Pitmasters Smoke Up Biloxi's Third Annual Event
Hundreds of families gathered at Point Cadet Plaza for the Smokin' the Coast barbecue showdown on Halloween.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Barbecue
Top-tier pitmasters competed in an all-day barbecue showdown with live entertainment at the third annual Smokin' the Coast in Biloxi. The event, part of the Memphis Barbecue Network, was held at Point Cadet Plaza on October 31, 2026.
Why it matters
The competition marks another year of barbecue culture taking root on the Coast, drawing families into a regional celebration of the sport. Its continued return signals sustained community interest in organized barbecue events in Biloxi.
The event is in its third annual edition, with hundreds of families attending on Halloween at Point Cadet Plaza. Exact attendance totals and final competition results were not reported.
The players
Memphis Barbecue Network
The Memphis Barbecue Network is a national association of barbecue competitions and events that sanctions and promotes sanctioned contests across the country.
Trident Foundation
The Trident Foundation is a charitable organization that supports community and military-connected causes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Krewe of Neptune
The Krewe of Neptune is a Biloxi carnival krewe known for its community service and charitable work along the Coast.
The details
Smokin' the Coast ran as an all-day barbecue showdown featuring top-tier pitmasters and live entertainment. The event benefits the Trident Foundation and the Krewe of Neptune.
Timeline
October 31, 2026: Smokin' the Coast barbecue competition held at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi.
Culture Shift
The Memphis Barbecue Network's sanctioned circuit has steadily pushed competitive barbecue into new Southern markets, and Biloxi's third-year event extends that reach to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The growth reflects barbecue's shift from a local backyard tradition toward a structured regional competition culture.
Residents across Biloxi and the Coast can attend future editions of Smokin' the Coast at Point Cadet Plaza to sample competition barbecue. The event's charitable beneficiaries, the Trident Foundation and the Krewe of Neptune, mean attendance also supports local causes.
The takeaway
Community barbecue events like Smokin' the Coast combine food, entertainment, and charitable giving in one visit. Checking local calendars early helps families plan around these recurring Biloxi gatherings.
Further reading
For more regional food coverage, explore Biloxi Barbecue on our food and drink pages.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wlox.
