2026 BBQ Cook Off & Washer Tournament

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Date and Time

Friday Jan 16, 2026 Saturday Jan 17, 2026

Friday: 2pm to 10pm
Saturday: 10am to 6pm

BBQ Team Turn In Times:
Chili – Friday 6:00 pm
Cook’s Choice – Friday 7:00 pm
Margarita – Friday 8:00 pm
Bloody Mary – Saturday 9:00 am
Dutch-Oven Dessert – Saturday 10:00 am
Salsa – Saturday 11:00 am
Beans – Saturday 12:00 pm
Chicken – Saturday 1:00 pm
Ribs – Saturday 2:00 pm
Brisket – Saturday 3:00 pm

Washer Tournament: Friday, Jan 16th 4pm-6pm
Hospitality Judging: Friday, Jan 16th 8:30pm

Location

Helotes Fairgrounds
12210 Leslie Rd
Helotes, TX 78023

12210 Leslie Rd Helotes TX 78023

Fees/Admission

DEADLINE EXTENDED DUE TO PERMIT FLEXIBILITY WITH THE CITY. REGISTER ASAP!
BBQ Team Entry | $500 (members) / $650 (non-members)

One BBQ Team
Entry in 3 main meat categories (Brisket, Spareribs, Chicken)

Jackpot Options:

Chili Jackpot - $25
Cook's Choice Jackpot - $25
Margarita Jackpot - $25
Dutch Oven Dessert Jackpot - $25
Bean Jackpot - $25
Salsa Jackpot - $25
Bloody Mary Jackpot - $25

Washer Team Entry | $50

One Washer Team Entry of 2
Must be GSABA Member to Enter
$20 per mulligan (2 per team allowed)

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE :
https://form.jotform.com/GSABA210/2026-promotional-partnership-select

Contact Information

For BBQ team questions or available sponsorships, please contact Araceli ''Chely'' Trejo, atrejo@sabuilders.com or 210-696-3800.
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Description

🔥 Join us for the sixth annual GSABA “Up in Smoke” BBQ Cook-Off & Washer Tournament, a two-day experience filled with opportunities to connect. Enjoy BBQ tastings prepared by our participating teams and it's FREE for ALL Spectators & Foodies to Attend!!