25th Annual
Good Times Celebration® Barbecue Cook-Off

Thursday, September 10, 2020
5pm-8pm
Chamber Grounds at 10th & Polk

Attending the Event
All-inclusive tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the gate. Tickets will be on sale in August 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 2020 Cook-Off, contact Lindsey at 806-342-2006. *NOTE: Submitting the online form or 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.

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.

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.

If you are interested in participating in the 2020 Cook-Off, contact Lindsey at 806-342-2006.NOTE: Completion and submission of paperwork does not guarantee space. This event sells out and is based on availability.

Click here to view our online photo album of the photos from this year's cook-off.

Panhandle Tickets Outlets
Tickets will be on sale in August

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

2019 Cook-Off Results

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Purchase Opportunity to Win Tickets
for a Chance at One of TWO Great Prizes!

Purchase your chance for the opportunity to win this awesome Green Mountain Grills - Jim Bowie Prime Grill valued at $899 courtesy of Boyd's Equipment to be given away during this year's barbecue cook-off. The Chamber is selling tickets to win either this pellet grill or one round-trip ticket on Southwest Airlines valued at $400 to anywhere they fly. (One ticket is good for both drawings.)

Tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20 and are available at the Chamber of Commerce offices at 10th & Polk. The drawings for this grill and the airline ticket will be held on Thursday, September 12th following the awards presentation of our cook-off at approximately 7:30 pm.

This grill will be available to view at the Chamber offices from August 26th through September 12th.

Winner need not be present to win. Winner is responsible for taxes.

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Barbecue Cook-Off Grand Prize

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Each of our cooking teams are competing for bragging rights and a beautiful plaque from ARC - Awards Recognition Concept. We award the top 3 places in each category of ribs, brisket, and other meats in professional, corporate, and amateur divisions. A point system is assigned to the winning places, and the team with the overall highest points at the end of the awards will win the Grand Prize...a Green Mountain Grills - Daniel Boone Prime Grill courtesy of Boyd's Equipment valued at $699.

Thank You To These 2019 Sponsors
2020 Sponsors Coming Soon

Presenting Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Additional Supporters

806 Sports
AGN Media
City of Amarillo
Cumulus
Desperado's Catering
DJ Entertainment
Hamilton Grant Texas Criminal Lawyers
KB Recycling
Multiple Systems
Panhandle PBS / FM 90
Route 66 Media
Southwest Airlines
Taco Villa
Toot'n Totum
Townsquare Media
Valley Proteins
W Silver Recycling

Frequently Asked Questions...

WHAT IS GOING ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT? Wednesday 9/9 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 9/10. $40/person at the gate at 5pm on 9/10.

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, 9/10. 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 9/10. 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, 9/10.

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, 9/8 and reopen at 12am on Friday, 9/11. 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 Coors of Amarillo / Reed Beverage, Tyson Foods, and United Supermarkets / Market Street / Amigos for being our presenting sponsors along with about 100 other sponsors. Check out the complete list above.

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