2026 Cedar Fest BBQ Cookoff

Entry Deadline: April 9, 2026
Categories: BBQ Competitions
2026 Cedar Fest BBQ Cookoff
Contact Information
Venue / Location

Elizabeth Milburn Park Cedar Park
1901 Sun Chase Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613

General Information

Judging – April 10-11, 2026

Cook off categories: Beef Brisket, Chicken, Pork, and Pork Ribs

Timeline – Friday, April 10th
 – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Cooker Check-In
– 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Meat Inspection/KCBS tray distribution
– 5:30 – 6 p.m. – Head Cook’s Meeting
– 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Cook’s Dinner

Timeline – Saturday, April 11th
 – 10:30 – 11 a.m. – Judges Meeting
– 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Children’s Festival
– 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Competition Turn In
– 12:00 – Chicken | 12:30 – Pork Ribs
– 1:00 – Pork | 1:30 Brisket
– 2:00 – Cook’s Choice
– 4 p.m. – Awards Ceremony

Entry Fees

Per Team Entry Fee – $300.00 (4 Categories)
Per Entry Fee – 75.00 (Cooks Choice)

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Total Payout – $10,000.00
Grand Champion: $3,000.00
Reserve Champion: $2,000.00
Cook’s Choice: $75.00

Place 1st through 10th win cash prizes!

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