BBQ, Bands and Bottle Rockets on the Bosque - July 4th Festival 2018

BBQ, Bands and Bottle Rockets on the Bosque is the Erath County’s 4th of July Festival hosted in Stephenville, Texas open to the public. The festival and it’s board are dedicated to giving back to Erath county. 4th of July is an opportunity for the county to unite for Fun, Fireworks, Charity. The festival officially kicks-off immediately following the Annual 4th of July Parade in the Stephenville City Park, and lasts until 5:00 PM, when the Night Concert begins on the Birdsong Amphitheater Stage (also inside the park). 
 
**festival goers are encouraged to check out the BBQ area and taste some yummy samples that some cookers may have**
 
BBQ Bands and Bottle Rockets on the Bosque will be followed by TexStar Ford Summer Nights Concert Series at the Birdsong Ampitheater.

Vendors
Click here for the 2018 Vendor Application
Click here to register to be a Food Vendor ONLINE!

Charity Spotlight
The Charity Spotlight is a way for BBQ, Bands, & Bottle Rockets on the Bosque to give back to Erath County. The majority of the funds received in entry fees., sponsorship, etc. are granted to a selected Erath County Non-Profit Organization.

If you would like your organization to be considered for the Charity Spotlight, click here to complete the form.

BBQ Cook-Off
The BBQ Cook-Off held will consist of 3 meat categories: Brisket, Pork Ribs, & Chicken.

Entry Fee: $150 to enter all three meats (brisket, pork ribs, & chicken).

Prizes: 1st: $600, 2nd: $400, 3rd: $200 will be given for each category of meat. 
In addition, an award will be given for Best of Show & Chef's Choice.

Acoustic Artists
10:30-11:45 AM - Billy Hartman & Holly Jo Samsill
12:00-1:15 PM - Clint Janisch & Kathryn Stredwick
1:30-2:45 PM - Thomas Napp & Caleb Allemand
3:15-4:30 PM - Buck Fuffalo & Dillan Poe

Additional info: There will be a mandatory meeting on July 3rd. Time to be determined. Head cooks are responsible for their team members' actions. Any member out of control will result in disqualification of the team and removal from the area. Each team will provide their own meat. All meat must be prepped and cooked on site. The application is not considered complete until your payment is received. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE DUE TO TEAM CANCELATION, DISQUALIFICATION, NO SHOW, OR WEATHER.