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Yogi Bear Jellystone Park is located at 34843 Betka Road Waller, TX 77484
You must secure your reservation with the park and they will tell you a chek in time. If there is an issue with your cabin or RV spot, you must address it with the park directly. Make sure to use the promo code to receive your discount. Promo code applies to Yogi & Cindy Bear Cabins ONLY! Discount code applies to all open RV spots. One discount code per reservation. Any upgrades to cabins will be at a non discounted rate. Make sure to secure rental of bed linens or towels or bring your own.
Yes. There is an on-site store that has ice, groceries, beer and lots more.
No. You must rent a golf cart from the park if you would like one. Bicycles are allowed.
No. Each team is responsible for their own competition meat. Meat inspection WILL BE performed by KCBS representatives. Danny Dietz Cookoff does provide the MRE if you sign up for that jackpot.
Yes. The only exception willbe inclement weather (as determined by the park staff). The pool does close at dusk as there are no lights in the pool.
Yes. They will have to pay a discounted day pass rate at the entrance gate.
Friday, September 12th, 2025
5:00PM COOKS MEETING (REC CENTER)
6:30PM JUDGE’S MEETING (REC CENTER)
7:00PM VIP SPONSOR DINNER
(GRAND LODGE- PURCHASED WRISTBAND REQUIRED)
7:00PM MRE CHALLENGE TURN IN (REC CENTER)
7:30PM MARGARITA TURN IN (REC CENTER)
8:15PM LIVE AUCTION (SIDE STAGE)
9:00PM BART CROW CONCERT (SIDE STAGE)
11:00PM QUIET TIME
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
10:30AM JUDGE’S CHECK-IN (REC CENTER)
11:00AM JUDGE’S MEETING (REC CENTER)
12:00PM CHICKEN TURN IN (REC CENTER)
12:30PM RIB TURN IN (REC CENTER)
1:00PM PORK TURN IN (REC CENTER)
1:30PM BRISKET TURN IN (REC CENTER)
2:00PM KIDS QUE (IN FRONT OF REC CENTER)
6:00PM AWARDS (SIDE STAGE)
By submitting payment of the entry fee, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the event.
CONTESTANTS MUST SUPPLY THEIR OWN PITS. SIGN UP AVAILABLE HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3mtTywTFRZFFDDQfagPPV5omUwXJT9V71uteWhdrs6qsE1Q/viewform
DANNY DIETZ MEMORIAL CLASSIC KIDS’ QUE
SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2025
CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS
$25.00 Entry Fee per cook per event
There are two age groups for steak and one for the open– contestants must be at the age noted at the time of the contest, not the time of registration. Danny Dietz Memorial Classic Kids Que rules apply unless otherwise noted. Each entry submitted will consist of one cook only.
Categories:
Steak
*Ages 6-10 will be provided with a steak. Each entry will receive one and only one steak. There is no margin of error. The steak will need to be submitted in the box that was provided at check in. NO GARNISH.
*Ages 11-16 will be provided with a steak. Each entry will receive one and only one steak. There is no margin of error. The steak will need to be submitted in the box that was provided at check-in. NO GARNISH.
Open
*Ages 6-16 cooks are allowed to cook whatever they choose, this category is open garnish, but all entries must fit in the turn-in box and all boxes must close and stay closed upon turn-in. Enough for 6 judges.
Rules/Regulations:
∙ All children will cook in a designated area on their own grills.
∙ *Steak ONLY* -Protein will be provided by the Danny Dietz Memorial Classic Cookoff. All submissions for the competition MUST use the meat/protein provided.
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