2026 Wild Game and BBQ Cook-Off

Name: 2026 Wild Game and BBQ Cook-Off
Start: 2026-05-08T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-09T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Moody Gardens

Schedule

Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Moody Gardens | Galveston, TX

Grill, Gather, and Give Back at the Wild Game and BBQ Cook-Off!
Join your friends and neighbors on May 8th and 9th at Moody Gardens Resort for a memorable weekend hosted by Yaga’s Children’s Fund! Experience the thrill of the IBCA-sanctioned BBQ Cook-Off, great entertainment, delicious food, and community spirit—all benefiting children throughout Galveston County.
Event highlights include:
Friday Night Fundraiser (May 8, 6 PM): Enjoy live music, tasty bites, beverages, and the exciting $10,000 Grand Prize Raffle drawing!
Silent Auction: Bid both days on exclusive experiences, gift baskets, memorabilia, and more.
Free Children’s Area: Featuring a petting zoo, face painting, giant bubbles, obstacle courses, balloon artists, and more!
Run Wild 5K: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-ycf-5k-fun-run
Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the weekend!
Together, we've raised over $2 million for local children's charities—join us in making an even greater impact this year!