Roughneck Chili & BBQ Cook-Off and Oil City Car and Tractor Show

03/28/2025

Who’s going home with the gold?

Disclaimer *** We do not own the Rights to this Music! 🔥🍗

03/24/2025

Did you see this weeks edition of ‘The Daily Derrick?’

Huge thank YOU to our 2025 Kioti Sponsors!

Get your Raffle Tickets before it’s too late!
Visit our website for more details:

https://www.lulingoilmuseum.org/rcbc.php

03/23/2025

Our biggest fundraiser of the year is right around the corner! We are asking YOU to help us decide the Fate of our Roughneck BBQ Cooks!
From the best of the best 🫶🏽 to the most okayest 🤏🏽entries.

Sign up to be a judge Now!

We still have a few seats available at the judges table.

Catergories with seats still open (but filling up FAST!) are:

Chicken
Ribs
Brisket
Chili
Beans

Judging:
Sat. April 5th
Noon - 3pm

Register Below:

https://www.lulingoilmuseum.org/rcbc.php

03/20/2025

Think you’ve got the muscle to wrangle a rod?
PROVE IT! 💥💪

Join us Saturday, April 5th at 2pm on Davis Street in Downtown Luling for the 2025 Rod Wrenchin' Contest! You won’t be able to miss the Bulldog oil Well Services Rig. So join in the fun or come down and support the contestants.

We’re talking speed, sweat, strength, and maybe a little friendly smack talk. 🗣️💨

🏆 1st Place: Custom Trophy + $300 CASH
2nd Place: Ribbon & $100
3rd Place: Ribbon & $50
(Cash Prizes Sponsored by Luling Pipe and Salvage)

Bring your grit. Bring your game face. Let’s see who can wrench like a REAL roughneck! 🤜🏽

See Rod Wrenchin’ Here: https://m.youtube.com/shorts/XZicTO7ptOw

03/17/2025

📣CALLING ALL FAQ-ERS!

Got burning questions about this year’s BBQ Competition? 🤔❤️‍🔥

Now’s the time to ASK AWAY!

Drop your questions in the comments—serious, funny, or spicy—we’re ready to answer them ALL!
You can also send us a DM if you prefer.

Whether it’s:

🥩 How much meat to bring,
🥇 How to win over the judges,
🕵️‍♀️ Or how to (legally) distract your BBQ rivals…

No question is too bold!

Comment below.

03/16/2025

Check out our latest Newsletter with All Things Roughneck!

Email from Luling Area Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Roughneck Chili & BBQ Cook-Off and Oil City Classic Car Huge Thank YOU to our 2025 Kioti Sponsors! Huge Thank YOU to Cook-Off Sponsors! FOR MORE

03/16/2025

Huge Thank You to Our Current Event Sponsors:
🔥💛🧡

More Sponsors Coming Soon!!

03/14/2025

Roughneck FAQ #2 FRIDAY NIGHT FUN!!

Salsa, Margarita and Open Oh My!
You can get as creative as you would like!

Quick Jackpot Rules:

Margaritas – We provide the cup. Fill up to an inch from the top of the cup. Cups can be ‘dressed’ but Lid must be closed at Turn-In. Can be Frozen or on the Rocks.

Salsa – We provide the cup. Fill up to an inch from the top of the cup. Lid must be closed at Turn-In.

Open – We provide container and foil. 16-18 ‘bites’ reccomended. Lid must be closed at Turn-In. Can be turned in with or without foil. Must be cooked on site at your camp.
Open Only: Steaks/Pork, etc. can be turned in whole. The judges can cut them, it’s not problem.


Extra Fun:
We have a Live Band, The Fuse, playing Friday Night from 7pm-11pm. BYOC (Bring your own chair) and BYOB (I think you know this one). 😊 Sponsored by our awesome friends at Big Iron Trucking.

Listen to some of their tunes here: 🎶

https://www.facebook.com/share/154TRJ3WvB/?mibextid=wwXIfr

03/14/2025

Roughneck FAQ #1

🚨 When & Where Can I Set Up??

To keep things smooth and respectful to our downtown businesses and community, we are making an important update to the setup schedule:

✅ Top Sponsors Cooks ONLY:
Setup Thursday from 1 PM - 4 PM

✅ ALL Team Cooks:
Setup AFTER 5 PM (No matter which block you are in!)

❌ NO early setups. If you try to claim a spot or mark off areas before your time, the tape will be torn down, and you will be asked to move.

The map shows which blocks you can set up and it also shows the location of Street Closures, 3 Public Port-a-Potties, Restrooms, Handwashing Station and a Dumpster for everyone to throw their trash.

***If anyone would like to order a Port-a-Potty for your team, you can contact:
Squatty Potties (830)542-0620.

Spots are NOT assigned, and no electricity is promised. Some spots, however, will have access to electricity and that is first come first serve. If you take up more space than you NEED, we will send someone over to make you shift. Everyone should take only what they need and save room for other teams. Please be respectful of each other’s space and get along. We really don’t want to resort to marking spaces as I promise that will NOT be fun for us or for you as I know they will be small and would really limit your cooking and ‘fun time’ space. So be smart about it!


We appreciate your cooperation in helping us make this a great event for everyone! ❤️‍🔥

35th Annual Roughneck Chili &BBQ Cook-Off & Oil City Car Show

03/13/2025

DECISIONS, DECISIONS… 💭

Kidding - We know where you’re headed with that Full Tank Of Gas - Straight to the Oil City Car Show! 🔥🏁

Why? Because nothing says love like a clean engine, fresh wax, and a crowd admiring your ride!

Register Now:
🔗 https://www.lulingoilmuseum.org/rcbc.php

03/11/2025

The Horror! 😱🫣

💀 Imagine waking up… and realizing you forgot to sign up as a vendor at the Roughneck Chili & BBQ Cook-Off. 😱

Don’t let this nightmare become a reality—secure your spot NOW! 🔥

BBQ, customers, and SALES are waiting for you!

Spots are limited, so act fast!

👉 Register today: https://www.lulingoilmuseum.org/rcbc.php

Saturday, April 5th.

03/10/2025

Stretchy Pants - Activated!!!

🔥 Calling All BBQ Enthusiasts! 🔥​

Think you've got what it takes to judge the best BBQ in town? We're on the hunt for brave souls to judge our upcoming BBQ Cook-off. The head judges walk you through step by step - No Experience Required - just a love for smoky goodness and a great pair of stretchy pants!

Perks Include:
Unlimited bragging on all of the great food you tasted. (We will take you on a smokey-flavor packed adventure)

A legitimate reason to wear stretchy pants. (We can’t help you here, but we will tell you how nice you look!)

A legitimate reason to lick your fingers clean with no shame. (Although we will provide napkins if needed, but where is the fun in that?)

Judging Categories & Times:
12:00 PM - Chicken​
1:00 PM - Chili​
1:30 PM - Pork Ribs
2:30 PM - Beans​
3:00 PM - Brisket​

Note: Time frames overlap, so unless you've mastered the art of being in two places at once, choose wisely.​
Ready to embark on this flavor-filled adventure? Sign up now and let your taste buds be the judge!​

👉 Register Here: https://www.lulingoilmuseum.org/judges/judge_request_form.php

May the sauce be with you! 🍗🔥
35th Annual Roughneck Chili &BBQ Cook-Off & Oil City Car Show

03/03/2025

Raffle Prizes are starting to roll in! Check out that Kioti! 👀🤩

02/17/2025

You can sign up online or download the forms!

Follow the link below:

https://www.lulingoilmuseum.org/rcbc.php


35th Annual Roughneck Chili &BBQ Cook-Off & Oil City Car Show

02/07/2025

Here we go! Mark your calendars. 🔥🍗

Registration will be up next week! We will post and send links via email as soon as they’re ready.

Tik tok ⏰….. who’s getting the heavy weight belt this year!?

04/22/2024

As we wrap up this years cook-off, we would like to share some of the wonderful photos taken during the event. 🖤🔥

👉🏽Here is a link to the photos 📸:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/7cahdi5jj5f2c4xi458y3/AC_gbOaKh3k9Y7SakaxX5xY?rlkey=blf7pn4qjk0uku5mrjuqr3s97&st=7zvwluqf&dl=0

See Y’all April 4th & 5th, 2025!! ✏️🗓️

04/09/2024

🔥 Wrap-Up of the BBQ & Chili Cook-Off! 🔥

What a smokin' weekend we've had at the 34th Annual Chili & BBQ Cook-Off! We want to extend a huge thank you to all the head cooks and teams who brought their A-game making this event a sizzling success.

The Competition Heats Up:

This year, we had an incredible turnout with 109 head cooks/teams registered to show off their skills Amidst fierce competition. Of those 109 teams, 99 of these talented grill masters competed in the IBCA (International Barbecue Cookers Association) Sanctioned portion. They were dead set on showcasing the best BBQ this side of Texas.

Entries:

Chicken: 72

Ribs: 73

Brisket: 70

Open: 37

Margaritas: 40

Salsa: 40

Beans: 68

Chili: 63



Prizes and Praise:

The stakes were high, with roughly $6,800 in prize money up for grabs. The competition was fierce, but in the end, top winners emerged, proving their exceptional grill master skills and taking home not just a share of the prize money but also the glory of being the best among the best.

Acknowledgments:

We extend our congratulations to all the winners - your dedication to the craft of barbecue and chili-making has truly paid off. To all the participants, we applaud your passion and the energy you brought to the cook-off. Your efforts have made this event a huge success.

A massive thank you to our judges, who had the challenging task of selecting the winners from such an impressive lineup of entries. Your expertise and fairness have been invaluable.

Lastly, none of this would have been possible without our amazing community of sponsors, volunteers, and attendees. Your support and enthusiasm are what make this event special year after year.

Until Next Time...

As we close this chapter and look forward to next year, we're already buzzing with ideas to make the next BBQ & Chili Cook-Off even bigger and better. Grill Masters, Keep perfecting those recipes because we can't wait to see what you'll bring to the table next year! Here's to good food, great company, and even better memories. ❤️🔥

🏆 Winners:

We are thrilled to announce the winners who stood out in their categories, bringing innovation, tradition, and a whole lot of flavors to the table:
See Lists Below:

04/05/2024

We are officially in full swing…. ❤️🔥