WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP BAR-B-QUE CONTEST
Feb. 27 – March 1, 2025
ABOUT WCBBQ
More than 250 teams compete in the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings. While most team tents are invitation-only, visitors can enjoy several public venues, including The Garden, Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon and the Chuckwagon. Plus, the carnival is open for wild rides and fun games.
The Garden Stage, sponsored by Miller Lite, 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 sliced brisket plate with chips and beans.
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tickets
BAR-B-QUE CONTEST ADMISSION
- Adult (13 & over): $26 | Child (3-12): $10 | Age two & under: Free
- Concerts at The Garden Stage, sponsored by Miller Lite
- Admission to Carnival (NOT valid for rides or games)
- Admission to Saloon & Chuckwagon
- Complimentary sliced brisket, beans and chips
GROUNDS SEASON PASS
- Grounds Season Pass: $57
- Daily admission to World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest
- Daily admission during the run of the Show, with access to all public activities at NRG Park, NRG Center & NRG Arena
- Admission to Carnival (NOT valid for rides or games)
- NOT INCLUDED: Rodeo & concert in NRG Stadium, Rodeo Uncorked! events
SCHEDULE
2025 Schedule Coming Soon
Public VenueS
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 sliced brisket plate with chips and beans 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 is available for people to enjoy throughout the day and night.
CONTESTANTS
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest presented by Cotton Holdings! Applications for the 2025 Contest are now closed. Teams can access their accounts below.
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Service Providers
2025 Service Providers will be posted December 1, 2024.
Judges
WINNERS
The World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest is an invitation-only competition. The winners of this competition are truly the best of the best.
CONTACT US
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
NRG Center
3 NRG Park
Houston, Texas 77054
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 832.667.1210