Danny Dietz Memorial World Championship Cookoff
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This is not just another cookoff.
The Danny Dietz Memorial World Championship Cookoff is bringing the smoke, the fire, the flavor, and the competition to Waller, Texas for one bad ass day of championship barbecue.
This year, teams are stepping into the arena for BATTLE FOR THE PADDLE, where the best of the best will fight for bragging rights, championship hardware, and a share of $50,000 in prize money.
From the pits to the paddles, this event is built around competition, community, and honoring the legacy of Navy SEAL Danny Dietz. Expect serious barbecue, a high energy atmosphere, and teams leaving it all on the line for one of the most unique awards in BBQ.
BATTLE FOR THE PADDLE
$50,000 IN PRIZE MONEY
SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
YOGI BEAR JELLYSTONE PARK | WALLER, TEXAS
Bring the family. Bring the appetite. Bring the energy.
This is where smoke meets purpose.
The Danny Dietz Memorial World Championship Cookoff is bringing the smoke, the fire, the flavor, and the competition to Waller, Texas for one bad ass day of championship barbecue.
This year, teams are stepping into the arena for BATTLE FOR THE PADDLE, where the best of the best will fight for bragging rights, championship hardware, and a share of $50,000 in prize money.
From the pits to the paddles, this event is built around competition, community, and honoring the legacy of Navy SEAL Danny Dietz. Expect serious barbecue, a high energy atmosphere, and teams leaving it all on the line for one of the most unique awards in BBQ.
BATTLE FOR THE PADDLE
$50,000 IN PRIZE MONEY
SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
YOGI BEAR JELLYSTONE PARK | WALLER, TEXAS
Bring the family. Bring the appetite. Bring the energy.
This is where smoke meets purpose.
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Where is it happening?
Yogi Bear Jellystone Park, Waller, TX, United States, Texas 77484
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