A group of metro-east volunteers known as Truman’s 309 won first place in the non-restaurant/caterer division of Belleville’s Chili Cook-Off contest for the fifth year in a row. Formerly known as ...

The grills have cooled, and the judges have spoken after three days of barbecue, music, and celebration at the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, one of the signature kickoff events for the ...

Cook-off sponsor Cotton Holdings keeps a famously tight list at the door, though past the velvet rope, the scene is a study ...

The 2026 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest in Houston crowned 'All Jacked Up' as Grand Champion Overall and 'Hardin ...

While chili and entertainment may headline Hanover's annual chili cook off, a new competition and attraction was a hit among attendees at this year's event. For the first time, the cook off featured a ...

What begins as a barbecue contest transforms into a maze of bars, dance floors and donors fueling rodeo season. Here's a look inside.

Houston’s World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest returns Feb. 26–28 with live music, carnival fun, and public venues across ...

The 2026 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest wrapped up Saturday night, capping three days of food and fun at NRG.

The Rhinecliff Volunteer Fire Co. & Rescue Squad’s 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Pie Contest took place Saturday, Sept. 6, at Firemen’s Field. The Cornhole Tournament began with eight teams. The ...

With its youngest guests in mind and summer travel officially underway, Hyatt announced today the launch of its "For Kids, By Kids Family Cook-Off" recipe contest. The contest, along with the release ...

New this year, the fire and ice chili cook-off, where departments fired up their best recipes to compete. A fireman's axe as a trophy, given to the winning department of the ice carving contest. It's ...