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Brews, Ewes, & BBQ

BBQ Cook-Off

Save the Date!
Join us for the 2026 Downtown San Angelo Brews, Ewes, & BBQ Festival on Saturday, March 7, 2026!

This full-day celebration will feature a sizzling BBQ cook-off with brisket, pork ribs, chicken, and the world-famous World Championship Lamb Cook-off. Young chefs can showcase their skills in our Kids-Que Cooking Competition for ages 6–15.

The event is open to all ages—so bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your appetite!

Location: 325 S. Oakes St., along the beautiful Concho River
Proceeds Benefit: Revitalization of Downtown San Angelo

Mark your calendars for a day of great food, fun, and community spirit!

Event Date

March 7, 2026
11:00 AM
Brews Ewes & BBQ Logo
Main Brews, Ewes, & BBQ Flyer
Kid's Que Flyer

BBQ Cook-Off Registration

Do you cook the meanest brisket this side of the Rio Grande? We’ll be the judge of that! Teams or individuals are encouraged to compete for the best brisket, chicken, spare ribs, beans, or lamb. Team Registration Fees are $225.00 for the BBQ cookoff. There is also an additional +$50 fee for the Beans Competition. Cookoff participants will need to bring all food items they wish to cook, however lamb will be provided for free to the first 50 teams that register and also wish to participate in the Lamb Challenge. Electricity & water will not be provided so be sure to bring a generator if need be.

Note that we have separate forms for Team Registration & Payment.
All teams must submit both forms to be fully entered.

Team Registration: BBQ Cook-Off
Payment: BBQ Cook-Off

Kid's Que Registration

Sponsored By:

Event Sponsor

The Kid’s Que competition lets everyone get in on the fun. Kid’s Que is split into two categories by age group: Ages 6-10 will compete in the Hamburger competition and ages 11-15 will compete in the Pork Chop competition. The event has a $25 entry fee per child/parent team. Meat will be provided and all child participants must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by H-E-B Helping Here.

Note that we have separate forms for Kid’s Que Registration & Payment.
All child/parent teams must submit both forms to be fully entered.

Team Registration: Kid's Que
Payment: Kid's Que

Vendor Registration

Additional Information for Vendors coming soon.

In-Person/Mail-in Registration

If you would prefer to register in person or by mail you may download either the BBQ Cook-Off or Kid’s Que registration forms below. These must be turned in along with payment before the end of the day on March 6th, 2026. Please send all forms and/or payments to the Downtown San Angelo, Inc. Office at 24 W. Concho Avenue, San Angelo, TX 76903. Vendors must use online registration

Download: BBQ Cook-Off Registration Form
Download: Kid's Que Registration Form

Event Schedule

Day 1: Friday, March 6, 2026

  • 9:00am : Registration Opens
  • All Day: Site available for setup. Teams will be directed to designated camp areas upon arrival.

Day 2: Saturday, March 7, 2026

  • Details coming Soon!

Sponsor Information

Would you or your company like to help contribute to the success of the festival? Multiple sponsorship levels are available. For more information please call 325.655.2345 or download the form below and mail it in or drop it off at the DSA office. We look forward to your support.

Sponsor Info & Registration Form