World Championship BBQ Goat Cookoff

09/09/2026

There’s so much that happens behind the scenes to make this event possible, and we truly couldn’t do it without the incredible group of local businesses, individuals, directors, organizations, and nonprofits who volunteer their time, energy, and talents year after year. ❤️
Your hard work, dedication, and willingness to step up are what keep this tradition going and make it better every year.
Thank you for being such an important part of the Goat Cook-Off family! 🐐🔥

09/06/2026

🏆 The results are in!

Congratulations to all our winners for the 52nd World Championship BBQ Goat Cookoff. Massive thanks to our cookers! Y'all are the reason we've been able to keep going throughout the decades. 🤠 Here's to many more!

Also, we cannot thank our visitors who come down to the Heart of Texas enough. Whether you're from around here or not, thanks for making the Goat Cookoff more than just a competition. We hope y'all enjoyed the BBQ, vendors, and live music from our talented musicians!

This year's Mystery Meat was skirt steak! 🤫 We had some incredibly creative entries this year, so congrats to our winners!

See y'all next year for the 53rd! 🤠🐐

09/06/2026

🐐❤️ It takes a community to keep a tradition like this going!
The 52nd Annual World Championship BBQ Goat Cook-Off was one for the books, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible sponsors who continue to show up and support this event year after year.
Your generosity, partnership, and love for our community help keep this Brady tradition alive and growing. From all of us—THANK YOU for being a part of another unforgettable Goat Cook-Off! 🔥🤠
We’re grateful for each and every one of you! ❤️🐐

09/05/2026

🎶🐐 When the smoke clears, it’s time to crown some champions! 🏆🤠
Cookers, join us by the Show Barn at 6:30 PM for the Awards Presentation and help us celebrate this year’s winners!

📣 Winners will be posted online after the event concludes. Our crew will still be busy on-site, so hang tight—we’ll share ’em as soon as we can!

09/04/2026

🎶 Friday night plans? We’ve GOAT you covered! 🐐🤠
Come kick off the 52nd Annual World Championship BBQ Goat Cookoff!
🛍️ Vendors open at 5 PM
🔥 Cooker Registration at 6 PM
🎸 FREE concert featuring Banter at 8 PM!
Grab your chair, bring your crew, and come start Goat Cookoff weekend with us! 🎶🐐

No wristband needed!

09/03/2026

🎶 Saturday plans? We’ve GOAT plenty! 🐐🤠
Saturday at the 52nd Annual World Championship BBQ Goat Cookoff is packed from sunup to sundown!
🏃 5K Goat Gallop
🎯 Co****le Tournament
🎶 Music in the Park
🌮 Goat Meal prepared by the Knights of Columbus
🛍️ Vendors & more!
Then finish the night with Stoney LaRue LIVE! 🔥🎸
Come hungry, stay awhile, and make a whole day of it! 🐐🎶
🎟️ https://www.visitbrady.com/worldchampionshipbbqgoatcookoff

09/02/2026

🐐🔥 A Goat Cookoff tradition over 25 years in the making!
A BIG thank you to Brady National Bank for starting this delicious tradition more than 25 years ago and keeping it going year after year!
🍴 Stop by Campsites 17 & 18 on Friday, September 4th starting at 6 PM and grab a bite while it lasts!

Come hungry, y’all — when it’s gone, it’s gone! 🐐🔥

09/02/2026

🚧 ATTENTION COOKERS! 🚧
Cookers traveling into Brady this weekend for the 52nd Annual World Championship BBQ Goat Cookoff 🐐🔥 — please be aware of the road closure and plan your route accordingly!
📅 September 4–5, 2026
Safe travels, Cookers — we’ll see y’all in the True Heart of Texas! ❤️🐐

For our out of town guests! Just a reminder but traffic coming in to Brady from the north (Hwy. 377) has a detour that WILL affect travel to Richards Park for this weekend's 52nd Annual World Championship Barbeque Goat Cookoff!!

Bear with us - and please observe the detour signs as TxDOT contractor crews work on this project.

09/02/2026

Here’s to a great 52nd Annual World Championship BBQ Goat Cookoff!

🎟️ https://www.visitbrady.com/worldchampionshipbbqgoatcookoff

09/01/2026

🎶 Friday night’s gonna be a GOOD one! 🤠🐐
A big ol’ THANK YOU to for helping sponsor the 52nd Annual World Championship BBQ Goat Cookoff Welcome Dance! ❤️
Come kick off Goat Cookoff weekend with us and let Banter keep the dance floor movin’! 🎸💃
Grab your friends, dust off those boots & come two-step the night away! 🐐🎶
Concert is FREE & no wristband needed .

📍 Richards Park | Brady, TX
📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 8 PM–Midnight