Barbecue Cook-Off

Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off

Save the Date for 2026

Thursday, October 8, 2026
5pm-8pm
Tri-State Fairgrounds - 3301 SE 10th

Tickets are on sale NOW through the Tri-State Fairgrounds website or their office at 3301 SE 10th. All-Inclusive Tickets are $35 in advance thru 10/7 and will be $45 online the day of the event and at the gate.

Click Here to Buy Tickets on the Tri-State Fair Website

*Children 6 and under are free with a paid adult. However, we remind you that the Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off is a business networking event with large crowds, alcohol, smoke, and hot cookers, therefore it isn't necessarily a kid-friendly environment. Please exercise caution when bringing children to this event for their safety. We discourage strollers and wagons due to the size of the crowd and being a trip hazard, but if you do bring a stroller or wagon, it must have a child in it and not just be used for carrying items.

Please no ziplocks and to-go containers. Food is meant to be enjoyed at this event and taking large amounts of food outside of the event gates is not allowed.

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NO LARGE BAGS OR BACKPACKS. CLEAR BAGS ARE BEST, AND ALL BAGS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH.

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Map of the Event Grounds

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Participating Teams Map

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Safe Ride Initiative

The Safe Ride Initiative, a partnership between DeBault Title and Andrea’s Project, helps prevent impaired driving by providing free safe ride options for guests at approved community events.

Through sponsored ride vouchers, custom flyer with QR code access, and prevention messaging, the initiative encourages people to plan ahead, make responsible choices, and get home safely.

This initiative is made possible through generous support from DeBault Title and David Elizalde, who personally donates funds, to help provide free rides for community members.

Scan the QR Code on the Flyer to claim your voucher to get a FREE safe ride to and from the Chamber BBQ on October 8th.

Opportunity to Win Prizes

Purchase Opportunity to Win Tickets for a Chance to Win one of two great prizes. Chances for either of these great prizes can be purchased for $5 each or 5/$20 or 30/$100 from now through the Cook-Off on October 8th. Ask a Chamber staff member for more information or to buy chances.

You could win:

A Traeger Ironwood XL Grill courtesy of Boyd’s Equipment / Boyd’s Backyard & BBQ Supply valued at $2,625.
Or Two Round-Trip Tickets anywhere Southwest flies valued at over $1,000.