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KCBS SANCTIONED EVENT ** $50,000 CASH PAYOUT

WELCOME TO THE "BATTLE FOR THE PADDLE"

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at dannydietzcookoff@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

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)


REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2025

MAKE SURE AND JOIN USE IN 2026

2025 Cookoff Rules and Regulations

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.

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2025 Jackpot Rules

2025 DANNY DIETZ COOKOFF KIDS QUE

SIGN YOUR KIDDOS UP TODAY!!

CONTESTANTS MUST SUPPLY THEIR OWN PITS.  SIGN UP AVAILABLE HERE:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3mtTywTFRZFFDDQfagPPV5omUwXJT9V71uteWhdrs6qsE1Q/viewform

KIDS QUE RULES

 

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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Venue:  Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort 

34843 Betka Rd, Waller, TX 77484

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