Summer is upon us and in Rhode Island it means a bunch of things. Trips to the beach, grilling outdoors and relaxing in the sun are just a few activities people will be participating in over the next few months. Now how about a two-day event featuring delicious BBQ, a smoke-off competition, stellar live music and refreshing beverages? That’ll be happening on June 24 and 25 at The Steel Yard on 27 Sims Avenue in Providence as the 2016 Ocean State BBQ Festival makes its presence felt. It’s a family-friendly event that promises to be one of the highlights of the summer for Rhode Islanders.