Smoke Freaks

Smoke Freaks At the awards ceremony, they were mistakenly identified as “Smoke Freaks,” and the name stuck. Freak ON!

Smoke Freaks® are purveyors of Freakishly great BBQ experiences
🔥 2025 SCA World Champion in Ribs
🔥 BBQ Flavor Guide creators
🔥 Hosts of Flavor Talk podcast
🔥 Cooking classes, private events & food sport
🔥 Hands-on Rib Camp experience Smoke Freaks were born when captains Brian and Ann Neale got hooked on competition BBQ at their first backyard contest in 2014.
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After entering with the hastily con

jured name “Smoking Freaks,” a couple of beat- up WSMs and expectations no greater than having a good time, they ended up taking 1st place in Ribs. Since then, Smoke Freaks have been on a mission to spread their love of BBQ and their passion for living life to the fullest with the world. Smoke Freaks are busy designing Freakishly great BBQ experiences for their customers and share BBQ expertise through cooking classes, private events and future competitions.

Tri tip: Smoke it, sear it, devour it. (Missing the after photo lol. Sure was good.)
06/17/2026

Tri tip: Smoke it, sear it, devour it.
(Missing the after photo lol. Sure was good.)

The BBQ Fatty. We love 'em because they're delicious, fun to make and smoke... and they're totally customizable. What's ...
06/16/2026

The BBQ Fatty. We love 'em because they're delicious, fun to make and smoke... and they're totally customizable.

What's in your BBQ Fatty?

Back from another Private Rib Camp on the road. Our group had a blast learning, laughing and bonding over the rib delica...
06/16/2026

Back from another Private Rib Camp on the road. Our group had a blast learning, laughing and bonding over the rib delicacies they created. Smoked and seared tri -tip was also part of the experience.

Ask us about booking your own Private Rib Camp:
👉 Unique! Not your average outing
👉 Interactive and hands-on
👉 Perfect for friends, families, or teams
👉 Customized to your group's vibe
👉 Learn techniques you'll use for years
👉 Enjoy an incredible meal together

Also...

To the ladies in the Maserati that were hollering for lucky lighters as Mr. Freak was flying down the Kennedy… we’re glad the handoff went perfectly. The more you believe, the better the luck! 🔥

It's the busiest time of the year at Rib Camp, so that means grabbing more of those beautiful ribs. Thank you Andrew B...
06/13/2026

It's the busiest time of the year at Rib Camp, so that means grabbing more of those beautiful ribs.

Thank you Andrew Bloom at Wichita Packing for always taking good care of us.

Gearing up for another Private Rib Camp this weekend! We're talking great BBQ, hands-on learning, big laughs and a day b...
06/12/2026

Gearing up for another Private Rib Camp this weekend! We're talking great BBQ, hands-on learning, big laughs and a day built around great flavor.

Every rack starts with a strong foundation from Heath Riles BBQ, the anchor to our flavor program.

From there, it’s all about exploring flavor... layering, finishing and dialing things in until it’s just right.

See you at Rib Camp!

At Rib Camp, we don’t send you home empty-handed. You leave with the Rib Camp Goody Bag and the same flavor foundation w...
06/11/2026

At Rib Camp, we don’t send you home empty-handed.

You leave with the Rib Camp Goody Bag and the same flavor foundation we build from all day, anchored by Heath Riles BBQ and that signature Garlic Jalapeno Rub.

And awesome sauces from Hoosier Daddy BBQ and Hot Diggity Hog BBQ.

Goin' down at a Private Rib Camp this weekend!

06/09/2026

There's Chex Mix... and then there's Chex Mix with Heath Riles BBQ Parmesan Garlic Seasoning 💪

What are some of your favorite add-ons for Chex Mix?

Bugles for us!

Just wrapped up a Private Rib Camp over the weekend.What a fun group spending a day together dedicated to ribs. And a fu...
06/09/2026

Just wrapped up a Private Rib Camp over the weekend.

What a fun group spending a day together dedicated to ribs. And a fun feast of the rib masterpieces they created. Makin' memories!

Here's what we love about Private Rib Camps...

👉Unique: not your average outing
👉Immersive: fully involved from start to finish
👉Customizable: tailored to your group's vibe
👉Hands-On: you don't just watch, you cook
👉Delicious: the payoff is undeniable
👉Social: built for connection and fun
👉Skill-Building: learn pro techniques to use at home

Built for 6, designed for flavor and remembered forever.

Ask us about booking your own Private Rib Camp.

The best Father's Day gifts create memories. Rib Camp is a premium, hands-on BBQ experience designed for people who genu...
06/06/2026

The best Father's Day gifts create memories.

Rib Camp is a premium, hands-on BBQ experience designed for people who genuinely love the craft.

🔥 Limited seats
🔥 Championship instruction
🔥 A day dedicated to ribs

An unforgettable Father's Day gift.

👉 MORE INFO 🔗 in comments

See you at Rib Camp!

Private Rib Camp goin' down this weekend 🍖 It's more than just ribs. It's hands-on learning, championship flavor and the...
06/05/2026

Private Rib Camp goin' down this weekend 🍖

It's more than just ribs. It's hands-on learning, championship flavor and the cooking techniques behind every great rack of ribs.

Speaking of flavor -- our flavor foundation starts with Heath Riles BBQ, the backbone of how we build winning ribs.

From there, campers get hands-on with a full lineup of finishing flavors to dial in ribs to match their own taste.

Let's do this!

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3545 Lone Star Cir
Fort Worth, TX
76177

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