Fisherman's Village at Boca Chica, Carancahua Bay, TX

04/26/2026

A special 2026 Cookoff thanks to: Larry @ Lowe’s Market, Scott @ Equipment Share, and Tri-County Point POA!
Year after year, Lowe’s Market in Palacios is a great supporter.
Scott is a community member who supplied needed equipment to the cookoff.
Thanks to Tri-County POA for the use of our community’s beautiful Lady O’Dowd Park. James even mowed and sprayed the grounds the day before the event. We appreciate it.
Thank you all for your help in making the 2026 Fisherman’s Village Chili & BBQ Cookoff a success.

04/26/2026

2026 Fisherman’s Village Chili & BBQ Winners

Brisket
1st Place - Texas Heat BBQ
2nd Place - Bite My Butt
3rd Place - Gilleys Fireball Cookers

Ribs
1st Place - Texas Heat BBQ
2nd Place - Bite My Butt
3rd Place - Gitcha Some BBQ

Chicken
1st Place - Texas Heat BBQ
2nd Place - Bubba Fatz BBQ
3rd Place - Burnt End Cookers

Beans
1st Place - Gilleys Fireball Cookers
2nd Place - Gilleys Fireball Cookers
3rd Place - Bubba Fatz BBQ

Chili
1st Place - Burnt Up
2nd Place - The Legal Smokers
3rd Place - Bubba Fatz BBQ

Chef’s Choice
1st Place - The Legal Smokers
2nd Place - Bubba Fatz BBQ
3rd Place - Legal Smokers

Mixed Drinks
1st Place Glazed-N-Confused
2nd Place Tiki-Time
3rd Place Glazed-N-Confused

Good Time Charlie Award - Grillin N Chillin Borrachos

Good Time Charlie Sportmanship Award- Burnt End Cookers

04/25/2026

BBQ PLATES $15 at the Chili & BBQ Cookoff

04/25/2026

COOK-OFF Schedule SATURDAY
9 am: Team Captain's Meeting
TURN IN TIMES
12 Noon: Chili
1 pm: Beans
2 pm: Chicken
3pm: Ribs
4 pm: Brisket
5 pm: Awards

*Shannon Pate, a musical treat!
Performing Saturday, 2 PM to 5 PM

04/25/2026

Friday at the Fisherman’s Village Chili & BBQ Cookoff 2026 was terrific. A chance to see old friends and make some new ones! It is a great turnout!

The Mixed Drinks & Chef’s Choice categories were judged this evening and the judges were raving about the high quality of competitors.

Saturday begins with team leader meeting at 9 AM.

Judging begins at:
12 noon: Chili
1 pm: Beans
2 pm: Chicken
3 pm: Ribs
4 pm: Brisket

5 pm: Awards will be given.

Shannon Pate again brings his musical talent from 2 PM - 5 PM.

BBQ plates will be available beginning at 11 AM for $15.

A grand time is being had by all!

04/24/2026

2026 Chili & BBQ Cookoff Schedule of Event. Music by Shannon Pate!
Appearing Friday 6 PM -8 PM
Appearing Saturday 3 PM - 5 PM

COOK-OFF
TURN IN TIMES
FRIDAY
7:30 pm Mixed Drinks
8:00 pm Chef's Choice

10 PM Quiet Time

SATURDAY
12 Noon: Chili
2 pm: Chicken
4 pm: Brisket
5 pm: Awards

04/22/2026

You’re invited! Chili & BBQ Cookoff, this weekend! Live music! BBQ plates!
Friday events:
6pm - 8pm Live Music by Shannon Pate!
Judging:
7:30pm Mixed Drinks
8:00pm Chef's Choice
Saturday events:
2pm - 5pm Live music by Shannon Pate!
Judging:
12 Noon: Chili
1 pm: Beans
2 pm: Chicken
4 pm: Brisket
5 pm: Awards

YES! YOU CAN STILL SIGNUP TO COMPETE!
Crafts and exhibitor spaces still available!

Fisherman’s Village Chili & BBQ Cook-Off on April 24 & 25, 2026, in Lady O'Dowd Park, Boca Chica (Palacios TX)

$200 BONUS PRIZE MONEY FOR 1st PLACE BRISKET IF BRISKET PURCHASED FROM LOWES MARKET IN PALACIOS! Keep the receipt!

Chili, ribs, chicken, beans, chef's choice, and mixed drinks sign entry fee $25… Brisket entry fee $50
See the Frier and entry form in this post photos.
Questions??? Call me directly!
Stan- 361-484-0373

04/17/2026

$200 Bonus for Brisket 1st place brisket to be awarded by LOWE’S MARKET in PALACIOS if brisket was bought there! Keep the receipt!
The Fisherman’s Village Chili & BBQ Cookoff 2026 is April 24 and 25th in Boca Chica (Palacios)
Sign up Now!!!
See the entry form and flier in the photos below!
For more info… call Stan 361-484-037three

04/15/2026

BONUS CASH JUST ADDED TO THE COOK-OFF! 🔥

Think your brisket has what it takes?

💥 Lowe’s Market in Palacios just raised the stakes…
They’re putting up an EXTRA $200 for 1st Place Brisket!

👉 Here’s the twist (and opportunity):
Your brisket must be purchased from Lowe’s Market (702 Henderson St, Palacios)
📌 Just keep your receipt to qualify

That means:
✔ Bigger prize money
✔ More competition
✔ More reason to enter NOW

🥩 Brisket Category = $50 entry
💰 Now with a shot at even MORE cash in your pocket

📅 April 24–25
📍 Fisherman’s Village Chili & BBQ Cook-Off
🎶 Live music • 🍖 BBQ plates • Open to the public

👉 Don’t just cook… compete to win BIG

Sign up today!

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11/07/2025

Announcement: Fisherman’s Village Chili and BBQ Cookoff returns! April 24 & 25, 2026, mark your calendar now!