| The 2010 Houston Rodeo World Championship | | | | |
| Contest BBQ has kicked off in style, with more than | | | | The Hideout |
| 350 teams of professional and backyard BBQ chefs | | | | During the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, |
| fireing up their smokers and grills in preparation for | | | | visit The Hideout, which is conveniently positioned on |
| the World's largest BBQ competition. | | | | the NE corner of the World's Championship BBQ |
| The competitors are cooking in various categories | | | | Contest (east end of Chuckwagon Way). With a |
| including spare ribs, chicken, and brisket, with eyes | | | | very well stocked bar, external patio area, DJ music |
| that are firmly set on the prize money, bragging | | | | and room for dancing, it's a "have-to-see" for World's |
| rights and the opportunity to become the World | | | | Championship BBQ Contest visitors. Visitors must be |
| Grand BBQ Champion. | | | | 21 years or older to enter and there is free admission |
| There is no doubt that the BBQ contest is growing in | | | | to the public once you are within the grounds. |
| popularity as the last few years attendance to the | | | | The Garden |
| event rose to 217,640 people in 2009, and 2010 | | | | The Garden, located in the center of the World's |
| looks to be just as popular. | | | | Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, provides live music |
| The HLSR is also reknowned for it's Downtown | | | | by numerous bands including Better Than Ezra, the |
| Rodeo Parade as well as the spectacular Rodeo | | | | Belleville Outfit and the Back In Black AC/DC Tribute |
| Uncorked! | | | | Band among others. There is a large area of space |
| The Houston Rodeo World Championship Contest has | | | | available for for dancing and the live entertainment is |
| left no stone unturned in the way of entertainment | | | | present throughout all three days of the contest. |
| this year, with an International Wine Competition, | | | | The Chuck Wagon |
| Rodeo, music, livestock show, and BBQ food | | | | With the cost of admission to the World's |
| providing top quality entertainment for the entire | | | | Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, you can enjoy a |
| family. | | | | delicious BBQ plate with all the fixings in the public |
| Aside from the BBQ competition, there are many | | | | food tent, this is not to be missed, as Pro BBQ |
| places you should visit at the Houston Livestock and | | | | Pitmasters will be sizzling up some of the tastiest |
| Rodeo Show, such as; | | | | beef brisket, pulled pork, ribs and sides. |