FEBRUARY 13-14, 2026

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Smokin on the Rio

Smokin’ on the Rio, now a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BBQ Cook-Off, was established in 2004 by a group of local businessmen with the goal of raising money in support of youth agricultural projects in the Rio Grande Valley.

SAVE THE DATE: February 13-14, 2026

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Smokin on the Rio Sponsors

Smokin' Supporters

Grillin' Supporters

  • Billie D Simpsom
  • CoBank
  • Depot Crop Ins
  • Doggett - John Deere
  • HEB
  • K-K Polled Brahmans
  • Lone Star Citrus Growers
  • MVEC
  • Ross Gin
  • Texas First Rental
  • Weslaco Elk's
  • Texas Regional Bank
  • Rio Bank

Smokin' on the Rio

Smokin’ on the Rio World Championship BBQ Cook-Off was established in 2004 by a group of local businessmen with the goal of raising money in support of youth agricultural projects in the Rio Grande Valley. 
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