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Houston Rodeo BBQ Cookoff 2023
February 23, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - February 25, 2023 @ 11:00 pm
The World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest takes place from Thursday, Feb. 23 to Saturday, Feb. 25.
Thursday, Feb. 23, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 24, noon to 11 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
More than 250 barbecue teams from around Texas and all over the world will compete in the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest at NRG Park.
Over the course of three days, teams battle for the best brisket, ribs, chicken, Go Texan, and Dutch Oven Desserts.
While most team tents are invitation-only, visitors can enjoy several public venues.
- The Garden: Texas country artists
- Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon: Variety of live performers and DJs
- Chuckwagon: Brisket plate with chips and beans included in the admission price
The carnival is also open with rides, games and food.
Ticket prices
- Adults, 13 and up: $20
- Children, 3 to 12: $10
- Kids under 2 are free
To purchase drinks, attendees must use drink tickets, which are $3 each, and purchased on the grounds.
- Soda/water: 1 ticket
- Beer: 2 tickets
- Craft beer: 3 tickets
- Onsite ticket sales end at 10:30 p.m. daily during the event, and online sales end at 9:30 p.m. daily during the event.
