Smokin' on the Rio BBQ Cook-Off

10/03/2026

Happy Friday everyone!!

If you are a returning team in our 2027 World Championship Cook-Off, REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!

Check the email that you used last year to register and you should have received an invite to claim the campsite you already had.

Open registration begins 12/15/2026!!

09/25/2026

It’s Friday!!!!!! What’s going on this weekend? Is anyone burnin’ any meat?!?

DON’T forget to save the date!!! 🔥

09/14/2026

Calling all Smokies!!! Ladies and Gents!! SAVE THE DATE!!!!! H-E-B 🔥

06/08/2026

Our Reserve Grand Champ on the road to Vegas for the BBQ World Cup & Expo!!!!

Good luck!!!!

QUALIFIED: Bobbyrey Delgado of Si Quema BBQ punched his ticket at Smokin' on the Rio 🇺🇸 From San Antonio, Texas to Las Vegas.

We'll be sharing more of Bobbyrey's story throughout the year.

Best of luck on The Road to 1 Million, Bobbyrey. The BBQ World Cup awaits!

Get ready everyone as we are announcing all current teams that are on the way to the World Cup in the next coming weeks.



Smokin' on the Rio BBQ Cook-Off

06/04/2026

Congratulations to our Grand Champ!

Good luck on this journey and bring the WIN to the RGV!

QUALIFIED: Eloy De Leon of Los Buzzards punched his ticket at Smokin' on the Rio 🇺🇸 for a shot at $1,000,000 at the first ever BBQ World Cup! From Weslaco, Texas to Las Vegas!

When the kids left home, EJ and his wife Debi tried a few hobbies before landing on barbecue, and that one stuck.

Los Buzzards have been competing at Smokin' on the Rio for 22 years, and this past February EJ and Debi walked out as Grand Champions, with the support of Modelo Especial.

The two of them run the whole operation together, and they are making history: this is the first time a team from the Rio Grande Valley has qualified for Las Vegas. We'll be sharing more of their story throughout the year.

Best of luck on The Road to 1 Million, EJ and Debi. The BBQ World Cup: 100 pitmasters, $1 million, Las Vegas! April 2027.



Smokin' on the Rio BBQ Cook-Off

04/29/2026

🍗 Appreciation Post: Our Incredible Sponsors
The smoke has cleared, but our gratitude is stronger than ever! 💨🔥
Smokin’ on the Rio wouldn’t be the world-class championship it is today without the unwavering support of our incredible sponsors. From the teams on the grill to the scholarships and youth sponsorships we provide, every success we achieve is built on the foundation of their generosity.
To our partners: thank you for believing in our mission, supporting the youth of the RGV communities, and helping us make a lasting impact on the next generation. We truly could not do this without you! 🤝
Please join us in thanking these businesses and individuals that make it all possible. Let’s show them some RGV love in the comments! 👇
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