Smoke At the Lake, South Island Competition Ellesmere A&P Show

04/06/2026

Get it in ya calendar! 📅🔥

The Smoke @ The Lake RCOA is back for another year and it’s looking set to be just as epic as last year!

Lock it in, along with the Saturday NZBA and SCA comps. It’ll be a cracker weekend packed with great BBQ, good mates, and plenty of fresh country action. 🧑‍🌾🍖

Can’t wait to catch up with everyone again and see what the teams bring to the pits this year!

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Comp time team!!!

Lets get into it. More details to follow with these comps, and hopefully a few in the north island to add in shortly.

Watch this space 😁

29/05/2026

If you’re In Dunedin this weekend, get your butts down to the Forsyth Bar tomorrow and check out the epic BBQ action! 🍖 🥩 🔥 💨

🔥🔥Huge shoutout to Antz Waugh , the Deep South BBQ Comp, Car show and market is looking like one not to miss! 🔥🔥

If your in dunners the stadium is the place to be on sunday. Beers, bbq, beats, cars and markets. Honestly what more could you want 😎

All the gears in duneden, bags are packed. That means one thing...

Its go time!

Thanks as always to the legends sponsoring us ❤️

Rum and Que
Mapari Meats
nz
Urban Lumberjack
FireBoard
Pit Barrel NZ

28/05/2026

🔥 BBQ Fam — Trade Sites are officially OPEN! 🔥

​If you've got a BBQ business, food truck, or gear brand you want to showcase at one of Canterbury's biggest days out, now is the time to secure your spot. Applications for the Ellesmere A&P Show close on July 5th. See all the info below on how to apply! 👇

📢 TRADE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2026! 📢

​Are you looking for the perfect "shop window" to showcase your business, products, or services? 🌾✨

​The Ellesmere A&P Show is back on Saturday, 17th October 2026, and trade site applications are officially open! 🎪 With crowd numbers easily surpassing 10,000 family, agricultural, and consumer visitors, this is an incredible opportunity to get your brand in front of a massive, captive audience.

​⚠️ Key Details:

🗓️ Show Date: Saturday 17th October 2026
⏳ Applications Close: 5th July 2026
📍 Location: Leeston Showgrounds

​Don't miss out on securing your spot! Sites fill up quickly, and allocations are made after the closing date.

​👉 Apply online today: https://www.ellesmereshow.co.nz/trade-applications

​Got questions? Drop us a line at [email protected].

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22/10/2025

Final Results – Smoke @ The Lake 2025 Day 1!
NZNZ Barbecue AllianceNZBA)

What an absolute cracker it was!
Huge congrats to all the incredible teams who brought the flavour to Ellesmere Showgrounds!

You all made Day 1 one to remember – what a ride!

Can’t wait to see your BBQ-loving faces back in 2026!

21/10/2025

The results are officially in for Day 2, Sundays SCA and RCOA cook offs!

Well done to everyone who entered, the quality was top notch! 🤤 🥩 🥩

17/10/2025

16/10/2025

Hard to believe that in less than 24 hours you’ll all be rolling through the gates!

Here’s the official Smoke @ The Lake Competitors Map.
When you arrive tomorrow, look out for one of our team members who will help direct you to your site.

Each site is clearly marked with your site number, located in the centre of your allocated space.

We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow — let’s get ready for an awesome weekend of BBQ and competition! 🔥

15/10/2025

🔥 Sponsor Shoutout! 🔥

We’re stoked to announce that Simon and the team at Hunting & Fishing Christchurch are the proud overall sponsor of Smoke @ The Lake 2025!

Whether you’re after warm gear to keep cozy during those late-night BBQ sessions, hunting equipment to track down the goods for your grill, or the ultimate cooler to keep your beers chilled while you cook – they’ve got you covered. 🍻🔥

👉 Don’t miss the Hunting & Fishing BBQ Village at the Ellesmere Show Day!
✅ Check out the fierce competition
✅ Soak up the smoky smells
✅ Taste bites from food vendors
✅ Grab a drink from the Ellesmere A&P Show bar
✅ Be part of the action, the vibe & the atmosphere!

Massive thanks to Hunting & Fishing Christchurch for helping make this year’s competition the biggest yet! 💥

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