Wharton County Area Go Texan Committee

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo BBQ Cookoff 2026 always delivers!
There’s just something about that kickoff weekend — smoky brisket in the air, live country music, boots everywhere, and tents packed with good people. It really sets the tone for rodeo season in Houston.

Last entry of the day!!!

Second entry on its way!!! Good luck Wharton County

Wharton County Chicken getting ready for turn-in

WCBBQ Wharton County Area Go Texan cookoff team

Stay tuned to Fox 26 news for Wharton County cook off team interview

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Wharton County Fair BBQ COOK OFF
50th Year Anniversary

Wharton County Go Texan!!!
IBCA State Championship

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Wharton County High School seniors!
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There is a new $6000 AGT Vocational Scholarship available for Wharton County seniors. At least one student from Wharton county will be awarded this scholarship.

See the link for criteria. Must plan to attend a Texas Trade school or junior college and participate in curriculum leading to an Associate’s degree or certificate in a vocational field.

How to Apply | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship application is completed entirely online. Applicants will upload supplemental documents when completing the online application.

HLSR scholarship applications are officially open. If you know a senior planning for college, point them this direction. This is a great opportunity for Wharton County students

February 2, 2026 7:59 p.m. Deadline for Online application

How to Apply | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship application is completed entirely online. Applicants will upload supplemental documents when completing the online application.

Come out and support the Wharton County BBQ cookoff team. They are raising funds to compete in the HLSR Championship BBQ contest.

THANK YOU" to all the buyers from our live auction and our amazing sponsors. With your help we will be able to provide scholarships for Wharton County

Platinum Sponsors:
COBANK
Constellation
First State Bank
Ricebelt Warehouse
Silver Star Ranch
State Farm - John Harborth
Vincek's Smokehouse
United Ag

Gold Sponsors:
KULP
Martin Electric
Prasek's

Silver Sponsors:
Assured Partners - James Russell
CAL MAINE Food

Bronze Sponsors:
Mikeska's - Donna & Gary Mikeska
The Screen Stop - Scott & Brandi Yackel

Donated items for Live Auction:
BH Trees - Brad & Jennifer Hubenak
Kevin Cantu
Kem Ford
April Graves
Geraldine Jochec
Russell Machaan
Mike Prasek
Rasmussen Distillery
Ruby and YaYa
Sugarland Space Cowboys
Brian Swenson
Hollis Yackel

⭐️Just a quick shout out to our sponsors from our annual fundraiser and to say "THANK YOU" to our buyers from our live auction items!!!👏

Platinum Sponsors:
COBANK
Constellation
First State Bank
Ricebelt Warehouse
Silver Star Ranch
State Farm - John Harborth
Vincek's Smokehouse
United Ag

Gold Sponsors:
KULP
Martin Electric
Prasek's

Silver Sponsors:
Assured Partners - James Russell
CAL MAINE Food

Bronze Sponsors:
Mikeska's - Donna & Gary Mikeska
The Screen Stop - Scott & Brandi Yackel

Donated items for Live Auction:
BH Trees - Brad & Jennifer Hubenak
Kevin Cantu
Kem Ford
April Graves
Geraldine Jochec
Russell Machaan
Mike Prasek
Rasmussen Distillery
Ruby and YaYa
Sugarland Space Cowboys
Brian Swenson
Hollis Yackel

Also want to thank all of our committee members that work so diligently on this fundraiser so that we can provide scholarships to graduating seniors from our local school districts!🙌