5/17/2025 The public is served BBQ at 5:00 p.m. for $15.00 per plate.
Event Type(s)
Chamber Event Community Event
Event Description
The 13th Annual Langford Lake BBQ Cook-Off is Saturday, May 17, 2025. This is a non-sanctioned open event sponsored by The Historic Red River County Chamber of Commerce. Cook teams consist of a Chief Cook and up to five team members. Contestants may begin setting up anytime during the day on Friday, May 16. The official start time is 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 16. All meat must be packaged at inspection. Contestants must present at least 40 total pounds of meat (any combination of chicken, pork ribs, pulled pork or brisket) for inspection at check in and all meat must be inspected prior to being cooked. RV hook-ups are available on a first call basis. Contact Clarksville City Hall at 903-427-3834 to reserve a space. The meeting with Chief Cooks is at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 17. Judging time is determined by meat category and begins at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. The public is invited to come to the park at 5:00 p.m. to enjoy a BBQ meal prepared by the cook teams for $15.00 per plate.