WCBBQ Contest 2026

 The World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest presented by Cotton Holdings. The only way to get into the BBQ Social Club tent is with an invitation through a donorship. We have limited donor slots for the BBQ Social Club tent, so securing your spot early is essential. All donor funds must be received by December 17th to confirm your slot; late payments will result in forfeiture to potential new donors. With last year’s donorships sold out and a waiting list, prompt payment is crucial. Package details are available below.

Event Details:

 The BBQ Social Club’s infamous Black Tent & Party Area is where Texas hospitality comes alive. Each year, our space grows bigger and better — blending legendary barbecue, premium drinks, and first-class entertainment into an unforgettable Cook-Off experience.

Guests enjoy an upgraded open bar with a full premium drink selection — including our Main Bar area featuring five bars, each staffed with friendly bartenders, plus specialty Tequila and Bourbon Bars for those who appreciate a finer pour.

On the pit side, we serve an award-winning spread anchored by two 300+-pound whole hogs smoked nightly, along with brisket, chicken, sausage, mac & cheese, beans, corn, and rotating sides that could feed a small town. Dinner is served from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM each night, followed by desserts, hors d’oeuvres, and Thursday-night favorites from B&B Butchers & Restaurant, featuring truffle macaroni and cheese and signature desserts.

Entertainment is handled by our live band, The Emotions, performing every night, bringing high energy and a full mix of crowd favorites that keep the tent moving until close.

Guests can also enjoy a shoeshine station open until 8:30 PM, plenty of space to relax and soak in the Texas atmosphere that makes BBQ Social Club a true Cook-Off destination.

Whether you’re here for the barbecue, the bourbon, or the people — you’ll find that the Black Tent is more than a party; it’s a Texas tradition built on friendship, flavor, and full glasses. Our tent is conveniently located at the Northeast corner of the lot, near the entrance gate of Committee Street & Chisholm Trail.

Entry Guidelines:

To ensure we maintain an exclusive and enjoyable atmosphere, invitations are specific to Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night entry only. Invitations must be presented at the door for entry, no entry is allowed into the tent without an invitation in hand. This allows us to manage capacity and ensure our guests have the best experience—no long lines like other tents.

• Regular Invitation: Valid for one person on the designated night and must be presented for entry into the tent (either Thursday, Friday, or Saturday).

  *No individual tickets will be sold, only donorship packages.*

For inquiries, contact us through the button below or reach out to Tom Laird at (713) 922-0863 or Ryan Laird at (713) 261-8809.