Ribs & Rods Car Show and BBQ Cook Off

Temple, Texas - 11/13/2026 05:00 to 11/14/2026 05:00

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Ribs & Rods is one of Temple’s most popular and fastest growing events, joining the community’s love for live music, classic and custom cars, and BBQ, all in support of our local Ronald McDonald House.

Past events have brought in over 600 show vehicles, 75 top notch cooking teams, many vendors, plus family-friendly, fun events and contests.
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Bend ‘O The River is one of the most beautiful car show and BBQ cook off sites with sprawling grass and shade trees suprisingly located right off I- 35.

See the Ribs & Rods merchandise tent to sign up for all contests and for any questions about the schedule.

Friday 11/13
5pm Gates open to all
7:00pm Live Music
9pm Drive-in Style Movie
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Saturday 11/14

8am Gates open to all
10am Live Music
11am Chug-A-Lug Contest
11:30am Live Music
11:45am BBQ Judging- Chicken (BBQ Tent)
12:30pm Rib Eating Contest
12:45am BBQ Judging- Ribs (BBQ Tent)
1pm Live Music
1:45pm BBQ Judging- Pork Butt (BBQ Tent)
2:45pm BBQ Judging- Brisket (BBQ Tent)
4pm BBQ Cook Off Awards (Stage)
5pm Car Show Awards (Stage)
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