Cedar Fest
Join us for Cedar Fest 2026 on Saturday, April 11th at Elizabeth Milburn Park from 11AM-5PM! This free, family-friendly event is packed with fun—local vendors, kids' activities, delicious food, and more. Don’t miss out on a day of community and celebration! See you there!
The Cedar Fest BBQ Cook-Off is a two-day competition between cook teams and judged by KCBS Certified Judges.
2026 Cedar Fest BBQ Cook-Off
General Information:
2026 Cedar Fest BBQ Cook-Off Schedule
Friday, April 10th
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. – Cooker Check-In
- 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. – Meat Inspection/KCBS tray distribution
- 5:30 - 6 p.m. – Head Cook’s Meeting
- 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. – Cook’s Dinner
Saturday, April 11th
- 10:30 - 11 a.m. – Judges Meeting
- 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. – Children’s Festival
- 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. – Competition Turn In
12:00 - Chicken | 12:30 - Pork Ribs
1:00 - Pork | 1:30 Brisket
2:00 - Cook’s Choice
- 4 p.m. – Awards Ceremony
BBQ Cook-Off Information
$15,000 Total Payout!
Grand Champion: $3,000 | Reserve Champion: $2,000 | Place 1st through 10th win cash prizes!
We are only taking the first 70 BBQ Teams! Registration is not confirmed until registration form, W-9 form, and entry fees are received. All teams must be self-contained.
Entry Fee: $300 per team - This is a KCBS Cook-Off
Cook off categories: Beef Brisket, Chicken, Pork, and Pork Ribs
Cook's Choice Winner takes all! Entry Fee: $75 | Prize: $500
Cancellation Policy:
Prior to March 15, 2026: Full Refund
March 15-30, 2026: 50% Refund
After April 1st, 2026: No Refund
This is a rain or shine event!
We are only accepting KCBS Certified Judges. Please email your name and judge's number to erika@cedarparkchamber.org. Spots are limited.
For more information or questions contact Erika Sainos at erika@cedarparkchamber.org or at 512.260.7800
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CHASCO Constructors
Chuck Lee BBQ
Facilities Resource, Inc.
George's Jungle BBQ
Glamping Grillers
Holy Smokes
| HEB CedarPark | ||
| La Pasadita Cooking Team | ||
| The 40-Yard Smoke Crew | ||
| Quality in Smoke | ||
| Redneks con Fuego | ||
| Rollin Smoke BBQ | ||
| Rusty Junk BBQ | ||
| SmartSights Smoke Signals | ||
| Smokin Bro's | ||
Smokin Cochinos
Smoking & Toasting BBQ
Snow to Smoke BBQ Co.
TCH Socal
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SILVER SPONSORS
Fruition Developments
A+ Federal Credit Union
Hill Country Bible Church
Renewal by Anderson
The Goddard School Cedar Park
Texas Taco Kitchen
Turbo Tint Cedar Park
James Avery
Courtyard by Marriot Northwest/Lakeline
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
