Sept. 27-28, Various • Stowell Park, Winnie • Free
Texas Rice Festival is just a few days away, but before the excited begins, TRF will host their annual IBCA BBQ Cookoff Weekend on Sept. 27-28 at Winnie-Stowell Park. Cooking will happen from noon-6 p.m. on Friday followed by a jackpot fajita judging. Judging will begin 11 a.m. on Saturday followed by events throughout the day like cornhole and washer tournaments. The first day of TRF is Wed., Oct. 2, at 5 p.m. with the vendors and carnival grounds opening. There will also be live music by Bayou Sounds, Matt Sebastian Band and headliner Josh Weathers at 9:30 p.m. Ticketing begins Oct. 1 at $5 and up for students 6-18 and $15 for adults. Seniors 65 and older are free.