Marcell Hicks with Meathead’s BBQ, during the 10th annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Sausage at the 10th annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Richard Rhoden with Big Daddy BBQ tends to the smoker during the 10th annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
People play Jenga at the 10th annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Waiting in line at the 10th annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Corn on the grill at the 10th annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Marcell Hicks with Meathead’s BBQ, tends to his smoker during the 10th annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
A bbq menu at the 10th annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Ribs on the smoker during the 10th annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Richard Rhoden with Big Daddy BBQ tends to the smoker during the 10th annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Waiting in line at the 10th annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Waiting in line at the 10th annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Marcell Hicks with Meathead’s BBQ, during the 10th annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
ExpandPitmasters and BBQ enthusiasts gathered at Esplanade Park on Saturday for the 10th annual Riverwalk Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast in Fort Lauderdale. The signature downtown event featured a variety of smoked and grilled fare, from brisket to pulled pork, alongside live music and craft vendors along the New River. These photos capture the sights of the waterfront celebration as local chefs showcased their culinary craft for hungry crowds in the heart of the city.