FEBRUARY 7-8, 2025
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.
Country music fans, get ready!
Josh Turner is bringing *This Country Music Thing Tour* to the RGV Livestock Show Grounds in Mercedes, TX! Don't miss this unforgettable night featuring special guest Mark Chesnutt!
Saturday, February 8th
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Show starts at 8:00 PM
Tickets are ON SALE NOW at TixPlug.com
For more info, visit RGVConcerts.net
Join Us February 7 & 8 2025
Be part of one of the LARGEST SANCTIONED BBQ COOK-OFFS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS...
as a Team, Vendor, Sponsor, or just a big fan of BBQ.
FRONT GATES OPEN
Friday - 6-9
Saturday - 9-6
Admission $10
Children 12 under under free
Join us
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.