Thursday July 4, 2024
Get ready for our annual Independence Day Fajita cookoff. Once again we’re participating in the Mayor’s Big Bang Celebration. We’ll be celebrating America’s freedom and independence with BBQ and beer (is there anything more American?).
Cook a mean fajita? Put your money where your mouth is! $60 per team to enter. Included in the entry is each team’s fajita meat – donated by Boarri Craft Butchery, and a 6 pack of Nueces Brewing Original Lager, Hefeweizen or Supremo. This year we’ll be simplifying things and only having 2 classes. Fajita and Dessert – One entry gets you entry into both classes. All entry fees will be paid out in the form of prizes. 70% to fajita class and 30% to dessert class.
- Cash prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in both classes.
- Teams can arrive at Nueces Brewing as early as 9:00 on Thursday 7/4 All Fajitas must be cooked on site. Dessert can be made ahead of time.
- Judging will be at 2:30 and awards will follow immediately. Come on out for a few hours, drink some beer and show off your grillin’ skills before the fireworks display!
We’ll be sending out the final details the week prior to the event to all participants. Hurry and sign up! Limited spots!
Email NuecesBrewingEvents@gmail.com to sign up
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Do I need my own grill?
A. Yes, Charcoal or Gas is welcomed. We’ll have a bin for all spent charcoal.
Q. What does the cost cover?
A. Your entry fee, plus meat.
Q. When can I pick up the meat?
A. Meat can be picked up at Boarri Craft Butchery on Wednesday 7/3.
Q. What type of meat is being provided?
A. Outside Skirt
Q. How much meat will be provided?
A. Roughly 4lbs.
Q. Can I bring drinks?
A. Yes, bring all you want to drink but NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL.
Q. Where am I cooking?
A. Cooking will be in the parking lot. Please provide your own shade/covering.
Q. What are the judged categories?
A. Fajitas (build them how you want them) and Dessert.
Q. How much do I win?
A. This will depend on the number of entries. The money will be paid out 100%. A maximum of 20 entries will be accepted.
Q. Do I need to decorate?
A. No, but decorations are encouraged and we will be judging on ‘Best in Show’. Name your team, put on some costumes, decorate, and let’s have some fun!!
Q. How do I clean up?
A. You’ll be responsible for your own clean-up. There will be a bin for charcoal and trash.
Q. Who is judging?
A. There will be a panel of fajita experts and Mayor Paulette Guajardo!
Q: What time?
A: Contestants can arrive any time after 9:00 am on July 4th. Judging will take place around 2:30 pm and the awards will follow. We ask that teams are prepared to pack up their spots immediately following the awards announcements.