12th Annual Houston Barbecue Festival was held at the Humble Civic Center arena on Sunday, April 6th 2025. BBQ restaurants and pit masters from all across Texas joined in on the fun, providing samples of smoked meats, tamales, pizza, and desserts. A cold front provided an lovely and pleasant environment that was enjoyed by BBQ lovers, their friends and family.
photos by Marco Torres for HoustonPress
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BBQ this way! -
The slogan of Texas BBQ lovers. -
Go Coogs! -
Ernest Servantes of Burnt Bean BBQ in Seguin, Texas tends to his smoker. -
Pit Master Cooper Abercrombie of Bar-A-BBQ in Montgomery, Texas slices up a sample for festival attendees. -
That’s good eatin’! -
Isaac Macal of La Cruda BBQ in Crosby, Texas wears a message on his ballcap. -
La Cruda BBQ with delicious mini barbacoa tacos. -
That’s a beautiful spread right there sir! -
Friends who BBQ together, stay together! -
Another round of delicious BBQ samples. -
Redbird BBQ was in great spirits at the festival. -
The ribs were perfect! -
BBQ Friends! -
Ready for more BBQ. -
Action shot! -
BBQ is best enjoyed with friends. -
Grilled mahi-mahi tostada from J-Bar-M BBQ. -
Truth BBQ with some of the best brisket you will ever put in your mouth. -
That’s some good meat! -
A big slice of brisket over bread was Truth BBQ’s offering at the 12th Annual Houston Barbecue Festival. -
Tin Roof BBQ hard at work. -
More ribs? Yes please! -
Perfection! -
Tejas BBQ samples. -
Patrick Feges was all smiles. -
Making BBQ pizza. -
Eating BBQ pizza. -
Some lines were long but were well worth it! -
BBQ fun for the whole family! -
Almost there. -
A gorgeous day for BBQ. -
Happiness. -
The festival was well attended, but not crowded. -
That’s a great lunch spread. -
The pit master and his smoker. -
Until next time, y’all!