The Goldthwaite Area Chamber of Commerce posted the following information on its website and Facebook page:

Get ready for an amazing weekend of BBQ and Music!

Mark your calendars for the ultimate culinary extravaganza: the Goldthwaite State Championship BBQ and Goat Cook Off, coming April 26th and 27th! Get ready to indulge in a feast for the senses as we bring together the best in BBQ, live music, and community fun.

Join us on Friday night for the Cook Off Kick Off concert, where the excitement begins with toe-tapping tunes, mouthwatering eats, and a lively atmosphere that sets the stage for an epic weekend ahead. Don’t miss the chance to groove to live music under the Texas sky while savoring delicious bites from our food vendors and enjoying the local Lions Club’s legendary Catfish Fry.

Then, on Saturday, the festivities kick into high gear as pitmasters and chefs from far and wide gather to compete for the title of BBQ and goat cooking champion. As you wander through the event grounds, you’ll discover a vibrant marketplace bustling with vendors offering artisanal goods, handcrafted treasures, and delectable treats to satisfy every craving.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! After the cook-off concludes, join us for the Cook Off Send Off concert, where we’ll celebrate the day’s triumphs with more live music, savory delights, and good old-fashioned Texas hospitality. It’s the perfect way to cap off an unforgettable weekend of food, music, and community camaraderie.

Whether you’re a BBQ enthusiast, music lover, or simply looking for a weekend of family-friendly fun, the Goldthwaite State Championship BBQ and Goat Cook Off has something for everyone. So grab your appetite and your dancing shoes, and join us for a Texas-sized celebration you won’t soon forget!

Friday’s Cook Off Kick Off in The Goldthwaite City Park will Featuring The Remedy! The best part is you can come enjoy the music and dance your shoes off FREE of charge!!!

Help us end the awesome event with The Cook Off Send Off at The Goldthwaite Pavilion with The 3 Day Band opening up for Bart Crow!!!!!

Tickets for the Cook Off Send Off are available on our website goldthwaiteareachamber.com for $30 a piece and $20 Cooler Charge (No Glass Bottles), you can also secure a table for 8 for and extra $100!!!

Thank you to our Live Music Sponsors: Schwartz Food Store, D and D Liquor, Creswell Construction, Joyful Trading Co., and KOXE 101.3 FM News & Weather!!! Show them some love as they have helped up bring in some amazing entertainment for this year’s Goldthwaite State Championship BBQ and Goat Cook Off!

There will also be a cornhole tournament this Saturday during the Goat Cook Off!

Cornhole is being put on by Priddy American Legion #487 and 20% of the pot will go towards them!

So come on out, throw some bags, try to win some money and help out one of our local organizations!

Visit https://www.goldthwaiteareachamber.com/ for more information.