The road is the experience.
Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.
Jan 16 – Jan 18, 2026
Cotton Patch Chili Cook-Off
Waxahachie
Texas
Cook Offs in Texas
22 events found
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
Feb 27 – Feb 27, 2026
Annual Men Who Cook
Alvin
Begins at 6 p.m. Joe's Banquet Center.
Find your way.
There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.
Mar 6 – Mar 7, 2026
Annual Relay for Life Cookoff
Glen Rose
BBQ & Chili Cook-off. Cancer Society. Camping - Full hook-ups and Cabins. Brisket, Chicken, Ribs,…
Go where you feel alive.
Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.
Mar 13 – Mar 14, 2026
WCYF BBQ Cook-Off
Wharton
Take less, experience more.
What you carry matters less than what you notice.
Mar 21 – Mar 21, 2026
Roughneck Chili & BBQ Cook-off
Luling
IBCA sanctioned Barbecue Cook-off, Tolbert Sanctioned Chili Cook-off benefiting the Central Texas Oil Patch Museum
Follow what feels interesting.
Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.
Mar 27 – Mar 27, 2026
Hoot ‘N Holler Bar-B-Q Cook-Off
Atlanta
Come compete in this annual cooking event sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbecue Society. 1:00…
Apr 10 – Apr 12, 2026
Lamesa Chicken Fried Steak Festival and Crossroads Balloon Rally
Lamesa
In April 2011, the Texas Legislature declared Lamesa the "Legendary Home of the Chicken-Fried Steak,"…
Take less, experience more.
What you carry matters less than what you notice.
Apr 17 – Apr 18, 2026
Annual Electra Goat Barbecue
Electra
Includes live entertainment, jackpot steak and salsa cook-off, cookie toss, dance, kids games and craft…
More road, less rush.
There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.
May 1 – May 2, 2026
Viva! Cinco de Mayo
San Marcos
Texas' official state-wide Menudo Cook-off will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo Celebration in San Marcos,…
Find your way.
There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.
May 9 – May 9, 2026
Annual West Texas Championship Cook-Off
Sonora
Top cooks enter brisket, ribs, chicken, chili, goat and steak.
Stay curious.
A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.
May 24 – May 24, 2026
Annual Salsa Fest
San Marcos
Come to the celebration of Spring and Spicy Food in Texas at the Eye of…
Make time for quiet places.
Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.
Jun 26 – Jun 27, 2026
Firefighters Helping Firefighters BBQ Cook Off
Pasadena
We are having an IBCA Sanctioned BBQ Cook Off. Judging will be for chicken, pork…
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
Jun 27 – Jun 27, 2026
Lilly G Riding Club Annual BBQ Bonanza
Dublin
Lilly G Riding Club Annual BBQ Bonanza, steak and brisket cookoff. $2,000 prize money. $150…
Let it unfold.
Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.
Jul 3 – Jul 7, 2026
N.A.S. BBQ, Chili Cook-off, & Music Festival
Tahoka
Nothing says TEXAS like BBQ & Good Music! Come eat BBQ & enjoy talented local…
Let the road decide.
Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.
Jul 4 – Jul 4, 2026
Great Texas LakeFest
Somerville
The Great Texas BBQ Cookoff, arts and craft vendors, "Anything that Floats" Regatta, sausage dog…
Find your way.
There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.
Aug 8 – Aug 8, 2026
World Championship Barbecue Goat Cook-Off
Brady
This is one of the largest goat cook-offs in Texas. Includes activities for the whole…
Go where you feel alive.
Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.
Aug 15 – Aug 15, 2026
Holy Smokes Cookoff
Pampa
Christian Concert. IBCA BBQ Cookoff with cash prizes. Craft Show. https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=535238026594041
Stop when something catches your eye.
Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.
Aug 21 – Aug 22, 2026
Fayette County Fair BBQ Cookoff
La Grange
A State Championship Cookoff, the weekend before the full fair. We will have a Car…
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
Sep 4 – Sep 5, 2026
Hill Country BBQ Cookoff
San Marcos
Come out and enjoy the fun of one of the biggest and best BBQ cook-offs…
Sep 25 – Sep 27, 2026
Chilirado Chili Cookoff and Weekend Event
Smithville
Chilirado Weekend Event, benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Featuring Friday Dinner and Variety Show; SOTPOD Chili…
Simple trips are often the best.
You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.
Sep 26 – Sep 26, 2026
Zedler Mill Catfish Cook-Off
Luling
Catfish & Hush Puppie Cook-Off, Pie contest & auction, music & catfish plates.
Go where you feel alive.
Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.
Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026
Czhilispiel
Flatonia
Features one of the largest chili cook-offs in Texas. Includes continuous entertainment, food, car show,…