World Championship BBQ Contest

February 23rd – 25th 2023

Admission Prices
Maps and Parking
PUBLIC PARKING

Parking for the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest is different than the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ parking.

Yellow Lot
- Location: The primary route to the Yellow Lot is 610 to Main St., enter Gate 16 off Main St.
- Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Pricing: $25
610 Lot
- Location: Entrance is off West Bellfort and Kirby.
- Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Pricing: $25
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RIDES

GAMES

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Clown Glasshouse

Participants must be at least 36” to enter this fun house. Participants must walk alone and upright. Participants must ascend/descend stairs at entry and exit.

Crazy Coaster

Riders must be at least 48” to ride alone. Riders between 42” and 48” must ride with a supervising companion. Riders must sit upright with their back and head pressed against the backrest and hold on to the lap bar at all times. Riders must ascend/descend stairs at the entry and exit.

Creep Show

Riders must be at least 42” to ride alone. Riders between 36” and 42” must ride with a supervising companion. Riders must sit upright and hold on. Riders must ascend/descend stairs or narrow ramp at entry and exit.

Cyclone

Riders must be at least 48” to ride alone. Riders between 42” and 48” must ride with a supervising companion. Riders must sit upright while holding a lap bar, and have the ability to withstand the spinning forces. Riders must step up into the ride pod.

Disk’O

Riders must be at least 48” to ride. This is a high speed- spinning ride with front to rear and side-to-side forces. Riders must ascend/descend stairs at entry and exit.

Dizzy Dragon

Riders must be at least 42” to ride alone. Riders between 36” and 42” must ride with a supervising companion. Riders must sit upright, and entry into the ride car requires negotiating elevated steps.

Carousel

Riders must be at least 42” to ride alone. Riders under 42” must ride with a supervising companion. Riders must sit upright, and hold onto the horses. Riders must step up to platform twice. Bench style seats are also available. Riders must step up and off an uneven platform.

Cliff Hanger

Riders must be at least 48” to ride. Riders must climb up on to the ride into a prone position and be flat. Riders must be able to withstand a spinning ride that turns at a high rate of speed.

Clown Glasshouse

Participants must be at least 36” to enter this fun house. Participants must walk alone and upright. Participants must ascend/descend stairs at entry and exit.