Ribs and Rods BBQ Cook-Off
Sat, Oct 04
|Bend Of The River Park
Time & Location
Oct 04, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bend Of The River Park, 7915 S General Bruce Dr, Temple, TX 76502, USA
About the event
Get ready for a weekend packed with hot rods, smoky BBQ, and live entertainment at the Ribs and Rods BBQ Cook Off!
Kicking off on Friday, October 4, gates open at 5 PM, welcoming car lovers and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Enjoy live music from Floyd & Co. at 7 PM, then settle in for a drive-in style screening of The Rocketeer at 9 PM under the stars. The fun continues on Saturday, October 5, with gates opening at 8 AM and a full day of activities. Rock out to Bruised Sinatra at 10 AM, cheer on contestants in the Chug-A-Lug contest at 11 AM, and catch live music throughout the day from artists like Tyler Layne and The David Doughty Band. Meanwhile, the BBQ showdown heats up with judging sessions for chicken, ribs, pork butt, and brisket happening throughout the afternoon, culminating in the BBQ Cook Off Awards at 4 PM. The car show awards follow at…