Event Info
Hours
Friday 5pm-11pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Venue Map
Get to know your way around our venue.
Admission
$30 To Register a Vehicle
(includes 2 adult admissions)
$10 for Adult Spectator
(Free for kids 12 and under)
Location
7915 S General Bruce Dr.
Temple, TX 76502
Schedule
See the Ribs & Rods merchandise tent to sign up for all contests and for any questions about the schedule.
Friday 11/5
9am-5pm Gates open to vendors and staff only
5pm Gates open to car show participants and spectators
6:30pm Live music: Matt Cearley and the Rowdy Few
9pm Movie: Back to the Future
Saturday 11/6
9am Gates open to all
10am Live Music: Bruised Sinatra
10:45am BBQ Judging- Chicken
11am Chug-A-Lug Contest
11:30pm Live Music: Kevin Fox
11:45am BBQ Judging- Ribs
12:30m Rib Eating Contest
12:45am BBQ Judging- Pork Butt
1pm Live Music: Sharp Dressed Men
1:45am BBQ Judging- Brisket
3pm BBQ Cook Off Awards
4pm Car Show Awards
Host Hotel
Mention that you are attending Ribs & Rods for a discounted rate!
Hampton Inn Temple
3816 S General Bruce Dr.
Temple, TX 76503
(254) 770-5400