February 12-13, 2027 — Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds, Mercedes, TX
Thursday, Feb 11, 2027
| Time | Event |
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| 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Team Check-In
Check-in Gate. Gate closes 7:01 PM until Friday 7:59 AM.
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Friday, Feb 12, 2027
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Team Check-In
Check-in Gate. Closes 6:00 PM sharp — all teams must be checked in by then.
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| 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Tray Pickup
RGVLS Event Center.
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| 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Random Meat Inspections
Inspections conducted throughout this window.
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| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Fajitas & Beans Check-In
Event Center. Entry fees ($50/each) must be paid online by Feb 11 at 10 PM.
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| 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
General Admission Gate Opens
$10 entry fee, 13 years and older.
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| 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Merchandise & Food Vendors Open |
| 6:00 PM |
Head Cooks Meeting
RGVLS Event Center. Mandatory.
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| 6:01 PM |
Cooking Team Gates Lock
Immediate ground gates locked until Saturday after awards. No exceptions.
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| 6:50 PM – 7:00 PM |
Jackpot Turn-In: Fajitas
RGVLS Event Center.
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| 7:50 PM – 8:00 PM |
Jackpot Turn-In: Beans
RGVLS Event Center.
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Saturday, Feb 13, 2027
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Tray Late Pickup
RGVLS Event Center.
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| 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
General Admission Gate Open
$10 entry fee, 13 years and older.
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| 9:00 AM – Midnight | Merchandise & Food Vendors Open |
| 10:50 AM – 11:00 AM |
CBA Turn-In: Chicken
RGVLS Event Center.
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| 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Live Music (Day)
Music Pavilion.
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| 12:20 PM – 12:30 PM |
CBA Turn-In: Pork Spareribs
RGVLS Event Center.
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| 1:50 PM – 2:00 PM |
CBA Turn-In: Pork
RGVLS Event Center.
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| 3:20 PM – 3:30 PM |
CBA Turn-In: Brisket
RGVLS Event Center.
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| 3:30 PM |
Future of BBQ Check-In
Champions Arena.
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| 4:00 PM |
Future of BBQ Cook Start
Champions Arena.
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| 4:20 PM – 4:30 PM |
Future of BBQ Turn-In
Champions Arena.
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| 6:00 PM |
Awards Ceremony
Music Pavilion. All awards (CBA, Jackpots, High School, Future of BBQ).
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| 6:00 PM – Midnight |
Live Music (Night)
Rodeo Arena. Headliner and supporting acts (lineup coming soon).
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Schedule subject to change. Please check back closer to the event for the latest details.