CedarFest – Cedar Park
Bring Your Cook Teams to the 2023 Cedar Fest BBQ Cook-Off
This year’s event will be held on April 1st at
Elizabeth Milburn Park (1901 Sun Chase Blvd) Cedar Park, TX.
General Information:
- BBQ Cook Off: Friday and Saturday, March 31st & April 1st
- Competition and Judging: Saturday, April 1st from 12PM to 2:30PM
- Cedar Fest Festival: Saturday, April 1st from 11 AM to 5 PM. Bring your family for rides, games, food trucks, booths & more!
- Admittance is free. Some activities may have a fee.
2023 Cedar Fest BBQ Cook-Off Schedule
Friday, March 31st
- 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 1st
- 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: $250 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: $50 | Prize: $500
Cancellation Policy:
Prior to March 1, 2023: Full Refund
March 1-15, 2023: 50% Refund
After March 15, 2023: 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 [email protected]. Spots are limited.
For more information or questions contact Amanda Peet at [email protected] or at 512.260.7800