The Annual Smoke on the Water festival and barbecue cook-off is held in downtown Washington and on the beautiful Washington waterfront.

In addition to the barbecue cook-off other Smoke on the Water events include the Parade of Pigs, live music performances, Sky-diving demonstrations, a 5k Race, a Bed Race, BBQ & Chili Sales, Arts & Crafts, a Fire Truck Pulling Contest and much, much more.

The Washington Noon Rotary Club is proud to announce its coordination and annual presentation of the Smoke on the Water festival to benefit a wide variety of local community initiatives like the Beaufort County Red Cross, the Boy's & Girl's Club and the Cancer Center, Ruth's House, and the Blind Center to name a few.