Houston Rib Ticklers

Houston Rib Ticklers

World Championship BBQ Cook-Off

Cook-off hero

Join us Feb 26–28, 2026

BBQ • Live Music • Good Times

Championship-Style BBQ

Full-size Texas BBQ served every night with brisket, ribs, sausage, all the fixins & Big Jon’s chili — and a few surprises. All guests enjoy a full open bar with beer, liquor, frozen margaritas, sodas & water. Great music & dancing all 3 nights!

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Houston Rib Ticklers

Proud competitors at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo World Championship BBQ Cook-Off.

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Gate Times

Thursday, Feb. 26: 5–11 PM · Friday, Feb. 27: Noon–11 PM · Saturday, Feb. 28: 9 AM–11 PM

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Serving Times

Thu & Fri 6–8 PM · Sat Lunch 1–2 PM · Sat Dinner 6–8 PM

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About the Events

Three nights of BBQ, live music, and good company. We’re just down the way from the Miller Lite Stage — come down the main drag & hang a right on Chisholm Trail.

Bronze

$750
  • • 2 VIP passes · all 3 nights

Silver

$1,500
  • • 2 VIP passes · all 3 nights
  • • 10 single-night wristbands

Gold

$2,500
  • • 4 VIP passes · all 3 nights
  • • 16 single-night wristbands

Platinum

$3,500
  • • 4 VIP passes · all 3 nights
  • • 28 single-night wristbands

Diamond

$5,000+
  • • 8 VIP passes · all 3 nights
  • • 40 single-night wristbands

Pricing does not include access to cook-off grounds or other tents. Each patron must have a wristband to enter the tent.

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