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2025 ABC Tailgate: BBQ and Chili Cook - Off
Friday, February 28, 2025 4:00 PM - Saturday, March 1, 2025 5:00 PM (CST)
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
Additional Info
Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Apron Sponsor
Construction Corner (Kid Zone) Presenting Sponsor
Photography Sponsor

Hat Sponsor
Cocktail Shakeoff Sponsor
Judge Sponsor

Wristband Sponsor
First Aid Booth Sponsor
Booth Sponsor

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Team Registration: $750
Sponsorships: $500-4000
204 E Little Elm Trail
Cedar Park, 78613