Who has the best barbecue: Austin or Houston?

Find out this November at the HOU-ATX BBQ Throwdown!

The Houston Barbecue Festival and Saint Arnold Brewing Company announce the 3rd Annual HOU-ATX BBQ Throwdown! featuring top barbecue restaurants from Houston and Austin competing to determine who reigns supreme when it comes to Texas barbecue.

Ticket holders will sample each of the barbecue competition entries as well as enjoy great Saint Arnold beer.

Participating Austin-area barbecue joints include (subject to change): Interstellar BBQ and Micklethwait Craft Meats. Additionally, wildcard entries Bodacious BBQ from Longview (2018 Judges's Choice winner) and Brett's Backyard BBQ from Rockdale will also be competing.

Houston barbecue joints that qualified by being top finishers in the 5th annual Houston BBQ Throwdown on September 29th will be competing: Daddy Duncan's BBQ, Eddie O's Texas BBQ, Fire Craft BBQ, Khoi Barbecue, Reveille Barbecue Co, Tejas Chocolate + BBQ, and The Pit Room. Eaker Barbecue, El Topo, and JQ's Tex-Mex BBQ from Houston will also be competing.

Texas is a state of rivalries, and no rivalry creates more passionate debate than which city has the best barbecue: Houston or Austin.

Each individual participant will present their vision of the perfect Texas barbecue dish. This will be a creative dish that pushes the boundaries of the traditional Texas Trinity of brisket, pork ribs, and sausage. The primary criteria will be that the dish has a smoked element to it, with other criteria such as flavor and texture equally weighed.

HOU-ATX BBQ Throwdown 2019

A blind judging process featuring barbecue experts from around Texas will pick a single winner from the entries. There will also be a “People’s Choice” award in which guests can vote for their favorite dish.

The barbecue judging panel will include food writer Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, food podcaster Matt Harris, chef/pitmaster Michelle Wallace of Gatlin's BBQ, owner/pitmaster Will Buckman of CorkScrew BBQ, and Austin barbecue photographer Robert J. Lerma.

**A very limited number of guest tickets will be sold.** $70 general admission includes Saint Arnold beer and samples of each barbecue joint’s competition dish. $130 VIP tickets also include access to the private Saint Arnold Investor’s Pub for viewing of the judge’s panel.

**To ensure the best possible experience for all guests, only a limited number of tickets will be made available for sale. Tickets sold out well in advance of last year's event - we encourage you to purchase tickets as soon as possible to ensure availability.**

**All tickets sold in advance online. No ticket sales at the door.**

More information: festival@houbbq.com

Produced by Burnt Brisket LLC.

HOU-ATX BBQ Throwdown 2019

FAQs

What is the refund policy?

THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. Tickets are transferable.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Adults must bring an ID to the event. You must be 21 years of age to consume beer. ONLY CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE WILL BE ADMITTED FREE. ALL OTHER AGES MUST PURCHASE A TICKET (this is because we want to ensure there is enough barbecue and space for all guests).

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes. Contact us at festival@houbbq.com and we will coordinate the transfer with you.

Can I take food home?

No. Coolers and containers for storing food are prohibited. All food must be consumed at the event.

Are dogs allowed?

Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the Saint Arnold Beer Hall.

Will you run out of food?

Although some popular vendors may run out of food before the end of the event, there will always be vendors with food all the way until 4pm. However, we do encourage guests to arrive NO LATER THAN 2pm to ensure you get a sample of all vendors.

HOU-ATX BBQ Throwdown 2019

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