Welcome to the 7th annual LalVernia BBQ Cook-off and Festival.The highlight of this event is the IBCA-sanctioned BBQ cooking competition, where teams compete for the best BBQ chicken, beef and ribs. This is the biggest event in La Vernia and one of the largest BBQ Cook-off's in the entire state of Texas. Over 100 cooking teams come from across the state competing for bragging rights and the opportunity to compete at the national level.

But there is more to this event than just BBQ. This is a 2-day family event with something for everyone. All proceeds from this event benefit the La Vernia Park Foundation and helps to meet our primary goal of making park improvements!

This year’s festival in addition to the Barbeque Cook-off will include an Auction, Mechanical Bull Riding, Tractor Show, Motorcycle Run, Car Show, Horseshoe and Washer Tournaments as well as a Carnival for the Kids. Other activities include a show by the South Texas Gun Fighters, Arts and Crafts Booths, a DJ on Friday and a Dance Saturday night.

Members of the Park Foundation help raise money by volunteering their time in various fundraising activities. This event is the primary fundraiser for the Greater La Vernia Park Foundation. Our mission is to improve the La Vernia public park facilities.

The Park Foundation and the City of La Vernia worked together to install a new playscape. With matching money made available from a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the installation of a 1/2 mile walking path, basketball court, butterfly Garden and picnic tables have been completed. In 2008 trees were planted, a new fence was added and a foot bridge was completed.

These improvements would not be possible without the generous contributions by local volunteers and businesses. Thank You to all who have helped thru the years.