SHOWDOWN AT
THE DIM COOKERS CORRAL

FEB 26-28, 2026
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK
SHOW & RODEO
WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP
BAR-B-QUE CONTEST

It may be a showdown, but we all know it’s no contest. This town still belongs to us — and we’re the ones calling the [tequila] shots.

Now’s the time to round up your posse and grab your wristbands to the DIM Cookers tent, where booze, brands and brisket rule the rodeo.

WANTED ON STAGE
MEAUX COTTON &
THE FEEL
THU, FEB 26
& FRI, FEB 27
HAMILTON LOOMIS
SAT, FEB 28
GRAB YOUR BAR-B-QUE BOUNTY
Early Bird Pricing
Through Dec 15, 2025
  • Thursday $70
  • Friday $85
  • Saturday $95
Pricing Beginning
Dec 16, 2025
  • Thursday $80
  • Friday $105
  • Saturday $125
CUSTOM PARTY PACKAGES
  • We’re straight shooters, so tell us your budget and we’ll make it work.
  • These deals don’t last, so make off with them while you can.
  • Call Scott at 832.969.7704 or email him at DIMarchitect@dimcookers.com
    (You can also holler at Jeff, if you’ve got his number. He’s “retired,” but still knows how to cut a deal on wristbands.)
OR CHOOSE ONE OF THESE PARTY PACKAGES:

HIGH NOON ($12,000) INCLUDES:

  • Company name on outside board
  • Recognition on in-tent screens
  • total wristbands* (can be divided among the 3 nights, based on availability)

OFFICE OUTLAWS ($5,000) INCLUDES:

  • Company name on outside board
  • Recognition on in-tent screens
  • 50 Thursday night wristbands, 4 Friday night wristbands, and 4 Saturday night wristbands*

SATURDAY SHOWDOWN ($3,750) INCLUDES:

  • Company name on outside board
  • Recognition on in-tent screens
  • 20 Saturday night wristbands*

HAPPY TRAILS ($1,500) INCLUDES:

  • Company name on outside board
  • Recognition on in-tent screens
  • 10 Friday night wristbands*
* Each attendee must have their own wristband. No sharing, no exceptions — this isn’t our first rodeo.
  • Brisket
  • Ribs
  • Pulled Pork
  • Sausage
  • Chicken
  • Potato Salad
  • Baked Beans
FROM THE CHUCKWAGON
We’ll also have snacks to hold y’all over til the really good stuff comes out.
  • Pasta Salad
  • Fried Fish on Friday Night
  • Fried Ribs on Saturday Afternoon
Y’ALL COME BACK NOW
If you're looking for a BBQ cook-off tent to call home, or if you need our help planning your next event, hit us up.