2026 Salvation Army BBQ Cook-off

Name: 2026 Salvation Army BBQ Cook-off
Start: 2026-05-02T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-02T17:00:00-05:00
Location: The Salvation Army's Peacock Red Shield Youth Center

Schedule

Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Salvation Army's Peacock Red Shield Youth Center | San Antonio, TX

Sample food from 20 cooking teams, enjoy live music, kids zone, etc., while benefiting Peacock Red Shield Youth Center.
About this Event

The 2026 Salvation Army BBQ Cook-Off is expected to host approximately 20 competitive cooking teams and attract an estimated 1,000 attendees.

The cook-off will feature competition categories including beef brisket, pork spareribs, chicken, Cook’s Choice, and beans. Ticket holders will be granted access to the competition grounds and the opportunity to sample food from all participating teams.

To register your cooking team or purchase tickets, go to SalvationArmySATX.org or call 210-672-2910.

Proceeds from the BBQ Cook-Off will directly support the Peacock Red Shield Youth Center and its mission to provide high-quality after-school programming, Spring Break enrichment, and summer camp opportunities for children and youth in kindergarten through 12th grade. These programs are designed to foster academic success, personal development, and positive life outcomes for youth throughout our community.