April 13, 2026 - Fire up your grills, start working on your bean recipes, and start mastering your margaritas and bloody mary drinks. Grill Fest 2026, presented by Farmers State Bank, will be held April 25th at the John D. Windham Civic Center with set up and cooking starting on the evening of April 24th. In addition to the food and beverage competitions there will be a Washer Pitching Tournament and 42 Tournament. Steve Adams, Karoke will provide musical entertainment.
The public is invited to attend and sample tastings of barbecue at cook team stations. Entry is free.
There is still plenty of time to register for all events including the cook off. The registration fee is $200. You may sign up for the Beans, “Open Food,” and beverage up until the events begin.
Thank you to all our Sponsors. We could not have this event, or any of our events, without the generous support of all our Sponsors.
Presenting Sponsor is Farmers State Bank. Silver Sponsors are Ace Hardware of East Texas, BTS Disposal, Bobs Pawn and Gun Shop, R&D Distributing, Timberwolf Lake Works, and 4C Electrical Services. Judges Table Sponsor is C&J A/C & Electrical. 42 Tournament and Washer Pitching Sponsor is Shelby Savings Bank. The City of Center is the Award Sponsor. Coozie Sponsor is Despino Tires.
Registration forms and additional information is available at www.shelbycountychamber.com or at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office – 936-598-3682. Questions may be emailed to info@shelbycountychamber.com.
