🔥 Battle of the Badges Cookoff 🔥
June 20–21, 2025 | Quarry Park | Granite Shoals, TX

 

The heat is on! Join us for the annual Battle of the Badges Cookoff, where first responders from across the Highland Lakes compete to see who serves up the best BBQ! Hosted by the City of Granite Shoals, this sizzling showdown brings together EMS teams, firefighters, police officers—and YOU.

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🍖 Think you’ve got what it takes?
Enter your cook team and see if you can smoke the competition!

👨‍⚖️ Not cooking? Be a judge!
Get a Judge’s Pass and sample the best BBQ in the Highland Lakes Region while casting your vote for the champions.

👏 Support Local Heroes
Whether you’re cooking, judging, or just enjoying the fun, your presence supports the brave men and women who serve our communities every day.

📅 Event Schedule
Friday, June 20 – Kickoff festivities begin in the evening
Saturday, June 21 – Full day of cooking, judging, and community fun!