Tarleton BBQ Association

Tarleton BBQ Association 2nd ANNUAL JOHN T’s WEEK BBQ COOK OFF 4/17-4/19 STEPHENVILLE TEXAS
The Tarleton BBQ Association brings together students who share a passion for barbecue!

Happy Mother’s Day from Tarleton BBQ 🤍🔥Today we celebrate the women who taught us how to care, lead, and bring people to...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Tarleton BBQ 🤍🔥
Today we celebrate the women who taught us how to care, lead, and bring people together—whether it’s around a table or a pit.

Thank you for everything you do. 💐

Today’s officer post goes out to Hayleigh Sutherland! Hayleigh is from Justin Tx, and has been a part of this team for j...
04/24/2026

Today’s officer post goes out to Hayleigh Sutherland! Hayleigh is from Justin Tx, and has been a part of this team for just over a semester! Hayleigh joined the BBQ team to learn something new and challenge herself, she felt it would be a fun way to build skills and be apart of a team! Even though she doesn’t have a lot of experience under her belt, Hayleigh has jumped in and helped out so much, and this organization truly wouldn’t be the same without her! We’re so thankful for her hard work, willingness to learn, and everything she brings to the team!💜🤍

Today’s officer post goes out to our secretary Shyann Roberson! Shyann is from Jourdanton, Tx and joined the organizatio...
04/24/2026

Today’s officer post goes out to our secretary Shyann Roberson! Shyann is from Jourdanton, Tx and joined the organization last year! Shyann joined the Tarleton BBQ Association because BBQ has always been a big part of her life growing up. It reminds her of family, time outside, and being around people who care about good food and good company. Shyann wanted to be part of a community on campus that shares that same love and tradition, and it felt like the perfect place to meet people, learn more, and stay connected to something that feels like home. A fun fact for Shyann is she has a dachshund named lily who she loves with all her heart! We’re so grateful for Shyann and all the love, hard work, and heart she pours into this organization!💜🤍

Today’s officer post goes out to our Risk Management Zach Woody! Zach is from Marble Falls, Tx and has been a part of th...
04/23/2026

Today’s officer post goes out to our Risk Management Zach Woody! Zach is from Marble Falls, Tx and has been a part of this organization for just under a year now! Zach joined the BBQ Association because he grew up smoking BBQ and wanted to be part of a community that shared that same passion. It gave him the opportunity to connect with people who enjoy BBQ as much as he does! Zach loves learning new skills, and being involved in something he genuinely care about. Zach has become such a valued part of this team, and we’re beyond thankful for everything he does for this organization. His hard work, dedication, and passion for BBQ do not go unnoticed, and we truly couldn’t do it without him!💜🤍

Today’s officer post goes out to our Social Media manager, Kaley Smith! Kaley is from Marble Falls, Tx and has been a pa...
04/23/2026

Today’s officer post goes out to our Social Media manager, Kaley Smith! Kaley is from Marble Falls, Tx and has been a part of this organization for almost a year now! Kaley joined our organization because she grew up cooking with her dad and has always loved the passion, creativity, and journey that comes with BBQ. She loves the process of taking something simple and turning it into something meaningful, and being part of a team that shares that same passion has made this organization feel like home. Kaley has become such an important part of this team, and we’re so thankful for all the hard work, heart, and creativity she brings to this organization!💜🤍

04/23/2026

WHOES READY FOR OUR 2026-2027 OFFICER REVEAL🫣🫣🥁

04/17/2026

🚨 LAST CALL – TEAMS NEEDED TODAY 🚨

Today’s the day. If you’ve been thinking about competing, this is your final shot to get in.

The 2nd Annual John T’s Week BBQ Cook-Off kicks off TODAY at P43, and we’ve still got a few spots left for teams ready to throw down.

🔥 Brisket
🔥 Chicken
🔥 Ribs
🔥 Beans
🔥 Dutch Oven Dessert (optional)

Grab your crew, fire up the pit, and come be part of it. This is a laid-back, competitive cook-off all about good food and even better people.

🏆 Trophies
📍 Tarleton State – P43
📅 Happening NOW

If you’re in, message us ASAP or just pull up and we’ll get you set.

Let’s get to cooking. 🔥

04/17/2026

As we get down to the final stretch, we just want to take a moment to thank everyone who has helped make this event possible. From our officers, sponsors, volunteers, cooks, and everyone behind the scenes — we truly couldn’t have done this without y’all’s support.

It’s taken a lot of time, effort, and teamwork to get here, and we’re beyond excited to see it all come together.

Most importantly, we want to thank God for giving us the opportunity, the strength, and the people to make this happen. We’re blessed to be able to put on something like this for our community.

In just 24 hours, we’ll be rocking and rolling at John T’s Week BBQ Cook-Off 🔥

Let’s make it one to remember.

🔥 2nd Annual John T’s Week BBQ Cook-Off 🔥Get ready for a full weekend of smoke, competition, and good times at Tarleton!...
03/27/2026

🔥 2nd Annual John T’s Week BBQ Cook-Off 🔥

Get ready for a full weekend of smoke, competition, and good times at Tarleton! We’re bringing teams from all over together for a laid-back but competitive cook-off you won’t want to miss.

📍 Location: Tarleton State University – P43 (Baseball Parking Lot)
📅 Dates: April 17–19, 2026

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🏆 Team Info

• 1 Head Cook + up to 4 assistants
• Head Cook must be 16+ (adult supervision required for minors)
• Teams provide their own meat & ingredients

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🍖 Categories

Brisket – 7 slices (flat only, no garnish)
Chicken – ½ chicken, fully jointed, skin on (no garnish)
Pork Ribs – 7 ribs, St. Louis cut only (no garnish)
Beans – Filled to line, nothing larger than a bean
Dutch Oven Dessert (Optional – $25) – Cooked on-site, 25% payback

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⏰ Turn-In Times (Saturday)

10:00 AM – Dutch Oven
11:00 AM – Beans
12:00 PM – Chicken
1:30 PM – Ribs
3:00 PM – Brisket

🏅 Awards at 4:00 PM
Top 10 Teams Recognized + Grand & Reserve Champion

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🔥 Rules & Cooking

• All cooking must be done on-site
• No garnish allowed in any category
• No sauces/liquids added after placing in tray
• Clean & sanitary camps required (subject to inspection)

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🏕️ Camp Info

• Load-in begins Friday after 11:00 AM
• First come, first served spaces (4 parking spots per team)
• 1 vehicle per camp (extra parking off-site)
• No RV hookups – generators encouraged

📢 Mandatory Cooks Meeting: Friday @ 6:30 PM

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💳 Payment

• Venmo accepted
👉 https://www.venmo.com/u/tarletonbbq

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⚠️ Conduct Policy: Teams are responsible for their members & guests. Any foul or disruptive behavior may result in disqualification.

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Bring your best BBQ, your crew, and your A-game. Let’s make John T’s Week one to remember 🔥🤘

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1333 W Washington Street
Stephenville, TX
77401

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