BBQ competitors

Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas BBQ Competition

October 10, 2024 | OKC Fairgrounds

Team up with your favorite industry colleagues to prepare your best-tasting sample for the judges and Expo 2024 attendees. This is a great way to get company recognition and bragging rights at the biggest oil and natural gas event in the state. It’s also a way to give back, show your oil field pride, AND get maximum visibility with attendees.

BBQ Competition Details

  • Companies are responsible for assembling their own teams.
  • Teams can be comprised of E&P, service company, midstream, and more.
  • Teams will provide:
  • Minimum of 700 food samples (size should be comparable to a slider or mini taco)
  • 10 samples reserved for Judges Panel 12 noon-1 p.m.
  • Sides, desserts, and drinks are optional
  • Plates/boats, plasticware, and napkins
  • Cooker
  • Cooking tables and utensils
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Tents – maximum size 10′x20′
  • Overall dimensions of cooker, tent, and any other additions to the space
  • Expo will provide:
  • 30′x40′ space
  • Two serving tables
  • Garbage can
  • Shared handwashing station
  • Electricity upon request
  • Setup:
  • Wednesday, October 9, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 10, 6:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
  • Setup must be completed by 8:30 a.m.
  • Food must be cooked and ready to be served by 10:45 a.m.
  • BBQ Competition is 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

All participants will be entered in two competitions: Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice. The winners will be announced at the end of the day and will be awarded a trophy.

BBQ Competition Teams