Simple trips are often the best.
You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.
May 1 – May 2, 2026
Viva! Cinco de Mayo
San Marcos
Texas' official state-wide Menudo Cook-off will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo Celebration in San Marcos,…
Hill Country
Cook Offs in Hill Country
5 events found
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
May 9 – May 9, 2026
Annual West Texas Championship Cook-Off
Sonora
Top cooks enter brisket, ribs, chicken, chili, goat and steak.
Let the road decide.
Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.
May 24 – May 24, 2026
Annual Salsa Fest
San Marcos
Come to the celebration of Spring and Spicy Food in Texas at the Eye of…
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
Aug 8 – Aug 8, 2026
World Championship Barbecue Goat Cook-Off
Brady
This is one of the largest goat cook-offs in Texas. Includes activities for the whole…
Start early. Stay late.
The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.
Sep 4 – Sep 5, 2026
Hill Country BBQ Cookoff
San Marcos
Come out and enjoy the fun of one of the biggest and best BBQ cook-offs…