The Claremore Reveille Rotary Club holds this Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) sanctioned event each year, drawing 50-60 BBQ teams competing for $12,000 in cash prizes. This is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club’s service projects and attracts some of the top BBQ competitors in the nation. The festival features live music, food, arts and crafts vendors, kid’s inflatables and other family activities. Live horse racing at Will Rogers Downs and the Cherokee Casino is adjacent to the festival. Cost is $6 for taster kit tickets. No fee for parking or entry into the event. Through 5pm.