2026 BBQ Cook Off & Washer Tournament
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2026 BBQ Cook Off & Washer Tournament
Date:
January 16, 2026 - January 17, 2026
Registration:
Register Now
Event Description:
🔥 Join us for the sixth annual GSABA “Up in Smoke” BBQ Cook-Off & Washer Tournament, a two-day experience filled with opportunities to connect. Enjoy BBQ tastings prepared by our participating teams and it's FREE for ALL Spectators & Foodies to Attend!!
Event Media:
Event Sponsors:
Towel Partner
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Hospitality Award Partner
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Washer Number Partner
Beer Partner
Bag Partner
Raffle Partner
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- Colby Duke
Event Sponsors:
Awards Partner
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Promotional Partner
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Koozie Partner
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Premier Partner
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Location:
Helotes Fairgrounds
12210 Leslie Rd
Helotes, TX 78023
Date/Time Information:
Friday: 2pm to 10pm
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
BBQ Team Turn In Times:
Chili – Friday 6:00 pm
Cook’s Choice – Friday 7:00 pm
Margarita – Friday 8:00 pm
Bloody Mary – Saturday 9:00 am
Dutch-Oven Dessert – Saturday 10:00 am
Salsa – Saturday 11:00 am
Beans – Saturday 12:00 pm
Chicken – Saturday 1:00 pm
Ribs – Saturday 2:00 pm
Brisket – Saturday 3:00 pm
Washer Tournament: Friday, Jan 16th 4pm-6pm
Hospitality Judging: Friday, Jan 16th 8:30pm
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
BBQ Team Turn In Times:
Chili – Friday 6:00 pm
Cook’s Choice – Friday 7:00 pm
Margarita – Friday 8:00 pm
Bloody Mary – Saturday 9:00 am
Dutch-Oven Dessert – Saturday 10:00 am
Salsa – Saturday 11:00 am
Beans – Saturday 12:00 pm
Chicken – Saturday 1:00 pm
Ribs – Saturday 2:00 pm
Brisket – Saturday 3:00 pm
Washer Tournament: Friday, Jan 16th 4pm-6pm
Hospitality Judging: Friday, Jan 16th 8:30pm
Contact Information:
For BBQ team questions or available sponsorships, please contact Araceli ''Chely'' Trejo, atrejo@sabuilders.com or 210-696-3800.
Fees/Admission:
DEADLINE EXTENDED DUE TO PERMIT FLEXIBILITY WITH THE CITY. REGISTER ASAP!
BBQ Team Entry | $500 (members) / $650 (non-members)
https://form.jotform.com/GSABA210/2026-promotional-partnership-select
BBQ Team Entry | $500 (members) / $650 (non-members)
- One BBQ Team
- Entry in 3 main meat categories (Brisket, Spareribs, Chicken)
- Chili Jackpot - $25
- Cook's Choice Jackpot - $25
- Margarita Jackpot - $25
- Dutch Oven Dessert Jackpot - $25
- Bean Jackpot - $25
- Salsa Jackpot - $25
- Bloody Mary Jackpot - $25
- One Washer Team Entry of 2
- Must be GSABA Member to Enter
- $20 per mulligan (2 per team allowed)
https://form.jotform.com/GSABA210/2026-promotional-partnership-select
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