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TEXAS OPEN FIRE MEAT UP
IS BACK.
OCTOBER 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM
📍 Quail Crossing Ranch, Hondo, TX
The world's largest gathering of BBQ influencers and pitmasters —
the most epic all-you-can-eat open fire experience in the US.
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TEXAS OPEN FIRE MEAT UP
IS BACK.
OCTOBER 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM
📍 Quail Crossing Ranch, Hondo, TX
The world's largest gathering of BBQ influencers and pitmasters —
the most epic all-you-can-eat open fire experience in the US.
BUY TICKETS
Texas Open Fire Meat Up Friday Insider Access
NEW FOR 2026

FRIDAY
INSIDER ACCESS

Join the Pitmasters. Meet Your BBQ Heroes.

For years, Friday has been where the pitmasters gather before the main event. In 2026, we're opening the gates.

For the first time ever, a limited number of guests can join us for exclusive Friday experiences, live-fire moments and unprecedented access to the Open Fire community.

FRIDAY · OCTOBER 23

CHOOSE YOUR INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Argentine Dinner at Texas Open Fire Meat Up

ARGENTINE VIP DINNER

Backyard cooking meets Michelin-level technique.

Al Frugoni and Chef Guillermo Eleicegui share the fire for one night only. Served family style with empanadas, choripán and braseros piled high with fire-cooked meats, paired with a curated wine tasting.

FRIDAY OCT 23 Doors 4 PM · Dinner 7 PM
$150
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International Dinner at Texas Open Fire Meat Up

INTERNATIONAL DINNER

Fourteen countries. One fire.

Teams from Nigeria, Brazil, Canada, Venezuela, Israel, Colombia, Australia, Peru, Uruguay, the UK, Argentina, Guatemala, Germany and the US each bring dishes inspired by home.

Move from team to team, taste your way through live-fire traditions from across the globe, and meet the cooks behind every plate.

FRIDAY OCT 23 Doors 4 PM · Dinner 6 PM
$50
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Whole Animal Live Fire Masterclass at Texas Open Fire Meat Up

WHOLE ANIMAL LIVE FIRE MASTERCLASS

Get hands-on with whole-animal cooking.

Led by South Texas pitmaster Javier "Javi" Mejia of @bigjavs_bbq, you'll learn whole hog technique and get an up-close look at a whole steer mounted on one of Javi's custom-built spinning asado crosses.

Food and drink samples included, plus access to the exclusive Friday event.

FRIDAY OCT 23 9 AM
$150
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MORE WAYS TO GET HANDS-ON

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASSES

Get closer to the fire with exclusive small-group cooking experiences from Weber and Blackstone.

Weber Hands-On Cooking Experience at Texas Open Fire Meat Up
WEBER

HANDS-ON COOKING EXPERIENCE

Be among the first to cook on the not-yet-released Weber Embrasa Live Fire Grill.

Cook alongside an instructor as you prepare a protein and a starch or vegetable over live fire. No experience needed — just show up ready to learn techniques you can take home to your own backyard.

CLASS LENGTH Approx. 45 minutes
CLASS SIZE Maximum 24 guests
FROM $50 + fees
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Blackstone Hands-On Cooking Experience at Texas Open Fire Meat Up
BLACKSTONE

HANDS-ON COOKING EXPERIENCE

Fire up the Blackstone Bronco Open Flame Grill for a hands-on cooking experience over live fire.

Cook alongside an instructor as you prepare a protein and a starch or vegetable. No experience needed — just come ready to cook, learn and take new techniques back to your own backyard.

CLASS LENGTH Approx. 45 minutes
CLASS SIZE Maximum 24 guests
FROM $50 + fees
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GOOD TO KNOW Thursday and Friday classes include admission to that day's normally closed-to-the-public event. Saturday classes require a separate Saturday General Admission ticket.

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