The future of the popular June long weekend festival in Broke is in doubt following the appointment of administrators to the event's new owners, Reed Mining Services Pty Ltd, on September 1.

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Broke BBQ Festival 2025 held on the June long weekend was run by new owners. Picture supplied

Reed Mining Services' subsidiary Rugged Mountain Smokers took over the event in January this year from its founders, the Thraves family, who had run the Smoke in Broke BBQ for a number of years.

Crowds at the Broke BBQ Festival 2025. Picture supplied

This year it changed its name to Broke BBQ Festival

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