SETX Craft BBQ Festival

03/11/2026

Big thank you to our vendors

03/06/2026

03/03/2026

Get Ready for High-Speed Action!

Liqui Moly Pro Watercross National Tour (Rd 1) & Dales Outlaw Series (Rd 1-2)
March 6–8, 2026 | City of Orange Boat Ramp, Texas

• Friday Practice: $40 | 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• Get seat time before the green flag drops!
• Rotation every 10 minutes to keep you dialed in

Race Days: March 7-8
Registration Fees:
• 1st Class: $240 + GPS transponder rental
• 2nd Class: $200
• Single Day Entry: $130
FREE entry for Multi-Class riders!

Important:
Transponders are rental-based only.
Must be a current IJSBA member. Join/renew at Prowatercross.com.

See you on the Sabine River!

03/02/2026

🎉 The Festival Starts Online! 🎉

Get all the details you need in one place! From event schedules and vendors to entertainment and ticket info — our official festival website has it all.

✨ Plan your day
🍴 Explore food & vendors
🎶 See live entertainment
💦 Jet ski Races
🎟️ Stay up to date

👉 Visit the website now and get festival-ready!
https://www.setxbbqfestival.com

SETX Craft BBQ Festival | Food, Music & Family Fun in Southeast Texas

03/01/2026

Congratulations fontenelle you are the winner of our vip ticket give away

02/17/2026

🔥 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — AND THERE’S STILL TIME! 🔥

A HUGE thank you to the incredible businesses already on board for the SETX Craft BBQ Festival! 🙌 Your support is helping make this event bigger, better, and packed with community pride.

💼 Want YOUR company name on the board?
There’s still time to join our sponsor lineup and get your brand in front of thousands of attendees, vendors, and local supporters.

This is more than a logo — it’s visibility, community impact, and being part of one of the hottest events in SETX.

📣 Don’t miss your chance to be recognized alongside these amazing sponsors!

👉 Message us now or reach out today to secure your spot before the board is full.

Link to Sponsor:
https://www.setxbbqfestival.com/sponsorship Sponsorship Opportunities | SETX Craft BBQ Festival

02/16/2026

https://nautiwaterracing.com/speed-meets-smoke-jet-ski-racing-and-elite-craft-bbq-festival-take-over-orange-tx-riverfront/

ORANGE, TX — High-octane action returns to the Orange, TX riverfront March 7 & 8, 2026, as the Jettribe Series of Champions and NautiWater Racing arrives for Rounds 1 and 2 of the Dales Jet […]

02/15/2026

🔥 SETX CRAFT BBQ FESTIVAL 🔥

ITS TIME

Bernsen Law Firm – Title Sponsor

Get ready for a full day of smoke, fire, and flavor 🔥🍖
Join us March 7 | 11AM–6PM at 708 Simmons Drive Riverside Pavilion in Orange, Texas for one of the biggest BBQ events SETX has to offer.

🎶 Live Music By:
Fat Abby Band • Grace Ann • Ethan Osborne Band • Horace Trahan

✅ FREE General Admission
🎟️ VIP Passes Available (exclusive tastings, private seating, drinks & more)
Huge vendor market
Entertainment for adults and kids

👉 VIP passes and more info available at:
Setxbbqfestival.com

Bring your appetite, bring your crew, and come experience the best BBQ and live music Southeast Texas has to offer. 🔥🍖🎶

02/12/2026

🔥🐔 YOUTH COOK-OFF IS HEATING UP! 🐔🔥

The 4th Annual SETX Craft BBQ Festival – Youth Cook-Off is going down March 7th in Orange, TX and these young pitmasters are bringing the fire! 🔥

👨‍🍳 Ages 11–17
👥 Up to 4 kids per team
💵 $25 per team

🏆 PRIZE PACKAGE:
💰 Cash Prize
🥩 Meat Pack including:
• 4 Ribeyes
• 4 Stuffed Chicken Breasts
• 4 Stuffed Pork Chops

🕤 9:30 AM – How-To Training
🔥 10:00 AM – Fires Light
⏰ 11:30 AM – Entries Due

Old Smokey grills + whole chicken provided!

Spots won’t last — click the link to register and let your young chef show off those skills! 🔥

Register link:
https://www.setxbbqfestival.com/youth-cookoff