$2,600 Guaranteed Total Pay Outs for 1st place winners.
Get Ready to Sizzle at the Riverside Smoke-Off.
Calling all BBQ aficionados, pitmasters, and grill enthusiasts! It's time to fire up your smokers and showcase your grilling skills at this year's most anticipated event.
Whether you are a seasoned competitor or a first-time participant, we are inviting you to be part of a smokin' hot competition that promises not only an intense culinary showdown but a gathering that celebrates the spirit and flavors of Texas BBQ.
Why Join the Smoke-Off?
Compete and Shine:
This is your chance to prove that your BBQ is the best.
Take on the challenge and see how your skills stack up against other BBQ enthusiasts.
Limited Spots Available:
We are accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis.
Secure your place at the grill before it’s too late!
Be Part of the BBQ Legacy
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exhilarating event that combines fierce competition with a love for BBQ.
Whether you’re aiming for the grand prize or looking to enjoy a day filled with BBQ, Brews, and Blues, this Cook-Off is where you need to be.
Riverside Smoke-Off warmly welcomes you to a world where flavors meet the fire. Get ready to grill, thrill, and fill your hearts with the ultimate BBQ experience.
Staying true to the native cuisine of Texas participants will prepare a wide range of BBQ staples – brisket, pork ribs, beans, chef’s choice and Dutch Oven – Sweet.
Kids ages 5 – 17 years old are not left out in this competition – they can participate in ribeye steak and pork ribs.
Cookers can enter 8 categories: Brisket, Pork Ribs, Chicken, Chef’s Choice, Beans, Dutch Oven Sweet, Best Decorated Site Award, the best smoked weenie and People’s Choice Brisket (new this year). Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in all categories except Best Decorated Site Award - Texas BBQ is the theme
The popular and tasty kid’s cook categories are rib-eye steaks and pork ribs. Kid’s Cook Ribeye Steak (ages 5 –12 years) - $20 entry fee (steak is provided by Jurek’s Meat Market) and ribs category (13 – 17 years) – entry fee is $20.
First place in each age category will win a prize and trophy.
You have two options for camping and Brisket entry (must enter brisket category):
Colorado Cove (water, sewer & electric) - $200 (price includes camp site, 1 RV/Camper, BBQ trailer and 2 cars) or the Wilderness Area (water & electric) - $150 (price includes camp site, 1 RV/Camper, BBQ trailer and 2 cars); Pork Ribs, Chef’s Choice, Beans, Dutch Oven Sweet, are $25 each category; additional vehicles/day use vehicles are $10/car.
If you want to enter an additional brisket the entry fee is $100.
You can enter each category multiple times.
You can enter the Best Decorated Site, Best Decorated Weenie and People’s Choice Brisket at no charge. Additional camp sites can be reserved.
How to Register:
In person at Bay City Parks and Recreation Office, 1209 10th Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In person at Riverside Park, 7330 FM 2668, Monday – Sunday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Register on-line at https://www.cityofbaycity.org/190/Parks-Recreation.
Click on the Riverside button.
Call Riverside Park at 979-245-0340 or Parks and Recreation at 979-323-1660.
Want more information on this event or other Parks and Recreation’s programs, events, facilities or parks?
Check out the city’s webpage at https://www.cityofbaycity.org/190/Parks-Recreation; or follow us on Facebook: @BCPAR; Instagram: @BCPARD or Twitter: @baycity_parks.
