BBQ Austin Cook Off Registration
BBQ Austin is a Champions Barbeque Alliance-sanctioned BBQ cook-off with teams from all over Texas coming to compete. Each team is competing for best BBQ and hosting the public to raise donations for the Rodeo Austin mission of growing the next generation of Texas kids. BBQ Austin features over 200 cooking teams, hosts 40,000 attendees, and gives out over $24,000 in cash and prizes to BBQ Teams.
Map and ScheduleNEW FOR 2025!
- BBQ Austin is introducing band admission tickets
- Tickets are provided by Rodeo Austin to the team for distribution to bands that teams are booking.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
March 7, 2025
12:00pm Event Open to Public
12:00pm Chief Cooks Meeting
5:00pm BBQ Sauce Turn In
7:00pm Jack Pot Turn In
11:00pm Public Event Closes
March 8, 2025
9:30am Bloody Mary Turn In
11:00am Event Open to Public
11:30am Bean Turn In
1:30pm Chicken Turn In
3:30pm Ribs Turn In
5:30pm Brisket Turn In
11:00pm Public Event Closes
March 9, 2025
10:00am Awards Ceremony
Registration
Registration for 2025 is now OPEN!
Register your team above at the registration link. Rodeo Austin is sanctioned by Champions Barbeque Alliance and will abide by all CBA rules and regulations.
December 16, 2024 will be the last day to receive regular pricing for additional contests. These contests are non-refundable. Extended registration rates will start on December 17, 2024, and continue to the team registration deadline of January 13, 2025.
Teams who have not registered AND PAID IN FULL by the January 13, 2025, deadline will not be registered for the event. There are many important details regarding the competition which can be found in the BBQ Austin Team Handbook. Please read the complete handbook before registering for this event. This resource answers many of the questions you may have before and during registration.
CLICK HERE for a How to Register guide with tips for speedy registration.
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QUESTIONS?
Please contact us if you have questions about team registration.