Cedar Fest
2025 Cedar Fest BBQ Cook-Off
General Information:
2025 Cedar Fest BBQ Cook-Off Schedule
Friday, April 5th
- 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
Saturday, April 6th
- 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
BBQ Cook-Off Information
$15,000 Total Payout!
Grand Champion: $3,000 | Reserve Champion: $2,000 | Place 1st through 10th win cash prizes!
We are only taking the first 70 BBQ Teams! Registration is not confirmed until registration form, W-9 form, and entry fees are received. All teams must be self-contained.
Entry Fee: $300 per team - This is a KCBS Cook-Off
Cook off categories: Beef Brisket, Chicken, Pork, and Pork Ribs
Cook's Choice Winner takes all! Entry Fee: $75 | Prize: $500
Cancellation Policy:
Prior to March 1, 2024: Full Refund
March 1-15, 2024: 50% Refund
After March 15, 2024: No Refund
This is a rain or shine event!
We are only accepting KCBS Certified Judges. Please email your name and judge's number to erika@cedarparkchamber.org. Spots are limited.
For more information or questions contact Erika Sainos at erika@cedarparkchamber.org or at 512.260.7800
2024 Teams
Rednecks con Fuego
Quality in Smoke
ATX Hot Sauce
The Republic of 'Que
Barn Burners BBQ
Blue Smoke BBQ
Minyard Sons Services
La Pasadita
PS I Love BBQ
Dead Last BBQ
Chuck Lee BBQ
George's Jungle
Smokin Cochinos in Training
King Carne BBQ
Blues Hog
Rollin' Smoke BBQ Texas
Get Er Done
The Bread Man
Crossed Rifles BBQ
Smokin Cochinos
Momma Bear Roofer
The Grillfathers
Barton BBQ
Waterbear Global
Pappo's BBQ
Beer! Smoke! Damn good BBQ
Damn Yankee Texas Barbeque
Chasco Constructors
Smokin Bros
Tiny E BBQ
Texas Chrome Hero's
Fire Oak Distillery & BBQ
The Chopping Block
Chicken Fried BBQ
Get'em hooked BBQ
Smokin Cole's BBQ
JC’s Good Ol’ Boys
WarPig BBQ
Smok'd not FRI'd
On Call Cookers
Hollow-Q
Kanned D
Totally Bodacious BBQ
Texas Smoke Whisper
Smitty's Meating House
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2024 Cookoff & Festival
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