2025 ABC Tailgate: BBQ and Chili Cook - Off

Description

Join us for an ABC Tailgate 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. (See wrist band section below for details.)

Timeline:

Friday, February 28th
4:00 p.m. - Overnight teams arrive

7:00 p.m. - Cocktail Competition

Saturday, March 1st
5:00 a.m. - All teams arrive
8:00 a.m. - Last call for teams - Gates Close for ALL Vehicles
10:00 a.m. - Family and friends arrive

3:45 p.m. - Awards Ceremony

Categories:
Dessert - 11:00 a.m.
Chili - 12:30 p.m.
Chicken - 1:15 p.m.
Ribs - 2:00 p.m.
Brisket - 2:45 p.m.
Awards - 3:45 p.m.

Awards:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for all categories
People's Choice Award
Master Chef (must compete in all categories)

Overnight Accommodations:

Teams that want to stay on-site and cook overnight may reserve beds in the on-site cabins. There are 6 bunks (12 beds total) per cabin. There is a shared bathroom in the cabin as well as a small kitchen. You can reserve these on the 'register' page. There will be a cocktail competition on Friday night for overnight teams only.

Chief Cook's Meeting:
All chief cooks will be required to attend a meeting at the ABC office on February 12th at 12:00 p.m. to go over event details and rules.

Kid's Activities:
Saturday is open to family and friends and will have plenty of activities for all age groups. Some of the kids activities on site include rock climbing, archery, zip-lining, a playground and kiddie construction corner.

Wrist Bands:
Each cook-off team will receive 50 wrist bands at the chief's cook meeting to give out to family and friends. Additional wrist bands may be requested.

Future Members:
Future members may be invited once vetted by Mandie Farabaugh. Please reach out to Mandie for more information. MFarabaugh@abccentraltexas.org

Sponsorships:

Title Sponsor - SOLD

Apron Sponsor - SOLD

Construction Corner (Kid Zone) Presenting Sponsor - SOLD

Photography Sponsor - SOLD

First Aid Booth Sponsor - SOLD

Cocktail Shakeoff Sponsor - SOLD

Hat Sponsor - SOLD

Judge Sponsor - SOLD

Wristband Sponsor - SOLD

Trophy Sponsor - $1,500

Includes Corporate Logo on Signage at Award Table, and Corporate Logo on All Promotional Materials

Coffee Sponsor - SOLD