Taste of Tejas BBQ Cookoff at Borderfest!

Calling All Grill Masters and BBQ Enthusiasts!

Taste of Tejas BBQ Competition

Smoke will rise. Flames will roar. The pits will be hot.

The Taste of Tejas BBQ Competition at Borderfest is back! We’re calling on pitmasters, grill masters, and backyard BBQ legends to step up and claim their spot in one of the most anticipated showdowns in the Rio Grande Valley.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or ready to prove your backyard skills belong on the big stage, the Taste of Tejas BBQ Competition is where bragging rights are earned and champions are crowned.

🔥 Applications are now open.
🔥 Bring the heat.
🔥 Let the smoke speak for itself.

Secure your spot and be part of the ultimate BBQ experience at Hidalgo Borderfest.

Here's what you need to know:

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Location: Payne Arena Grounds 2600 N, 10th St. Hidalgo, TX
Categories: Brisket, Chicken, Fajitas, Pork Ribs
Payout: $7,500 Guaranteed

Register today and let the grillin' begin!

Registration

2026 BBQ Cookoff Registration Payment

Mar 14, 2026

Select Spot!

Set Up Information:

SET-UP:

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 TIME: 5:00PM - 10:00PM THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026 TIME: 8:00AM - 3:00PM
9:00PM – 10:30PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 TIME: 8:00AM – 3:00PM **

**After 3pm on Friday, March 13, 2026, the BBQ Cook-Off Area will be closed off and you will no longer be able to drive in to setup, NO EXCEPTIONS. Please make sure you make the necessary arrangements to be setup on time.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact Borderfest Committee:

C: 956.340.0233

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