EVENT DATES

• Thursday, February 23, 2023
• Friday, February 24, 2023
• Saturday, February 25, 2023

EVENT INFORMATION

More than 250 teams, led by barbecue aficionados, compete in the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings. While most team tents are invitation-only, visitors can enjoy several public venues, including The Garden, Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon and the Chuckwagon. Plus, the carnival is open, for wild rides and fun games.

The Garden Stage, sponsored by Miller Lite, features some of the best up-and-coming and established artists in Texas country. The Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon also features live and DJ music, and has an outside patio for visitors to enjoy. Inside the saloon is the Chuckwagon, where visitors can pick up their complimentary sliced brisket plate with chips and beans.

TICKET INFORMATION

Adult tickets: $20.00

Children 3-12 years old: $10.00

Age 2 years and younger: FREE

Seasons Ground Pass: $50

It’s all about the ‘cue! Purchase tickets for entrance into NRG Park for the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, which kicks off the arrival of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ each year. Tickets includes a complimentary sliced barbecue beef sandwich plate, access to live music areas and admission to the carnival. Tickets do not include access to private cook-off tents. Tent passes are not for sale and are distributed by the Bar-B-Que teams.

• Children age 2 and under do not require a ticket.
• Onsite ticket sales end at 10:30 p.m. daily during the event, and online sales end at 9:30 p.m. daily during the event.

EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION

Houston Rodeo Guest Services: questions@rodeohouston.com

PARKING

Parking for the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest is different than the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ parking.

ON-SITE PARKING

PUBLIC PARKING 
Public on-site parking is available for $25 in the following locations:

Yellow Lot

• Location: The primary route to the Yellow Lot is 610 to Main St., enter Gate 16 off Main St.
• Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Pricing: $25

610 Lot

• Location: Entrance is off West Bellfort and Kirby.
• Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Pricing: $25

HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE PARKING
A limited number of ADA parking, including van accessible parking, are available in the Teal and Yellow lots for $25 per day. These spaces are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. Present valid state issued handicap placard or vehicle registration for access. Once ADA parking is FULL, ADA customers will be re-directed to the nearest ADA accessible or general parking lot.

Teal Lot (Also the ADA drop-off and pick-up location)

• Location: Entrance is Gate 14 off of Murworth
• Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Pricing: $25

Yellow Lot

• Location: The primary route to the Yellow Lot is 610 to Main St., enter Gate 16 off Main St.
• Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Pricing: $25

VENUE INFORMATION

For more information about NRG Park please check our FAQ page. For all other inquires please contact Guest Services at guestservices@nrgpark.com.