April 22, 2026 - Cook teams from Texas and Louisiana will be competing for prize money this weekend at the Annual Grill Fest Presented by Farmers State Bank at the Windham Civic Center. Cooking starts Friday evening along with the 42 Tournament and Washer Pitching Tournament. Friday night is also Karaoke Night 8-10pm. The Margarita and “Open” Food Competition will be held Friday night 7:00 and 7:30 respectively.
Judging takes place on Saturday starting with the Bloody Mary competition at 10am. There is still time to enter!
Thank you to all the Sponsors who have made this event possible: Farmers State Bank, Shelby Savings Bank, the City of Center, C&J A/C and Heating, Ace Hardware of East Texas, BTS Disposal, Bob’s Pawn and Gun Shop, R&D Distributing, Raymond Motor Company, Timberwolf Lake Works, 4C Electric, Brock’s Rocks, and Despino’s Tires. Thank you to Paola Hernandez for all her help with the event.
The event is free and open to the public! Enjoy great food and entertainment.
This Event is Sanctioned by the Lonestar Barbeque Society.
For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682.
