Get ready to party like it’s 1985

The Exchange Club of Muskogee Chili & BBQ Cook-Off is an annual event where the finest cook teams, from around the country, come to put their tastebuds to the test. We encourage everyone to participate in the competition, from first-time cooks to master chefs.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, April 11th, 2024

5pm - 9pm: Cook Team Load-In

Friday, April 12th, 2024

12 - 5pm: Cook Team Load-In

6pm: Gates open for Friday Night Cook’s Team Party (free admission & open to all ages)

6:30pm: Music begins, Karaoke sign-up opens & Buffalo Wild Wings Hot Wings Challenge Begins

7pm: Karaoke BEGINS!

11pm: Gates close

Saturday, April 13th, 2024

5 - 7:45am: Cook Team Load-In (Cook Teams must have vehicles out by 8am)

8:30 -9:30am: Vendor Load-In (Vendors must have vehicles out by 10am)

8:15am: E.C.C.O BBQ Cook’s Meeting

9:15am: C.A.S.I Cook’s Meeting

9:30am: Crowd Pleasin’ Cook’s Meeting

11:00am: 39th Annual Chili & BBQ Cook-Off Gates Open

11:00am: Cook Teams Open for Tasting!

11:00am: Crowd Pleasin’ Competition Starts (Chili, BBQ Beans, BBQ, Hot Links, Showmanship)

11:30am: C.A.S.I  (Showmanship Competition Starts)

11:30am: C.A.S.I Chili Turn-In (Judging Begins)

12:30pm: E.C.C.O Chicken Turn-In (Judging Begins)

1:00pm: E.C.C.O Pork Turn-In (Judging Begins)

1:30pm: E.C.C.O Pork Ribs Turn-In (Judging Begins)

2:00pm: E.C.C.O Brisket Turn-In (Judging Begins)

2:30pm: E.C.C.O Open Turn-In (Judging Begins)

3:00pm: C.A.S.I (Showmanship Competition Ends)

3:00pm: Crowd Pleasin’ Competition Ends (Chili, BBQ Beans, BBQ, Hot Links, Showmanship)

4:00pm: Winners Announced

Fest Date: April 12 - 13, 2024

Location: Hatbox Field, 600 South 40th Street, Muskogee, OK 74401

Admission:
$10 adults
$5 ages 12-4
3 years or younger get in free

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