Papalote VFD State Championship Cook-off


Papalote VFD State Championship Cook-off
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Close-up, Smoked Sliced Beef Brisket

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Annual Papalote Volunteer Fire Department Cook-Off

Held at Papalote Fire Station: 134 CR 629, Sinton, TX 78387 (in Papalote between Sinton and Skidmore on Highway 181)

April 24th and 25th, 2026

Cash prize for 1st through 10th in each meat category and cash prize for grand and reserve champion

Brisket - 1/2 Chicken - Pork Spare Ribs

Entry Fee $225 (1 meat or all); limit of 45 teams

Reserve sites, must be paid in advance

Jackpot beans, Cook's Choice and Women Only Dessert - entry fee $30 each, prize 50/50, cash prize pay out 1st place only

All IBCA meats and jackpot items must be prepared on site

Turn in times:

Friday, April 24th - cook's choice at 7pm

Saturday, April 25th

  • 10am - beans
  • 11am - women's only dessert
  • 12pm - chicken judging
  • 1:30p - pork spare ribs
  • 3:00p - brisket

Refer to IBCA Website www.IBCABBQ.org for rules and for more info click here

Contact Lee Garza for info at 361-742-9662