This is a backyard-style brisket competition. Briskets will be prepared off-site and brought to the event for judging and tasting.
🔥 Pitmaster Information
This is a backyard-style brisket competition. Briskets will be prepared off-site and brought to the event for judging and tasting.
June 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Raymond Russell Park
20644 Frontage Rd, San Antonio, TX 78257
⏰ Event Schedule
🔥 10:00 AM – Pitmaster Arrival & Check-In
🎟️ 11:00 AM – Gates Open
🥩 12:00 PM – Official Judging Begins
🗳️ 12:00–1:00 PM – People’s Choice Tasting & Voting
🏆 2:00 PM – Awards Ceremony & Backyard Pitmaster Champion Announcement
Pitmasters must:
Provide one whole brisket
Follow event food safety guidelines
Slice and serve on-site
Arrive during designated check-in window
Detailed rules will be provided after registration.
🏆 Competition Categories and Prizes
Best Overall Brisket-prize $300
People’s Choice- Prize PItmaster Basket ($250 value)
📝 Full Event Description
🔥 Think your brisket has what it takes?
RE Solutions XV is looking for backyard pitmasters to compete in our first-ever Backyard Pitmaster Battle benefiting Dress for Success.
Bring your best brisket, compete for prizes and bragging rights, and help us crown San Antonio’s Backyard Pitmaster Champion 🏆🥩
✔ Backyard-style competition
✔ Community event atmosphere
✔ People’s Choice voting
✔ Prizes + local recognition
✔ Limited pitmaster spots available
Whether you cook on an offset, pellet smoker, or backyard pit — we want to see what you’ve got.
Deadline to register is June 1st
Spots are limited to 12 individuals/teams.
Good to know
Highlights
- 5 hours
- In person
Location
Raymond Russell Park
20644 Frontage Road
San Antonio, TX 78257
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