• Brisket, Chicken and Ribs (see cook-off rules and regulations)
• People’s Choice Awards (voted on by the attendees)
• Meat: Non-judge guests will cast votes for the People’s Choice Award for overall best team/meat.
• Side: Optional team participation. Side dishes can be savory or sweet. Non-judge attendees will cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award for best overall side dish.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Load-in; do not arrive earlier than Noon
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
• One designated 25’ W x 35’ D team space
• One 8’ X 8’ covered booth for handing out samples and for voting
• Two 8’ banquet tables
• Electrical supply (maximum of one 20-amp 120 volt with 4 outlets)
• Health permit
• Fire permit
• Electrical permit
• Two parking spaces (in addition to any vehicles you can fit into your 25’ W x 35’ D space)
• Health Department required supplies (including buckets, water, hand soap, dish detergent, bleach, paper towels, and trash bags). Teams are responsible for procuring additional items required by the
Health Department: sanantonio.gov/Health/FoodLicensing
• A tasting sample is a small portion of meat and/or side items.
• Prepare a minimum of 250 tasting samples. Tastings votes determine the People’s Choice Award winners for overall team/meat and side dish (side dish is optional).
• Submit BBQ Team Registration, payment, and signed Participation Agreement for each team member by September 29, 2023.
• Please download Team Responsibilities and Cook - Off Rules Regulations form here.
BBQ Team Common FAQ's can be found here.
If you have any additional questions please contact, Imelda Rivera, iprivera@cpsenergy.com