The Richard Reeves Memorial State Championship BBQ Cook-Off is set for April 17-18 at James Rooney Park in Fort Stockton, bringing pitmasters and barbecue enthusiasts together for a weekend of competition and community events.
Hosted in partnership with the Champions Barbecue Alliance, the cook-off will feature sanctioned competition categories including chicken, pork spare ribs or baby back ribs, pork and brisket, with $15,000 in prize money guaranteed.
Registration opens at 10 a.m. Friday, with an early entry fee of $200 or $225 at the gate. A cooks meeting is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. Friday.
In addition to the main competition, jackpot events will take place throughout the weekend. Friday events include salsa at 5 p.m., margaritas at 6 p.m. and ribeye steak at 8 p.m. Saturday will feature a beans competition at 4 p.m. Jackpot events require a $25 entry fee with an 80% payout.
The event will be held at James Rooney Park, located at 202 S. Highway 285. Attendees and participants are allowed to park on grass or pavement.
For more information, organizers ask participants to contact Jimmy Stephens at 432-290-0124.
