October 17, 2026

Register for Smoked MeatFest 2026

Lock in your spot. Bring the crew. Come hungry.

🔒 Exact address sent to approved registrants.

What You're Signing Up For

A Community Barbecue. An All-Day Thing.

Smoked MeatFest is a free, private backyard barbecue in Louisa, Virginia. We smoke meat all week, gather good people, and spend the day eating, listening to live music, and enjoying the kind of afternoon that doesn't happen often enough. Seven years running, and it keeps getting better.

We're not doing this to make money. Our only goal is to cover our costs — and anything left over goes straight to the Louisa County Animal Shelter to support local animals in need. Great barbecue, good people, and a cause worth gathering around.

Louisa County Animal Shelter Proceeds above costs benefit Louisa County Animal Shelter
Date
October 17, 2026
Location
Louisa, Virginia Exact address sent after approval
Gates Open
1:00 PM
Food
All-day smoked meats & sides Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, burnt ends & more
Music
Live band — sometime afternoon
Drinks
BYOB No alcohol sold on-site. Water & sodas provided.
Family
Kids welcome Include everyone in your guest count
Admission
Free Registration & approval required
This is a private, invitation-only event. We review all registrations personally and will email you the exact address and event details once you're approved — usually within 24 hours.

Your Info

Guest Details

Help us plan the right amount of food for everyone.

How Did You Hear About Us? *

This is a private event — we want to know who sent you. Please include who invited you.

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Help Build the Menu (optional)

Vote for the smoked meats you most want to see. Pick up to 8. We'll use the results to plan smarter, waste less, and make more of what people actually want. Votes guide the menu — they don't guarantee every item makes the smoker.

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Bringing a Side Dish? (optional)

Help us coordinate so we don't end up with eight potato salads. Completely optional.

Our goal is simply to cover our costs. Smoked MeatFest is a community gathering, not a ticketed event. Any optional add-ons below help offset the real cost of hosting. Anything above and beyond our costs will be donated to the Louisa County Animal Shelter.

Food Pre-Orders Pre-payment required

These items are made to order — payment is required to secure your pre-order. You'll be taken to a secure Stripe checkout page immediately after submitting this form.

Add-Ons (optional)

Shirts and hats require pre-payment — shirts because we order by size, hats because we order in batches. Raffle tickets can be pre-paid by card now, or you can pay cash or Venmo at the event.

Optional Event Support (optional)

Smoked MeatFest is free to attend. If you'd like to chip in toward event costs, we'd be grateful. Our goal is simply to cover costs — any contributions beyond event costs are donated to Louisa County Animal Shelter to support local animals in need. No pressure at all.

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Anything Else? (optional)

BYOB Acknowledgment

Smoked MeatFest is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) event. No alcohol is sold at the event.

By checking this box, I acknowledge and agree to the following:

  • No alcohol is sold, served, or provided by the event organizers or property owners
  • Attendees who choose to bring alcohol do so at their own risk and responsibility
  • The event organizers and property owners assume no liability for any alcohol-related incidents
  • I agree to drink responsibly and arrange safe transportation if consuming alcohol
  • I am responsible for the conduct of all guests in my party

Stay in the Loop

We'll only reach out about MeatFest — no spam, ever.

"I'm Interested" saves your info and we'll send reminders as the date gets closer. You can confirm anytime from your personal portal link.

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Register Now — Oct 17 →