Backyard BBQ Championship
$40 / category · $150 all four
Chicken, Pork Ribs, Beef Brisket & People’s Choice. Top-3 meats qualify for Grand Champion.
Details & entry → 250 Years of America Liberty
Liberty
Fireworks Bash
Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 5–10 PM
Nicoma Park, OK · Free admission · Free parking · Donations welcome
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America turns 250
The biggest backyard party in the county
For 2026 we’re going all out: the Liberty Fireworks Bash celebrates America’s 250th birthday with a full day of BBQ, music, family fun — and a fireworks finale only a fireworks company could throw.
Free admission. Free parking. Bring your lawn chair, leave the coolers and pets at home, and come hungry. Donations welcome and benefit the Nicoma Park Volunteer Firefighters Association.
Bring the heat
Competitions
Whether you’re a backyard hero or a first-timer, there’s a bracket with your name on it.
Kids' Que
$25 entry
The next generation of pitmasters shows off their skills.
Details & entry →Bloody Mary Contest
$15 entry
Best build wins. Bring your boldest garnish game.
Details & entry →Sip + Bite
$15 entry
A pairing throwdown for food and drink teams.
Details & entry →Friday Night Rib Burn
Kickoff event
The Friday-night warm-up that gets the whole weekend smoking.
Details & entry → Join in
Get involved
Vendors, sponsors, volunteers and judges make the Bash happen. Find your spot.
Food Vendors
Food trucks & tents. $250 (own generator) / $300 (30-amp).
Learn more →Craft & Merch Vendors
Booths from $30. Bring your handmade goods to the crowd.
Learn more →Sponsors
Six tiers from $250 to $5,000. Get your brand on the big stage.
Learn more →Volunteers
Lend a hand and be part of the action. Pick your shift.
Learn more →BBQ Judges
Know good ’cue? Apply to judge the championship.
Learn more →