East Texas Smoke & Soul Festival

Longview, Texas

BBQ • Blues • Family Fun

Rooted in Pine Tree. Open to all of East Texas.

October 23, 2027 • Lear Park

Tickets On Sale July 4, 2027 Get Involved

Proudly owned and operated by Kidd Camp Inc., a local 501(c)(3).

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01FoodLocal vendors. Big flavor.

02MusicSoulful sounds. Live energy.

03FamilyFun for every generation.

04CommunityEast Texas together.

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Confirmed date and location

Lear Park

Saturday, October 23, 2027 • Longview, Texas

Location Details

More than a festival

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Distinct destinations help families plan their day and give sponsors meaningful places to show up.

Family favorite

A founding-year community exhibition in development

Battle of the Badges

Longview Fire and Longview Police cooking for community causes.

We are inviting both departments to shape a friendly charitable cookout and public-service celebration—bringing civic pride, giving, and the people who serve Longview into the heart of the festival without a formal professional competition.

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Longview Fire+Longview PoliceParticipation and final format pending department confirmation

Historic Everett Building in downtown Longview, Texas

Rooted in Longview

Where East Texas flavor meets community purpose.

East Texas Smoke & Soul Festival brings food vendors, music, families, makers, and community partners together for a celebration with a bigger purpose.

Every plate served, song played, and partnership formed helps support the inclusive work of Kidd Camp Inc.—creating opportunities, friendships, employment pathways, and developmental support for people with special needs.

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All smoke. All soul.

The flavor lineup

From bark and smoke rings to a perfect snap off the grill, the food is the heartbeat of the festival.

Sliced smoked brisket with dark bark — 01Brisket

Smoked sausage lifted from a grill — 03Sausage

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Build visibility, share your craft, and help create an event that invests in East Texas.

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Put your brand beside an East Texas celebration built to create local opportunity and lasting community impact.

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Bring your best

Share what you make with a festival crowd ready to discover local food, products, art, and community organizations.

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Bring the smoke

Serve East Texas flavor from an approved booth, food truck, trailer, catering setup, or live-fire experience.

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Families enjoying food and live music together at an outdoor festival

Festival with a purpose

Good times can do good.

Festival support helps Kidd Camp Inc. advance inclusion, friendships, integrated employment, and developmental support for individuals with special needs in underserved communities.

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Come hungry. Leave connected.

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