The 2024 Big T Memorial Cook-Off this weekend, October 18th and 19th. The event will include a “Touch A Truck” event for the kids, a 42 Tournament for domino lovers, Kids Cookoff, Live Auction, vendors and live music, held at the W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds in Fairfield, Texas.

The annual Big T Memorial Cook-Off is a State Championship Lonestar Barbeque Society-sanctioned event.

Main categories include Chicken, Pork Spareribs and Brisket. Jackpot categories are Beans, Cook’s Choice, Salsa, and Dessert.

This event is a Great Time for a Great Cause.

Golden Circle Special Needs Association, along with Big T’s Buddies Autism Support Network, donated thousands this past year to area schools and various special needs programs for the past several years. Thanks to the generosity of the cook teams and sponsors, these much-needed funds have been used for life skills classes and for furthering the mission of special needs camps in our local 5-county area.

The Big T Memorial State Championship BBQ Cookoff is brought to you by the City of Fairfield and the Golden Circle Special Needs Association. The 2024 Board Members include President Leldon Childs, Vice President Jeff Kirgan, Secretary/Treasurer Shannon Margraves, School Liaison Darla Matthews, and members Matt Kirgan, Butch Margraves, Michael Crockett, Jake Day, Barry Baird, Cory Ward, and Lance Barker.

Event staff this year includes Kelly Barker, Jennifer Ward, Jenna Haden, Ressie Margraves, Dana Brackens, Whitney McKinley, and Josh Holcomb.

According to the website, this year’s scheduled is as follows:

Friday, October 18th

-42 Tournament Registration is from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. in the Green Barn (Civic Center)

Teams or Singles are welcome. Cost is $20 per person, $40 per team. Anyone is welcome.

Tournament play will begin at 6:30 p.m., following a reading of the rules. Bracket will be determined by the number of teams registered by 6:15 p.m.

Prize for First Place is cash money and a commemorative set of dominoes.

This event is sponsored by Winkler Masonic Lodge #826.

Saturday, October 19th

-Breakfast Taco Sale from 7:00 – 10:00 a.m., or until sold out

-Vendors Open at 9:00 a.m.

-Touch-A-Truck Event, where kids of all ages can see, hear, smell, and touch a variety of cool trucks and other vehicles. The event will be held at the fairgrounds from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Cost is $5 per person (or $20 max per family) to explore a fire truck, ambulance, police car, bulldozer, track hoe, tractor, dump truck, and much more! Music will be provided by DJ Ren.

-Faith Academy Lunch Sale from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

–Kids’ Cookoff Registration and Set-Up will be from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. and is for any kid between the ages of 8 and 17 years. Junior Division is 8-12 years, Senior Division is 13-17 years. Cost is $25 per entry.

-Kids’ Cookoff starts at 3:00 p.m. with turn-in at 4:00 p.m.

-Announcement of Winners will be held at 5:00 p.m.

-Live Auction will be held at 6:00 p.m.

-Live Music will begin around 7:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Looking for a way to help out with the annual event, but not quite ready to commit to a sponsorship?

Check out the Amazon wish list! Every item purchased helps the event run smoothly and allows more money to be donated to help those with special needs in our local area.

Go online to https://a.co/2G4iBX1 to purchase an item for the annual fundraiser.

Thank you for your support.