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LUBBOCK, Texas — The Chamber of Lubbock Is hosting a Hub City BBQ Cookoff on October 2nd at 5:00 p.m. This all you can eat cookoff features over 100 cooking teams representing Chamber member businesses. Competing teams participate in multiple categories such as pork ribs, desserts, Cook’s Choice and more!
Teams compete in five cookoff categories: bloody mary, pork ribs, brisket, dessert and Cook’s Choice. 1st – 5th place winners are announced in each category at the conclusion of the competition.
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After judging, the community is invited to head down to the fairgrounds to sample barbeque, listen to amazing live music, and interact with some of Lubbock’s local businesses! Prices to attend are as follows:
- Adults: $50
- Kids 6-10: $20
- Kids under 6: Free
Tickets can be purchased here or through lubbockchamber.com…