24th Annual
Good Times Celebration® Barbecue Cook-Off

Thursday, September 12, 2019
5pm-8pm
Chamber Grounds at 10th & Polk

Attending the Event
All-inclusive tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the gate. Tickets are on sale now at any Panhandle Ticket outlet including the Civic Center Box Office and any area United Supermarket, by phone at 806-378-3096 or online. Note, online tickets incur an additional internet fee. Tickets are NOT sold at the Chamber offices.

Cooking at the Event
If you are interested in participating in the 2019 Cook-Off, you can download and print the 2018 participant package here for an idea of what to expect. The 2019 packet will be available Summer 2019. . *NOTE: Submitting the paperwork does not guarantee a space at the event. Team space is filled with the previous year's returning sponsors first, followed by new sponsor teams. Space is limited. Please direct any questions to Jason at 806.342.2018.

2018 Cook-Off Results

Click here for the 2018 list of winners.

Panhandle Tickets Outlets

Amarillo Civic Center Box Office
Open Noon - 6pm Daily
Monday - Saturday

3rd & Buchanan
806.378.3096

Area United Supermarkets
Customer Service Desks
Open 7am-7pm Daily

2530 S Georgia (Market Street) - 806.468.6000
1501 Amarillo Blvd. East - 806.373.7424
3400 River Road - 806.383.6544
4701 S Washington - 806.373.2122
5601 W Amarillo Blvd. - 806.353.6464
5807 SW 45th - 806.353.9700
3552 S Soncy - 806.467.6800
3300 I-40 East (Amigo’s) - 806.373.5335

Outside Amarillo
201 N 23rd (Canyon) - 806.655.2300
1420 N. Hobart (Pampa) - 806.669.6115
1414 West Wilson (Borger) - 806.273.3185
1420 Guylane Plaza (Dumas) - 806.935.4894
1601 Tennessee (Dalhart) - 806.249.6167

About the Event

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The Barbecue is a Chamber tradition, held on the second Thursday in September on and around the Chamber grounds. The event draws over 6,000 attendees and 110 businesses represented by 100 cooking teams. Cooking teams compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place honors for the best ribs, brisket and “other” meats in professional, corporate or amateur divisions. 100 volunteer judges have the chore of choosing the winners from some of the most mouthwatering food found anywhere. The Showmanship competition often sees cooking teams use extravagant themes for their costumes and booth decoration. Click on the image to the right to see how the Grand Prize will be awarded to one cooking team.

As with all Chamber events, the Barbecue gives sponsors a great way to publicize their business. Businesses and their employees have a chance to network with the business community in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. All businesses are encouraged to wear company logo attire to promote their company.

This event wouldn't be possible without the generosity of every one of the sponsors and the 200+ volunteers that give of their time. The proceeds from this event support other Chamber programs and projects to keep Chamber dues low.

Interested in participating? View & Print the 2018 Barbecue Packet for rules, sponsorship opportunities, and health department rules and regulations. NOTE: Completion and submission of paperwork does not guarantee space. This event sells out and is based on availability. Please direct specific questions about availability to Jason at 806.342.2018 for more information.

Thank You To These 2018 Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Additional Supporters

806 Sports
Cumulus
DJ Entertainment
KB Recycling
Panhandle PBS / FM 90
Toot'n Totum
Townsquare Media
Valley Proteins
W Silver Recycling

Frequently Asked Questions...

WHAT IS GOING ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT? Wednesday 9/12 is our PRIVATE TEAM NIGHT that is by invitation only for our barbecue sponsors and cooking teams. Each sponsor or cooking team was given a set number of wristbands to provide their employees, guests, team members, etc. We do not sell tickets or wristbands to this private party, and a wristband is required to attend that night’s event. Be sure to get tickets to come on Thursday.

HOW MUCH ARE TICKETS FOR THURSDAY'S BARBECUE COOK-OFF? $30/person in advance until 3pm on Thursday 9/13. $40/person at the gate at 5pm on 9/13.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE? This event is a one ticket gets it all event! You'll get food and drinks from 100 cooking teams and local beverage companies, and networking with your friends.

WHERE DO I GET TICKETS? Any Panhandle Tickets outlet including the Civic Center Box Office (open noon-6pm), any area United Supermarket, Market Street, or Amigos customer service desk (open 7am-7pm), by phone at 806-378-3096, online at PanhandleTickets.com (online tickets incur a small processing fee). The $30 price is good until 3pm on Thursday, 9/13. After 3pm they will only be available at the gates for $40 at 5pm.

WHERE ARE ENTRANCE GATES? You can come to the event through entrance gates at 10th & Polk, 12th & Polk, or 11th & Tyler. (NOTE: There is no entrance gate at 10th & Tyler this year.)

WHAT PAYMENTS DO YOU ACCEPT AT THE GATE? We gladly accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

I BOUGHT TICKETS ONLINE OR BY PHONE, WHERE DO I PICK THEM UP? You may pick up tickets at the Civic Center Box Office until 3pm Thursday 9/13. After that, any tickets purchased online or by phone will be available to pick up ONLY at the entrance gate at 10th & Polk at the line marked for "WILL CALL" starting at 5pm on Thursday, 9/13.

WHAT IF IT RAINS? Please don't say "rain". This event happens rain or shine.

WHAT ABOUT KIDS? The Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off is a business networking event, and designed primarily for adults. We value the safety of our littlest citizens and remind you that this event has a crowd of more than 6,000 people, 100 really hot cookers/grills, and alcohol. Please keep that in mind when deciding on whether to purchase a ticket for them.

WHAT STREETS ARE CLOSED & WHEN? Street closures downtown around the Chamber will close at 6pm on Tuesday, 9/11 and reopen at 12am on Friday, 9/14. Polk will be closed from 10th to 12th. Tyler will be closed from 10th to 12th. 11th will be closed from Harrison to Polk.

IS THE CHAMBER CLOSED? Our building will be locked, and phones will be turned to voicemail at 3pm Wednesday and Thursday. We apologize for any delay in returning calls or emails while we are putting on our biggest event of the year. Feel free to email us or leave us a voicemail or try a staff member's cell phone if you have it.

WHY DO YOU HAVE THIS EVENT? This event is a business networking event for our members and great folks in the Amarillo community. This event is a non-dues revenue event that helps raise money for the Chamber so that we can cover our basic operating costs and keep our membership dues low and affordable for any business.

WHO PUTS ON THIS EVENT? The Chamber relies on a whole host of sponsors to help us put on this event. Special thanks go to Arctic Glacier Premium Ice, Coors of Amarillo, and Tyson for being our presenting sponsors along with about 100 other sponsors. Check out the complete list above.

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Be sure to check out the photos from this past year's 2017 event! Watch the slideshow below or view the album on our Flickr page: http://bit.ly/BBQ2017Pic

24th AnnualGood Times Celebration® Barbecue Cook-Off