Event Info

Hours

Friday 5pm-11pm

Saturday 9am-5pm

Venue Map

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Admission

$40 To Register a Vehicle

(includes 2 adult admissions)

$15 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 10/6

5pm Gates open to all

7:00pm Live Music: Gabor Nicholson Band

9pm Drive-in (or sit in lawn chairs) Movie: Talladega Nights

Saturday 10/7

9am Gates open to all

10am Live Music: Gabor Nicholson Band

10:45am BBQ Judging- Chicken

11am Chug-A-Lug Contest

11:30am Live Music: Bruised Sinatra

11:45am BBQ Judging- Ribs

12:30pm Rib Eating Contest

12:45pm BBQ Judging- Pork Butt

1pm Live Music: Jon Austin

1:45pm 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