Smoke in the Mountains
BBQ & Ribeye Shootout
2026 Sponsors
King Land & Water
Clayton Williams Ranches
Linda Hedges & Rick Reese
Betty Tanksley
Jim & Sally Espy
Helm Land & Cattle Co
Means Ranch Company
Midland Meat Company
Bill & Jean Hubbard
Andy Prude Show Goats
Big Bend Telephone
Eppenauer Ranches
Taylor's Top of Texas
Arrowhead Drilling
Hendershot Charitable Trust
J&S Hacienda Esperanza
Will & Nikki Fernandes
Tres & James Memorial Jackpot
Becker Energy
West of the Pecos Cattlewomen
Kathleen Everett
Christine & Suzanne Franks​
Raul Silva
Valentine Ranches at Livermore
Desert Taxidermy
Judy Probst
Carol & Don Slocomb
GSM Insurors of Texas​
Chris & Dawn Lacy
Permian Tractor Sales
Larry & Beth Francell
Elissa Moreno
John & Kay Davis
Big Bend Title LLC
Twin Peaks Self Storage
Aufdengarten Cattle Co
Barry Beal
David Taylor
Bar O Land & Cattle Co
Big Bend Banks
CT Electric
Elizabeth & Stephen Beal
Wesley Carter
Crows Nest
Davis Rockpile Ranch
CE Miller Ranch
Miller Ranches
Old Spanish Trail Gallery & Museum
VM5 Ranch
West of the Pecos Republican Women
Box Ranch
Cowboy Cleaners
Davis Mountain Nut Company
Maverick Bank
Bill Purvis, Chicken Fried BBQ, World Champion BBQ Pitmaster, Magnolia, TX
"Smoke in the Mountains delivers world class competition vibes with small town charm. One of our favorite events on the BBQ circuit!"
Kickin' Ash BBQ, Jimmy & Tracy Spruill, Bulverde, TX
"We had a great time at the Smoke in the Mountains Cookoff. It's a fun community focused event that brings together BBQ teams, families, and locals for a weekend of great food and friendly competition. You can really feel the small town hospitality and love for BBQ. Everything from the organization to the atmosphere was great -- can't wait to come back next year!"
John Tyrna, The Chopping Block, Victoria, TX
"Amazing cookoff, amazing people, the absolute best scenery for a cook in Texas. We will do our best to never miss it!"