Galveston County Fair & Rodeo SERVING GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS YOUTH SINCE 1938

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About the GCFRThe fair began in 1938 and was held at facilities in Runge Park located in Arcadia, Texas.   In the early 1980s, the County Fair had reached its limits of growth at Runge Park and plans began for a move to Jack Brooks Park located in Hitchcock, Texas. The move to Jack Brooks Park was completed in time for the 1984 Fair, and this is where the fairgrounds are currently located.  The youth and the animal projects they exhibited are the foundation the Fair was built upon.  This tradition continues today.


Many families look forward to the annual Fair & Rodeo. Volunteer committees work for several months planning different events and activities for everyone to enjoy during the fair as well as events that are held at other times throughout the year. The GCFR also hosts "special" days for the community -Special Kids' Day, Schools' Day, and Senior Citizens' Day.  And we are very proud to award several thousand dollars in Scholarships each year to deserving high school seniors from Galveston County.  We would like to thank all of the sponsors, buyers, volunteers and staff members who make it all possible.


The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo, Inc. is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose purpose is to serve the youth of Galveston County by promoting youth, education, and agriculture by supporting 4-H and FFA programs.  The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo does not receive government funding from cities, county, state or federal agencies.  Your support is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you at the fair.


2019 Cook-Off Dates

Seafood Cook-Off
March 29-30, 2019


BBQ Cook-Off
April 4, 5 & 6 2019
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2019 GCFR COOK-OFF RULES
2019 Seafood Cook-Off Rules
2019 Barbecue Cook-Off Rules
2019 Chicken Wing Rules













​2018 BBQ COOK-OFF RESULTS
SPLIT-THE-POT CHICKEN WINGS
1ST PLACE   COLD STEEL COOKERS
2ND PLACE   SHIPWRECKED  COOKERS
3RD PLACE   LI’L’ TASTE OF TEXAS
4TH PLACE   200 DEGREES SLOW –N- LOW
5TH PLACE   EAT MY MEAT COOKERS


PULLED PORK
1ST PLACE   R & R COOKERS I     10 POINTS
2ND PLACE   ACE IN THE HOLE COOKERS I    9 POINTS
3RD PLACE   SHAKE N BAKE I     8 POINTS
4TH PLACE   LOS PRIMOS I      7 POINTS
5TH PLACE   HIGH PRESSURE COOKERS I    6 POINTS
6TH PLACE   R & R COOKERS II     5 POINTS
7TH PLACE   LEAVE’EM SMOKIN I     4 POINTS
8TH PLACE   BASTIN AND TASTIN I     3 POINTS
9TH PLACE   BUD CREW COOKERS I    2 POINTS
10TH PLACE   SHIPWRECKED COOKERS I    1 POINT


BBQ CHICKEN
1ST PLACE   G-TOWN COOKERS I     20 POINTS
2ND PLACE   DUNN HEAT COOKERS I    18 POINTS
3RD PLACE   DUNN HEAT COOKERS II    16 POINTS
4TH PLACE   PALM LEAF COOKERS I    14 POINTS
5TH PLACE   DOUBLE M COOKERS I    12 POINTS
6TH PLACE   G-TOWN COOKERS II     10 POINTS
7TH PLACE   REEL EM IN COOKERS I    8 POINTS
8TH PLACE   THE T-N-T OUTLAWS I     6 POINTS
9TH PLACE   CORNFED COOKERS I     4 POINTS
10TH PLACE   HIGH PRESSURE COOKERS I    2 POINTS


PORK RIBS
1ST PLACE    XXTREME HEAT I    30 POINTS
2ND PLACE    THAT’S MY TICKET I    27 POINTS
3RD PLACE    TEXAS PIT STOP BBQ I    24 POINTS
4TH PLACE    LONE STAR COOKERS I   21 POINTS
5TH PLACE    G-TOWN COOKERS I    18 POINTS
6TH PLACE    BONESIDE DOWN I    15 POINTS
7TH PLACE    LI’L’ TASTE OF TEXAS I    12 POINTS
8TH PLACE    LAST MINUTE COOKERS I   9 POINTS
9TH PLACE    LEAVE’EM SMOKIN II    6 POINTS
10TH PLACE    HIGH PRESSURE COOKERS I   3 POINTS


BRISKET
1ST PLACE    SHAKE N BAKE I    40 POINTS
2ND PLACE    XXTREME HEAT I    36 POINTS
3RD PLACE    DUNN HEAT COOKERS III   32 POINTS
4TH PLACE    DUNN HEAT COOKERS II   28 POINTS
5TH PLACE    TRIPLE EAGLE & CO II    24 POINTS
6TH PLACE    BEST IN THE WEST COOKERS I  20 POINTS
7TH PLACE    DUNN HEAT COOKERS I   16 POINTS
8TH PLACE    BONESIDE DOWN I    12 POINTS
9TH PLACE    HIGH PRESSURE COOKERS I   8 POINTS
10TH PLACE    TEXAS GASOLINE ALLEY COOKERS I  4 POINTS


OVERALL WINNER
XXTREME HEAT I   66 TOTAL POINTS

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