Masters of the Flavor

Barbecue Showdown

Sat
02
Aug
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Event LINEUP

  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | live music from Jade Marie Patek and Tomar & The FCs, grilling, barbecue and beverage samplings, vendor activations, and more
  • 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Judging and deliberation by panel
  • 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Final tastings + awards presentation
  • 9:00 PM | Fireworks show

Event Details

This all-access culinary meetup brings the heat as leading chefs and pitmasters from Texas and Oklahoma face off in a cross-state celebration of barbecue excellence. From mouthwatering brisket to inventive sides and daring flavor combinations, each team serves up their boldest, most unforgettable bites. A panel of celebrity judges and barbecue aficionados will crown the state that smokes the competition.

Participating chefs and pitmasters are representing legendary barbecue restaurants across Texas and Oklahoma, including:

  • Bar-A-BBQ, Montgomery, TX: A family-run favorite that started as a trailer and pop-up in 2019 and earned a spot on Texas Monthly’s Top 50 BBQ Joints in 2025
  • Teddy’s Barbecue, Weslaco, TX: South Texas sensation known for expertly smoked meats, helmed by brothers Joel and Jesse Garcia, and featured in The New York Times and on Live with Kelly & Mark
  • Feges BBQ, Houston, TX: Husband-and-wife duo Patrick Feges and Erin Smith combine traditional BBQ with fine dining expertise, earning praise from Thrillist, Garden & Gun, and Texas Monthly
  • Zavala’s Barbecue, Grand Prairie, TX: DFW hotspot blending Texan BBQ with Mexican barbacoa traditions, featured on Netflix’s Taco Chronicles and twice named one of Dallas’s top 100 restaurants
  • Phat Tabbs, Idabel, OK: A melting pot of Kansas City and Texas BBQ led by Food Network Chopped champion and James Beard semifinalist Tabb Singleton
  • Mac’s Bar-B-Q, Skiatook, OK: A staple since 1985 with a legacy of national competition wins, serving old-fashioned BBQ over hickory and pecan wood
  • The Butcher BBQ Stand, Wellston, OK: Route 66 icon run by pitmaster Levi Bouska, featuring award-winning recipes from the BBQ Pitmasters competition circuit
  • Luke’s BBQ, Broken Arrow, OK: A rising star in Oklahoma’s BBQ scene, known for slow-smoked meats, house-made sauces, and local ingredients

Event Information

  • Hosted at the Hill Country Pavilion & Lawn
  • Check out branded sponsor activations and artisan vendors
  • Enjoy live music by Jade Marie Patek and Tomar & The FCs
Sat
02
Aug
$225 per person
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$225 per person
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