81008: Taylor BBQ Cookoff Set for Next Weekend
It's almost time again for the Annual Taylor International Barbeque cookoff, now in its 31st year. This year's event is scheduled for August 15 and 16, 2008 at Murphy Park in Taylor. Along with the cookoff, look for an arts and crafts show and carnival.
Gates open Saturday with judging of the meats and showmanship at noon with results announced around at 5:00 p.m.
Check out our
online photo gallery for shots from last year's event as well as a
video with photos from the very popular cookoff.
Labels: Barbecue, Festivals
posted by Paris & John @ 3:07 PM
POTD: Smitty's Market, Lockhart
The smoky hallway leading to the pit at Smitty's Market is a clue to the years of barbecue tradition this building has witnessed. Although the name of Smitty's Market may be new to some Texas travelers, this was the home of Kreuz Market for over half a century. In 1999, Nina Schmidt Sells took over the market her father had long run, changed the name, but kept the smoky goodness for which the market is known. Nina's brother took the Kreuz name and opened a new barbecue eatery also in Lockhart.
Labels: Barbecue, Photo of the Day
posted by Paris & John @ 12:34 PM
TexasTripper Editors Judging Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff
It's almost the third weekend in August again and that means it's time for the Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff! This year, we'll be judging several barbecue categories in the competition so keep an eye out for us at the event on Saturday, August 18 and come by and say hi if you see us!
The cookoff takes place in Murphy Park; gates open at 9am with judging at noon. Along with the 'que, there will also be pony rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, and more.
For more information:• visit
http://www.taylorjaycees.org/cookoff/Labels: Barbecue, TexasTripper News
posted by Paris & John @ 2:27 PM
Plans Set for Yaga's BBQ Cookoff in Galveston
This year will mark the 11th year for the Annual Yaga Wild Game Championship and BBQ Cook-off to be held Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, 2007. The event benefits the Yaga’s Children’s Fund and will be held at Pier 21 on Galveston Island .
Friday Events: The Sponsor Party includes a ribeye buffet, a silent auction and a chance to preview the chefs at work. Local live bands will be playing and attendees can check out the silent auction items.
Saturday Events: The smoking pits will be busy competing in seven divisions: seafood, chicken, pork ribs, brisket, a ladies-only category, an open category and wild game. A Kids' Area will include moon walks, face painting, pony rides, and more.
For more information:• call (713) 818-5507
• visit
www.yagaschildrensfund.orgLabels: Barbecue, Festivals, Gulf Coast
posted by Paris & John @ 4:48 PM
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It's almost time again for the Annual Taylor International Barbeque cookoff, now in its 31st year. This year's event is scheduled for August 15 and 16, 2008 at Murphy Park in Taylor. Along with the cookoff, look for an arts and crafts show and carnival.
