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Smoke & Guns State Championship Cookoff

September 12 - September 13

Smoke & Guns State Championship Cookoff: A Fundraiser Benefiting the Van Zandt First Responders Fund

Calling all BBQ enthusiasts! Do you consider yourself the BEST Pitmaster in town? Have SMOKIN’ BBQ skills that can’t be beaten? Or maybe you are just looking for a fun and friendly competition for a GREAT cause! We have the perfect event for you…Register for Silver Spur Resort’s Smoke & Guns Cook-Off, an IBCA-sanctioned event on September 12-13th! For official rules, visit ibcabbq.org.

Cook-off Details

The entry fee is $200 with  80% Payout, 50% 1st Place Jackpots, and 20% donated to the Van Zandt First Responders Fund. Optional add-ons include Steak & Burnt Ends for an additional $30 each (one winner per category). Trophies will be awarded to winners at the conclusion of the BBQ Smoke-off on Saturday, inside The Barn. See the schedule of turn-in times listed below.

The entry fee includes a parking spot with no water/electricity. Full hookup RV sites and cabins are available for an additional fee. Mention the BBQ Competition for discounted rates. Book RV/Lodging by 8/22/25 to receive discount by calling 903-420-1400. Golf carts are welcome. Additional fundraising activities will be held during the cook-off.

Cook-Off Turn-In & Judging

Meats to be cooked:
One (1) Fully Jointed Chicken Half (Complete with wing, breast, thigh, and drumstick.)
Pork Spare Ribs (Required: eight (8) Individual Pork Spare Ribs)
Brisket (Required: eight (8) Full Slices)
Jackpot Steak-Additional $30
Jackpot Burnt Ends-Additional $30

Turn-in and judging will take place in the climate-controlled Barn.

Friday, September 12th: 

6:00 pm- Cooks Meeting

7:30 pm- Jackpot Steak Turn-in

Saturday, September 13th:

12:00 pm- Chicken Turn-in

1:30 pm- Pork Spareribs Turn-in

3:00 pm- Brisket Turn-in

3:30 pm- Jackpot Burnt Ends Turn-in

Register Today!

Click on the “Book Now” button below. This is a registration page only and no fees will be collected. Select the ticket type “Entry Fee” for registration to the Cook-Off (required). Select steak or burnt ends add-ons (optional). The entry fee is $200 per team and each add-on is $30. You will receive an invoice to the email you have provided and your registration will be complete once your payment is received. We apologize for the extra step, however, since this is a fundraising event, we are trying to eliminate as many fees as possible so more money will be added to the payout and donation amount.

Contact Misty Roberts with additional questions at 903-420-1400 x2 or email Sales@TheSilverSpurResort.com.

 

 

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September 12
End:
September 13
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Organizer

Silver Spur Resort
Phone
903-420-1400
Email
Sales@TheSilverSpurResort.com
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Venue

Silver Spur Resort
13785 SH19
Canton, TX 75103 United States
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Phone
903-420-1400
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