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1980s Throwback Tailgate Bash: BBQ & Chili Cook-Off

March 6, 2026 4:00 PM - March 7, 2026 5:00 PM (CST)

Description

Join us for our 1980s Throwback Tailgate Bash complete with Cookoff Contests, Construction Corner for the kids, and activities for the whole family, including zip-lining, archery, and more!

Please note: This is a private event for ABC Central Texas members and is not open to the general public. Friends and families MUST have a wrist band to enter the event.

Awards:


1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for all categories
People's Choice Award
Master Chef (must compete in all categories)
The Grill & Thrill Display Award - for most on-theme set up 


Sponsorship Levels: 

Ultimate Title Sponsor - $6,000

- Includes 1 Cookoff Team
- Exclusive presenting sponsor
- Company logo on registration page, event website, mentions on social media, and on all marketing materials
- Company logo featured prominently at event
- Company logo on all event photography with Photography Sponsor and ABC logos


Grillmaster T-Shirt Sponsor - $4,500

- Includes 1 Cookoff Team
- Company logo on team t-shirts
- Company Logo on registration page and on all marketing materials
- Company Logo displayed at event


Back to the BBQ Hat Sponsor - $4,500

- Includes 1 Cookoff Team
- Company logo on hats provided to all cooks
- Company logo on registration page and on all marketing materials
- Company logo displayed at event 


Retro Wristband Sponsor - $4,500

- Includes 1 Cookoff Team
- Company logo on all wristbands handed out to participants
- Company logo on registration page and on all marketing materials
- Company logo displayed at event 


Kid Zone Sponsor - $3,500

- Includes 1 Cookoff Team
- Company logo on Kid Zone signage
- Company logo on registration page, and on marketing materials
- Company logo displayed at the event


Flashback Photography Sponsor - $3,000

- Includes 1 Cookoff Team
- Logo on all event photography with Title Sponsor and ABC logos
- Logo on registration page and on all marketing materials


The Rad Ruling Judge Sponsor - $2,500

- Includes 1 Cookoff Team
- Company logo displayed in judge's area
- Company logo on registration page and on all marketing materials 


Heatwave Trophy Sponsor - $2,500

- Includes 1 Cookoff Team
- Company logo displayed at Award Table
- Company logo on registration page and on all marketing materials


Totally Tubular Decor Sponsor - $2,500

- Includes 1 Cookoff Team
- Company logo displayed at event and near photo area
- Company logo on registration page and on all marketing materials 


Jumpstart Coffee Sponsor - $750

- Company logo on signage at Hospitality Table
- Company logo on registration page and on all marketing materials 


First Aid Booth Sponsor - $250 

- Company logo on signage at First Aid Booth
- Company logo on registration page and on all marketing materials 


Booth Sponsor - $500 
Four Available

For those who want to have a presence, but don't want to cook:
- Includes company logo on signage at event
- Opportunity to hand out company swag at booth 



Cancellation Policy 

  • Cancellations made 14 days prior to the start date of the activity will be refunded in full.
  • Cancellations made seven days or fewer prior to the start date of the activity, no refund but substitutions may be made.
  • No refunds after February 27, 2026. 

 By registering for the event, you grant ABC Central Texas permission to use my likeness in a photograph in any and all of its publications, including but not limited to all of ABC Central Texas' printed and digital publications. I understand and agree that any photograph using my likeness will become property of ABC Central Texas and will not be returned


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Contact Information

Name: Crystal Smith
Email: csmith@abccentraltexas.org
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