FEBRUARY 12-13, 2027

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Smokin on the Rio

Smokin' on the Rio, now a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BBQ Cook-Off, was established in 2004 by a group of local businessmen with the goal of raising money in support of youth agricultural projects in the Rio Grande Valley.

2027 HEADLINER

Concert Artist Announcement Coming Soon

We're finalizing the lineup for the 2027 concert. Stay tuned for the official announcement.

Smokin' on the Rio cookoff

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Smokin on the Rio Sponsors

Grillin' Supporters

  • Billie D Simpsom
  • CoBank
  • Depot Crop Ins
  • Doggett - John Deere
  • HEB
  • K-K Polled Brahmans
  • Lone Star Citrus Growers
  • MVEC
  • Ross Gin
  • Texas First Rental
  • Weslaco Elk's
  • Texas Regional Bank
  • Rio Bank

Smokin' on the Rio

Smokin' on the Rio World Championship BBQ Cook-Off was established in 2004 by a group of local businessmen with the goal of raising money in support of youth agricultural projects in the Rio Grande Valley.

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