Upcoming Events
Live music, sports games, and weekend long festivities! Check out our calendar for a list of upcoming events!
BBQ Smoked Meat & More
Our menu includes many smoked meat BBQ plates such as ribs, brisket, wings, pulled pork and more!
BOURBON LOUNGE, BOARD ROOM, & MORE
We have various spaces that can be rented for private parties and events. Check out our gallery for the full list!
What is Que4Care?
For the second year in a row, we’re stepping up to the plate to support those impacted by ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) with our 2nd Annual Que4Care fundraiser, formerly known as “Q4A Cure.”
From May 27 to June 2, this week-long community event will bring together barbecue lovers, baseball fans and bourbon connoisseurs to raise vital funds for ALS care, equipment and advocacy. See the full calendar of events below.
Last year, you helped us raise over $30,000 for the ALS Association, which largely supports ALS Research. This year, we have two important goals: first, to directly provide assistance to local ALS patients in our tri-state community, and second, to support the critical work of three remarkable organizations: Always Lifting Spirits, Chair Force 1 Foundation, Operation Ramp it Up.
These amazing organizations provide mobility support and emotional encouragement for local ALS patients and caregivers, and they need your help!
$70,000 goal
Thank you to those who have donated directly!
Janine Schneider
Kevin Horner
Stephanie Smiley
Meet John & Jan Brucato. This is their story.
Here’s the full week lineup!
Sippin’ 4 Lou Happy Hour in the Bourbon Lounge
Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, May 30
4-7PM
Each evening in the Bourbon Lounge, guests are invited to “lift one to Joe,” a beloved Smoke Justis patron battling ALS.
A limited-edition Que4Care Old Forester barrel pick will be available exclusively at Smoke Justis beginning Tuesday, May 27th for the Kickoff party from 4-7 p.m, with all proceeds benefitting the Triple Play Initiative. (The three organizations below)
Tuesday, May 27th
Kickoff party with Joe Ianneli, who will ring the bell to kickoff our week!
Wednesday, May 28th
Happy Hour from 4-7PM, with all proceeds benefitting Always Lifting Spirits.
Thursday, May 29th
Happy Hour from 4-7PM, with all proceeds benefitting Chair Force 1 Foundation.
Friday, May 30th
Happy Hour from 4-7PM, with all proceeds benefitting Operation Ramp it Up.
Que4Care BBQ Street Party
Saturday, May 31
11AM - 8PM
Join us on May 31st for smoked pork BBQ and classic Southern sides, all served family picnic style with checkered tables lining the street.
Our Street Party will feature ice bucket challenges and live music with 3 awesome bands on Court Street in Covington!
All proceeds support local ALS patients.
Click the button below to make your reservation!
Walk4ALS, Pregame Party with John Driskell Hopkins from Zac Brown Band, and Lou Gehrig Day at Great American Ballpark!
Monday, June 2
7:10PM
On Monday, June 2, the Reds take on the Brewers on MLB’s Lou Gehrig Day. Smoke Justis has 200 tickets in Section 144, and the plan is to walk over the Roebling Bridge together for a pre-party at GABP!
This event shows solidarity with ALS patients, both current fighters and those we've lost, while raising awareness for finding a cure. Picture 200+ people crossing the John A Roebling Bridge to the Ballpark, carrying signs honoring those affected by ALS.
3pm Preparation
Check-in at Smoke Justis to get your ticket to the game and poster to support and or remember your loved one.
3:30pm Walk
Begin the walk to the Ballpark.
4pm Pregame Party
There will be a pregame party inside Great American Ball Park before the Reds Lou Gehrig Day game on June 2nd. The ALS community will get into the stadium before gates open to the public. Early entry is at 4 pm and the pregame party will begin then in the Fan Zone. Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins (Hop) will be joining us for the Cincinnati vs. ALS pregame party! Hop has been sharing his heart & his stage ever since he was diagnosed with ALS in 2021. This event is not exclusive to PALS & families but includes anyone supporting our ALS community!
7:10pm Lou Gehrig Day Game
The Cincinnati Reds will play the Milwaukee Brewers on this day of recognition for Lou Gehrig and the ALS Community.
Smoke Justis has purchased a block of 200 tickets that will be sold for $30 each.
Tickets can be purchased on our website at the button link below, and must be picked up at Smoke Justis as you check in at 3PM on Monday, June 2nd.
These special tickets include your entry into the game, poster and entrance into the Pregame Party with Hop.
A Letter from Richard Dickmann
Owner of Smoke Justis
Dear Friends,
My name is Richard Dickmann, and I am the founder of Smoke Justis in Covington, Kentucky. As a close friend of someone currently dealing with ALS, John Brucato, the founding coach of the Bellarmine men's and women's swim teams, I’ve seen first-hand how ALS impacts families.
After stepping down from his role in 2023 due to his battle with ALS, John is taking things day by day, but each day is a challenge.
Back in 2005, I lost another dear friend after their seven-year battle with ALS. Over the past 30 years, I've watched too many friends, family members, and customers see their loved ones struggle with this devastating disease.
As the owner of both Smoke Justis and Dickmann's Sports Barn, I've decided to do what I can to help those in our community with ALS – and I need your support.
I'm proud to announce that for the second year, Smoke Justis is hosting our community fundraiser, Que4Care: Supporting Those with ALS (formerly Q4A Cure), with all proceeds directly supporting local ALS patients in our tri-state area.
Our week-long event includes:
Sippin' 4 Lou Happy Hours
Street Party Picnic
Walk4ALS
Since Smoke Justis was named after local baseball legend Walter "Smoke" Justis and specializes in smoked meat and bourbon, we're bringing together three perfect elements: Baseball, BBQ, and bourbon. The event coincides with Lou Gehrig Day to raise money for ALS – a disease that still has no cure.
The centerpiece of our fundraiser is our BBQ Street Party on Saturday, May 31st. You can purchase meal tickets on our website at the link below.
It's going to be an incredible day of community fun with amazing food, live music with 3 awesome bands, and views of the Cincinnati Skyline and Roebling Bridge, plus ice bucket challenges!
Also, on Monday, June 2, we're gathering 200+ people to walk over the Roebling Bridge to Great American Ballpark for a pre-game party with John Driskell Hopkins of Zac Brown Band! Afterwards, we're filling up section 144 (right field) as the Reds take on the Brewers at 7:10 on MLB's Lou Gehrig Day.
This event shows solidarity with ALS patients, both current fighters and those we've lost, while raising awareness for finding a cure. Imagine 200+ people crossing the John A Roebling Bridge to the Ballpark, carrying signs honoring loved ones affected by ALS.
Please consider helping by sponsoring, making a reservation, or donating through our event page. Your support means everything to past, present, and future ALS patients who are hoping for a cure.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart,
Richard Dickmann
Founder of Smoke Justis
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