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Pine Tree Smoke & Soul Fest will take place Saturday, October 23, 2027, at Maude Cobb Convention Center Fairgrounds in Longview, Texas. Public hours, entrances, parking, and arrival details will be announced on this website before ticket sales open.

No. The festival date is confirmed for October 23, 2027, and Pine Tree Smoke & Soul Fest is currently recruiting founding sponsors, vendors, and pitmaster teams. The Festival Updates page will be the official source for public hours, pricing, packages, and purchase links when ticket sales begin.

The festival is being designed as a welcoming community event. Youth admission, supervision expectations, and any age-specific policies will be posted with ticket details.

Review the Vendors page, then complete the official Google Form application. Your response is securely recorded for festival review; submission does not guarantee acceptance or reserve festival space.

Review the Pitmasters page, then complete the official Google Form application. Official categories, rules, judging, awards, and site logistics will be provided to selected teams.

The Official BBQ Competition Rules page lists categories, cooking standards, meat inspection, turn-ins, judging, scoring, awards, safety, conduct, and site requirements. The final team packet will confirm event-day timing and operational details.

No. Vendor and pitmaster applications are free. Participation fees are charged only after acceptance.

Approved applicants have five business days to pay. A space is not reserved until payment is received. Credit-card processing fees may be added at checkout.

Approved vendors and pitmaster teams receive 50% off listed eligible participation fees when payment is completed by June 30, 2027, at 11:59 PM Central Time. Applications submitted by the deadline but approved afterward retain the Early Bird rate for five business days after acceptance. Early Bird discounts cannot be combined with other offers.

Follow the official Pine Tree Smoke & Soul Fest Facebook page for announcements, application updates, and behind-the-scenes progress. Founding 1,000 claims are now open; visit the Founding 1,000 page to access the official claim form and review the perks, qualification requirements, verification process, redemption instructions, and official terms.

Organizer cancellation receives a full refund. Withdrawal more than 30 days before the festival receives a 50% refund. Withdrawals within 30 days, no-shows, removal for rule violations, or failure to obtain required permits are nonrefundable. The festival operates rain or shine unless officially canceled.

Sponsor recognition can include promotional visibility, on-site presence, hospitality, and community-impact alignment. Final benefits depend on the confirmed partnership level.

First submit the sponsor-interest form. After fit and availability are confirmed, Kidd Camp Inc. provides a written sponsorship agreement and invoice. A sponsorship is reserved only after the agreement is signed by both parties and the required payment is received.

Accessibility is part of festival planning. Confirmed parking, entry, mobility, seating, restroom, and accommodation information will be posted once the venue plan is finalized.

The festival is owned and operated by Kidd Camp Inc., a local 501(c)(3). Festival support helps advance its work creating friendships, inclusive opportunities, integrated employment pathways, and developmental support for individuals with special needs.

The final weather, delay, cancellation, and ticket policies will be published before sales open so guests can make informed plans.

Email the Pine Tree Smoke & Soul Fest team at kiddcamp@stellakidd.com.

Application information is used for review, communication, payment coordination, site planning, safety, compliance, and festival operations. It is not sold. See the website Privacy Notice for complete details.