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The 8th Annual Firefighter Games on 6th Street is brought to you by the Texas City Fire Department, The City of Texas City, and United Way Galveston County Mainland. 100% of the proceeds benefit the United Way Galveston County Mainland.
This year’s Blaze & BBQ Bash will take place on Friday, September 8th, and Saturday, September 9th. From a BBQ cook-off, corn hole tournament, firefighter competitions, live entertainment and so much more, there is something for everyone at the Blaze & BBQ Bash! See below for the event schedule and register today! Click here to view BBQ cookoff rules.
2023 Schedule of Events
Friday, September 8th, 2023 All events are held on 6th Street, Texas City, TX 77590
12:00 PM BBQ Cook-Off Teams Set Up
6:00 pm Corn Hole Practice
6:30 pm Two Tons of Steel (Music Opener)
7:00 pm Corn Hole Tournament Begins
8:00 pm Fajitas Jackpot Turn-In & Judging
8:30 pm Chicken Wings Jackpot Turn-In & Judging
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm Hamilton Loomis Performs
*VIP Tent will be open from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday, September 9th, 2023 All events are held on 6th Street, Texas City, TX 77590
10:00 am Pumper Race Competition
12:00 pm Water Ball Competition
12:00 pm BBQ Cook-off Turn-in & Judging (Chicken Category)
1:00 pm BBQ Cook-Off Turn-in & Judging (Ribs Category)
2:00 pm BBQ Cook-Off Turn-in & Judging (Brisket Category)
3:30 pm BBQ Cook-Off Award Ceremony
*Firefighter Games Award ceremony following the completion of the Water Ball Competition at The Showboat Pavilion – 416 6th St N, Texas City, TX 77590
Click here to view BBQ Cookoff Rules
Thank you to our sponsors this year!!
Gold Sponsors: Grant Works and GFL Environmental
Silver: HCA Healthcare, Shriner Children’s Texas, and Valero Refining
Bronze: Mainland Tool, HERC Rentals, and Land and Sea
Other Sponsors: Island Fire & Safety Equipment Co., Inc.
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