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Barbeque Team


So you say you like to BBQ ...

Have we got a deal for you! Yep, that’s right! The Cold River
Cattle Company Barbeque Team (in conjunction with
the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest sponsored
by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo) is looking for you!

The Cold River crew has been cooking at the HLS&R barbeque cook-off for 27 years. The team is made up of doctors, lawyers, bankers and even a few Indian chiefs.

The annual cook-off takes place over a three-day period in February. But at Cold River, we start our party a day before most other teams. This year, the fun begins on Wednesday, February 24th, and keeps on rolling till closing time on Saturday, February 27th.


This event is part of the kickoff weekend for the rodeo events, so the mood is great and the food is fantastic! We cook a full range of food: brisket, sausage, chicken and whatever else gets close to the fire! And of course ... all the trimmings. Over the years, Cold River has won the Grand Champion title for both brisket and chicken. And we always win the “Best Place to Be” award.

Cold River provides donors and their guests food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) in a private tent. We have live music entertainment each night ... plus, a “Miss Blue Jeans” contest on Saturday. Security is provided, even calls to Yellow Cab for those who are just too full!

Proceeds benefit kids in the Houston area. Donations are tax-deductible and allow us to hold two special events that bring us more enjoyment and energy than all the other stuff combined. On Friday, from 10 a.m. to noon, we will host children from the Small Steps Nurturing Center; and our annual party for the Sunshine Kids organization is Saturday morning.

So come on ... jump on the wagon! We would love to have you as a part of our team. If you have any questions about the team, the event or just general information, please give us a call.

Thanks,
Paul Brindley
Team Coordinator










Happy trails from the
Cold River Cattle Company
Barbecue Team

 
Wednesday, Feb. 24 
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. – VIP Party
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Dinner is served
Entertainment: The Triumphs

Thursday, Feb. 25 
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Dinner is served
8 p.m. – Auction benefitting Sunshine Kids
Entertainment: Brian Burke Band

Friday, Feb. 26 
10 a.m. to Noon – Small Steps Nurturing Center
Noon – The party really gets cookin'
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Dinner served
Entertainment: Charlie Lucas

Saturday, Feb. 27 
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Sunshine Kids
1 p.m. – The party continues
3 p.m. – Miss Blue Jeans Contest
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Dinner is served
Entertainment: DNA




Cold River Cattle Company