{"id":351874,"date":"2026-06-26T20:48:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T20:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/351874\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T20:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T20:48:09","slug":"gregory-vfd-bbq-cookoff-and-vendor-market-is-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/351874\/","title":{"rendered":"Gregory VFD BBQ Cookoff and Vendor Market is this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Gregory Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its 2nd Annual BBQ Cookoff and Vendor Market this weekend, bringing together local businesses, BBQ competitors, and community members for a two-day fundraising event.<\/p>\n

The event runs Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, at the Gregory Volunteer Fire Station, located at 404 Ayers Street in Gregory, Texas.<\/p>\n

The Vendor Market opens Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday hours expand to 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., giving visitors time to browse local crafts, boutiques, and BBQ plates. Vendor booth space is available for $30.<\/p>\n

The BBQ Cookoff Competition is the centerpiece of the weekend. Teams can enter for $250, with an 80% payout and an additional $1,000 in prize money. Competition categories and their Saturday turn-in times are:<\/p>\n

Chicken \u2013 12 p.m.Ribs \u2013 1 p.m.Pork \u2013 2 p.m.Brisket \u2013 3 p.m.Steak \u2013 4 p.m. (Kid’s Que category, meat provided)<\/p>\n

Jackpot categories include Fajitas on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Beans on Saturday at 11 a.m. Awards will be presented Saturday at 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

The event also features a 50\/50 raffle and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Gregory Volunteer Fire Department, which relies on community support to maintain its volunteer services.<\/p>\n

For more information, call 281-686-8358.<\/p>\n

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