During the annual cook-off, Brisket Cases isn’t just competing—we’re hosting. Each year we dedicate a day to serving The Houston Hurricanes Equestrian Team and their families, and in recent years, we’ve also welcomed The Sunshine Kids for a day of fun, food, and community. With our expanded tent space (added in 2010), we can host nearly 500 invited guests at a time and feed up to 1,500 people each night during the event, with proceeds going directly to scholarships.

We couldn’t do any of this without our incredible sponsors and hardworking team members. Their dedication, generosity, and love of barbecue keep this tradition alive year after year.

The Brisket Cases Bar-B-Que team is more than just a competition team—we’re a community with a cause. We believe in good food, great friendships, and making a difference. And every bite we serve is truly For The Kids.

“It’s not just an expression—it’s a fact we live by.”

The Brisket Cases Bar-B-Que team has been serving up more than great barbecue since 1973. What started as a group of friends coming together on a dare, a whim, or just for fun has grown into one of the oldest and most successful competitive cooking teams in Texas. A year after our founding, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo launched the first World Championship Bar-B-Que Cook-Off in the shadow of the Astrodome—and we’ve been part of it ever since.

From day one, our purpose has gone beyond the pit. You may notice our members and sponsors wearing a badge that says “For The Kids.” That’s not just a slogan—it’s a reminder of why we do what we do. Through our efforts at the cook-off and the generosity of our sponsors, we raise scholarship funds for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship Program, as well as donations to other local charities that support Texas youth.

As of March 2023, Brisket Cases and our sponsors have contributed over $450,000 toward the HLSR Scholarship Fund—helping take our Texas children to the next level so they can become the leaders of tomorrow.