2 min readThe smoke has cleared, the pits have cooled, and the 2025 Fort Bend County Fair Cook-Off is officially in the books! We’re proud to say that Lonestar Cowboy Cookers closed it out with another solid showing—full of flavor, fun, and a few well-earned wins!
While our fajitas, chicken, and ribs may have gotten lost in the weekend shuffle, we landed 16th place in Brisket—and in a field this competitive, we’ll take it!
Shoutout to the LSCC Ladies!
Our powerhouse women brought the heat once again:
- Leslie Pate took 5th in Gumbo and 10th in Chili
- Shary Pate came through strong with 8th in Stew and 8th in Beans
We’re so proud of their consistent dedication and talent!
Props to Our Sister Team: Fort Bend Outlaws
Big congrats to the Fort Bend Outlaws for a fantastic run!
- Edgar De León placed 3rd in Fajitas
- Austen Guillen earned 6th in Chicken
Major thanks to Scott Machala and Marvette Limón for grinding it out in that Texas heat. Y’all gave it your all and it showed!
Congratulations to All the Teams Who Walked
Special recognition goes out to Ryan Maloney, Ty Flynt, and the Southbound Smoke team for scoring big with their ribs and chicken—outstanding work across the board!
2025 Fort Bend County Fair Championship BBQ Cook-Off Results:
- Grand Champion: CountyLine Cookers
- Reserve Champion: Honey’s BBQ
- Fajitas: Crack Shack
- Chicken: Dr BBQ
- Ribs: County Line Cookers
- Brisket: Honey’s BBQ
- Showmanship: Texas Ram Cookers
- Best BBQ Sauce: It’s the Pits Cookers
Thank You to Our Crew & Supporters
To our entire Lonestar Cowboy Cookers team—thank you for your heart, your hustle, and your time. From prepping in the heat to serving up smiles, none of this happens without you.
And to our supporters, sponsors, and the extended cook-off family—thanks for always having our back. Here’s to another great year on the trail!
Until next time, keep it smokin’!
