WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP BAR-B-QUE CONTEST
Thursday, Feb. 26: 5 – 11 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 27: Noon – 11 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. | Contest Awards Presentation at The Garden Stage, presented by Miller Lite: 7 p.m.
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- Adult (13 & over): $30 | Child (3-12): $10 | Age two & under: Free
- Concerts at The Garden Stage, presented by Miller Lite
- Admission to Carnival (NOT valid for rides or games)
- Admission to Saloon & Chuckwagon
- Complimentary sliced brisket, beans and chips
More than 250 teams compete in the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. While most team tents are invitation-only, visitors can enjoy several public venues, including The Garden Stage, sponsored by Miller Lite, Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon and the Chuckwagon. Plus, the Carnival, presented by First Community, is open for wild rides and fun games.
The Garden Stage features some of the best up-and-coming and established artists in Texas country. The Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon also features live and DJ music, and has an outside patio for visitors to enjoy. Inside the saloon is the Chuckwagon, where visitors can pick up their complimentary BBQ plate.
With a Bar-B-Que Contest ticket, visitors may enjoy The Garden Stage, sponsored by Miller Lite, which presents some of the best names in Texas country music. The Garden Stage is located in the center of the contest grounds.
A delicious complimentary BBQ plate awaits guests at The Chuckwagon, and next door visitors can enjoy the Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon, which features live and DJ music. At the saloon you can find an outdoor patio area.
The Carnival, presented by First Community, is available for people to enjoy throughout the day and night.
GENERAL PUBLIC PARKING
Parking will be available in the NRG Park Yellow Lot and the 610 Lot for $25 per car. Additional parking will be available at our offsite shuttle locations
Address: 9036 S Main St, Houston, TX 77054
RIDESHARE (UBER/LYFT, ETC.)
Drop-offs and pick-ups are in the NRG Park Yellow Lot. Enter Gate 16B off Main St. – from the north bound lanes of Main Street is the only access to the lot. There is no left turn lane access allowed from the south bound lanes of Main Street.
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