Cook-Off Team Information
May 8th and 9th 2026
Fire up your pits and gather the crew! Team registration for the Yaga’s Children’s Fund Wild Game & BBQ Cook-Off is opening soon, and we want you in the lineup. This IBCA-sanctioned event brings together pitmasters of all levels for a friendly, family-focused weekend that supports kids across Galveston County.
Expect familiar categories, lots of smiles, and a whole lot of flavor. One chief cook and up to nine assistants per team.
Details on site sizes, fees, power options, and rules will be posted with the form. Add your name to the interest list and be first to know when spots go live. It’s all for the kids!
Categories include:
Fajitas (Friday)
Seafood (Friday)
Margaritas (Saturday)
Chicken (Saturday)
Chef's Choice (Saturday)
Pork Ribs (Saturday)
Brisket (Saturday)
Wild Game (Mandatory) (Saturday)


