BBQ cookoff, mutton bustin plus dance among the events

(Seguin) – The 142nd Guadalupe County Fair and PRCA rodeo gets a jump start with this weekend’s pre-fair events. The schedule includes the 22nd annual Guadalupe County Fair Association Scholarship Benefit Barbecue State Championship Cookoff.

Registration for the CBA cookoff is still underway at gcfair.org. The barbecue cookoff and jackpot beans contest will be held today and Saturday.

Organizers say this year’s contest includes added money and top money prizes. Those wishing to sign up are asked to call Tom Fox at 210-378-3454. The community is invited to come out and take part in judging, a silent auction plus other raffle games.

Also, on tap for this pre-fair weekend is a cornhole tournament with check in at noon Saturday followed by Mutton Bustin check in at 4 p.m. and the Mutton Mustin contest at 5:30 p.m. A dance featuring music by Paul Sanchez & Wrangler Country will wrap up the day from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. in the dance pavilion.

Weekend events wrap up on Sunday with the County Scholarship Roping Fiesta at 2 p.m. and the start of the Fair Queens contest with the personal interview segment scheduled for 6 p.m.

Specific details for each of the events can be found online at gcfair.org. The Guadalupe County Fair and PRCA Rodeo officially runs Thursday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct. 12.