# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Wild Game and BBQ Cook-Off
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Grill, Gather, and Give Back at the Wild Game and BBQ Cook-Off!
Join your friends and neighbors on May 8th and 9th at Moody Gardens Resort for a memorable weekend hosted by Yaga’s Children’s Fund! Experience the thrill of the IBCA-sanctioned BBQ Cook-Off, great entertainment, delicious food, and community spirit—all benefiting children throughout Galveston County.

Event highlights include:

Friday Night Fundraiser (May 8, 6 PM): Enjoy live music, tasty bites, beverages, and the exciting $10,000 Grand Prize Raffle drawing!

Silent Auction: Bid both days on exclusive experiences, gift baskets, memorabilia, and more.

Team Registration: https://www.ycfgalveston.org/copy-of-team-registration-1

Free Children’s Area: Featuring a petting zoo, face painting, giant bubbles, obstacle courses, balloon artists, and more!

Run Wild 5K: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-ycf-5k-fun-run

Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the weekend!

Together, we've raised over $2 million for local children's charities—join us in making an even greater impact this year!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galveston/2026-wild-game-and-bbq-cook-off/200029544405024
- **Event Categories**: art, nonprofit, music, fine-arts, charities, workshops, live-music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 414

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Galveston
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Moody Gardens
- **lat**: 29.275599727566
- **long**: -94.851214885712
- **full address**: Moody Gardens, Nature's Wonders, Galveston, TX 77554, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Wild Game and BBQ Cook-Off being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Wild Game and BBQ Cook-Off takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Moody Gardens, Nature's Wonders, Galveston, TX 77554, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Wild Game and BBQ Cook-Off?
  - **A:** 2026 Wild Game and BBQ Cook-Off is organized by Yaga's Children's Fund.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Wild Game and BBQ Cook-Off is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Galveston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 410+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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