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National Championship Barbecue Cookoff Barbecue Cookoff held annually on the 4th Saturday in October at Bosque Bottoms in Meridian, Texas

09/29/2026

We want to thank all the cooks, vendors and public who showed up for the National Championship Barbecue Cookoff this past weekend. A good time was had by all.

Chris Colunga has hit the stage! Yall come out and see him!
09/26/2026

Chris Colunga has hit the stage! Yall come out and see him!

⏰ CHECK-IN CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT! ⏰That means you STILL have time to get here!! 🔥🐷🏆Load up, hit the road, and come join us ...
09/26/2026

⏰ CHECK-IN CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT! ⏰

That means you STILL have time to get here!! 🔥🐷🏆

Load up, hit the road, and come join us for the 39th Annual National Championship BBQ Cookoff! We’re ready for a BIG weekend, and we don’t want you to miss out!

🔥 Check-in closes at MIDNIGHT — so get here, grab your spot, and let’s get this cookoff started! 💨🍖💰

$10,000 GUARANTEED PAYOUT! 💵🏆

SEE Y’ALL SOON!! 🤠🔥

🔥🍖 IT’S TIME!!! 🍖🔥The grounds are ready, the spots are mapped out, and teams are already rolling in! 🙌🏼 Get here, pick y...
09/25/2026

🔥🍖 IT’S TIME!!! 🍖🔥

The grounds are ready, the spots are mapped out, and teams are already rolling in! 🙌🏼 Get here, pick your spot, and get settled in because we are SO READY to kick off the 39th Annual National Championship BBQ Cookoff! 🏆🔥

The countdown is officially OVER — it’s cookoff time! 🤩 We can’t wait to see these grounds packed with cookers, vendors, friends, family, and plenty of GOOD BBQ!

📍 Meridian, Texas
🔥 38th Annual National Championship BBQ Cookoff
💰 $10,000 GUARANTEED payout!

Come hungry, bring your crew, and get ready for one heck of a weekend! 🍖🔥🏆

LET’S GET THIS COOKOFF STARTED!!! 🎉🔥

🔥🍖 JOIN US FOR THE 39TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BBQ COOKOFF! 🍖🔥Make plans to join us this Saturday, September 26th,...
09/24/2026

🔥🍖 JOIN US FOR THE 39TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BBQ COOKOFF! 🍖🔥

Make plans to join us this Saturday, September 26th, for a day full of good food, great vendors, good music, and an even better atmosphere! 🤠🎶

Bring your family, bring your friends, come hungry, and spend the day with us! We can’t wait to see everyone at the 39th Annual National Championship BBQ Cookoff! 🔥🐷🏆

Good food. Good music. Good people. Good times. ❤️

🚨 EARLY ARRIVAL INFORMATION! 🚨If you plan to arrive before Friday at 8:00 AM, this is where you will need to line up and...
09/23/2026

🚨 EARLY ARRIVAL INFORMATION! 🚨

If you plan to arrive before Friday at 8:00 AM, this is where you will need to line up and wait for entry!

Please follow the designated lineup area so we can keep everything organized and get everyone moved in as smoothly as possible Friday morning.

🔥 We’re getting closer — we can’t wait to see everyone at the 39th Annual National Championship BBQ Cookoff! 🍖🏆

🔥🔥 THE GROUNDS ARE ALMOST SET… AND NOW ALL WE’RE MISSING IS YOU!!! 🔥🔥It’s almost here! The 39th Annual National Champion...
09/23/2026

🔥🔥 THE GROUNDS ARE ALMOST SET… AND NOW ALL WE’RE MISSING IS YOU!!! 🔥🔥

It’s almost here! The 39th Annual National Championship BBQ Cookoff is happening THIS SATURDAY, September 26th! 🍖🏆

Be sure to make plans to come out and join us for a day full of incredible BBQ, competition, and FUN!

💰 And did we mention we’re giving out some BIG MONEY?! 💰

You read that right…

🔥 $10,000 GUARANTEED PAYOUT!!! 🔥

The pits are getting ready, the grounds are coming together, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another year of the National Championship BBQ Cookoff!

📅 Saturday, September 26th
🍖 39th Annual National Championship BBQ Cookoff
💵 $10,000 GUARANTEED PAYOUT

Make your plans, grab your crew, and come join us! We’ll see you Saturday! 🔥🍖🏆

We are just Days Away from our National Championship Barbecue Cookoff. Cooks arrive on Friday the 25th and turn-in is S...
09/21/2026

We are just Days Away from our National Championship Barbecue Cookoff. Cooks arrive on Friday the 25th and turn-in is Saturday the 26th! Cook sites are marked and we are getting ready for you! $10,000 guaranteed and 50% of entry fees added money.

Attention all cooks planning on cooking at the National Championship Barbecue Cookoff on September 25-26, 2026! Due to ...
09/19/2026

Attention all cooks planning on cooking at the National Championship Barbecue Cookoff on September 25-26, 2026! Due to the extreme dry weather conditions, there will be a Fire Safety Checklist that all cooks will have to follow. The checklist is shown below. This will ensure that we have a safe and successful cookoff. Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation.

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314 W River Street
Meridian, TX
76665

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+12547172359

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