors and participants alike
  • The event benefits from partnerships with the City of Acworth, the Georgia Barbecue Association, and professional event management, ensuring a smooth and high-quality festival experience 

This combination of community charity work, vibrant festival atmosphere, competitive BBQ cooking, and live entertainment makes Smoke on the Lake a standout event in North Cobb’s social and cultural calendar.

Posted by Ada Wikina
June 6, 2025

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