# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 23rd Annual Hamilton Band Boosters BBQ Cookoff
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Get ready to fire up the pits for a great cause! ? Join us for the 23rd Annual Hamilton Band Boosters BBQ Cookoff. This event is sanctioned by the Lone Star BBQ Society and 100% of the proceeds benefit the Hamilton ISD Band Program.
?️ WHEN: Friday, August 7th – Saturday, August 8th, 2026   
? WHERE: Circle T Arena & Resort Hamilton, TX  

? COMPETITION DETAILS
Think you have the best BBQ in Texas? We are offering a 100% Payout!  
Entry Fee: $150 plus one uncooked brisket.  
Categories: Chicken, Ribs, and Brisket.
Jackpot Beans: Separate $25 entry fee. 

⏱️ EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, August 7th:
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Tray Pick-up   
6:00 PM: Cook Meeting   

Saturday, August 8th (Turn-in Times):
11:00 AM: Beans   
12:00 PM: Chicken   
1:30 PM: Ribs   
3:00 PM: Brisket   
4:30 PM: Awards Ceremony

? HOW TO REGISTER
Pre-pay is not required but greatly appreciated!  
Online: Scan the QR code on the flyer to enter.  
Email: Send entry forms or questions to hamiltonbandbbq@hamiltonisd.org.  
Mail: Send checks (payable to Hamilton Band Boosters) and entry forms to: Hamilton Band Boosters c/o Heather Hansard   
400 S College St., Hamilton, TX 76531


? STAY & PLAY
Make it a weekend getaway! The Circle T Arena & Resort offers
*An on-site restaurant.
*RV & Camper spots (call 254-784-9854 to reserve)
*Swimming pool access (included with RV site rental).  
More info at https://circletarena.net/book-now/.  

Questions? Contact John Couch at 254.784.5074 for more info. 

There will also be a BBQ lunch with brisket, sausage, beans, potato salad, and dessert on Saturday. More info about the lunch when we get closer to the date!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/23rd-annual-hamilton-band-boosters-bbq-cookoff/200030075479320
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, sports, meetups, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hamilton
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Circle T Arena
- **lat**: 31.748335598998
- **long**: -98.169681458533
- **full address**: Circle T Arena, 4007 TX-36, Hamilton, TX 76531-2027, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 23rd Annual Hamilton Band Boosters BBQ Cookoff being held?
  - **A:** 23rd Annual Hamilton Band Boosters BBQ Cookoff takes place on Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Circle T Arena, 4007 TX-36, Hamilton, TX 76531-2027, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 23rd Annual Hamilton Band Boosters BBQ Cookoff?
  - **A:** 23rd Annual Hamilton Band Boosters BBQ Cookoff is organized by Hamilton Band Boosters BBQ Cookoff.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 23rd Annual Hamilton Band Boosters BBQ Cookoff 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 Hamilton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 23rd Annual Hamilton Band Boosters BBQ Cookoff sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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