Schedule
Thursday, April 23th, 2026 (Cook Teams & Particpants Only)
- 12:00pm: Gates open to particpant for setup only
- 06:00pm Pitmasters meeting
- 10:00pm: Quiet hours begin - No Re-entry
Friday, April 24th, 2026
- 6:00am: End of quiet hours
- 12:00 pm Gates open to public/visitors
- 1:00 pm Judges assemble
- 2:00 pm chicken
- 2:45 pm pork ribs
- 3:30 pm brisket
- 3:00 - 5:00 pm - Mentor Appreciation Event
- 4:15 pm pitmaster’s choice
- Live Music 4:30 and 6:00
- 5:30 pm: Awards ceremony
- 10:00 PM Site Closes to public/vistors
- 12:00pm: EVERYONE GONE GONE GONE
Site Information
- Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln, Austin, TX 78724
- Each team will be provided with up to a 40 ft x 40 ft site (Water and Power provisions TBD)
- Ash bins will be located at specific locations on site.
- Grey water disposal will be located at specific locations on site.
- Trash disposal will be located at a specific location on site.
- Onsite security will be provided.
- Outdoor portable restroom facilities will be provided.
- Tents/coverings, cookers, and all equipment will be responsibility of the team.
- Each team is expected to keep a clean, orderly, and safe site.
- Tear down shall occur after 10PM on Friday or Saturday AM. No tear down during event.
- Alcohol shall be BYOB, but will be limited to beer, wine, seltzers, & malt liquor. No alcohol shall be served or sold.
- Schedule subject to change.
