11th Annual BBQ Cookoff - Supporting Caldwell County Brown Santa
We will be hosting our 11th Annual BBQ Cookoff at San Marcos River Resort on Oct 17th and 18th. Categories include Chicken, Pork Spare Ribs, Beef Brisket, and Open. Each category requires a $15 entry fee or all 4 for $50. We will also be having two bonus categories of Bloody Mary's ($10 optional entry fee) and Kids Desserts (Free).
We will also be have a silent auction on Saturday. We are looking for donations for items in the silent auction. If you would like to donate, please send an email to jmohr@sanmarcosriverresort.com or call our park at (512) 213-0112 and ask for Jessica or Curtis.
Half of all the proceeds from the BBQ cookoff and the silent auction will be donated to the Caldwell County Brown Sheriff.

Date and Time
Friday Oct 17, 2025 Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Meat inspection Oct 17th 4p-8p
Judging
Kids Dessert - Oct 17 @ 8 pm
Open - Oct 17 @ 8:30 pm
Bloody Mary - Oct 18 @ 10 am
Chicken - Oct 18 @ 1 pm
Pork Spare Ribs - Oct 18 @ 2:30 pm
Beef Brisket - Oct 18 @ 4 pm
Location
San Marcos River Resort
745 S Main St
Fentress, TX 78622
Fees/Admission
Entries must have an overnight reservation
Day passes are available for $15 per person
Contact Information
Jessica Mohr
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