United Way BBQ Showdown

Text BBQ26 to 41444 or visit www.uwsco.org for tickets!

$10 per person each day - $5 per child (10 and under)

Admission includes park entry and food - served while supplies last

The United Way BBQ Showdown has grown into a signature summer event in Southern Oklahoma, drawing attendees from across the region for a weekend of incredible food, entertainment, and community spirit. This year’s event promises to be one of the most memorable yet.

The festivities kick off Friday, August 7th with the Cajun Night (5:00pm-10:00pm)

• Over 50 cook teams serving up bold, authentic flavors straight from the Gulf. Guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat experience with dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée, boiled shrimp, pastalaya, Cajun fried fish, and boudin.
• Bruce and Pickle from the hit series Swamp People will be on-site for a special meet-and-greet.
• Live music from local artist Zain Braden and nationally known band The Spazmatics
• Cornhole and Pickleball Tournaments
• Kids Activities
• And more!

Fun continues Saturday, August 8th with the BBQ Showdown (11:00am-1:00pm)

• BBQ competition will feature brisket, pork ribs, and pork butt – all you can eat, of course!
• Pickleball Tournament (7:00am)
• Kids activities
• And more!

All proceeds benefit the United Way of South Central Oklahoma, which supports nearly 40 agencies and 45 programs, positively impacting the lives of over 60,000 people in a five-county region. 

Whether you are coming for the food, the music, the competition, or the cause, the United Way BBQ Showdown is an event you won’t want to miss.