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Bellmead Burgers & Brews
Previous Winners
- 2022 and Reigning Champion - Papa Bear's
- 2021 - Rufi's Cocina
2023 Competitors
- Marshãã and Kevin's Taste of Chicago
- LaVega High School BBQ
- Papa Bear's
- Chep's
- Tru Jamaica
Prizes
- 1st Place - $300
- 2nd Place - $200
- 3rd Place - $100
Judges
- Jasmine Neal - Mayor - Bellmead
- Gordan Collier - Gordan Collier Band
- Charlie Morgan - Bellmead Economic Development Chairman
- Ritchie Garrett - President - Bellmead Chamber of Commerce
General Rules & Format
- No entry fee!
- Must have seven participants for the burger battle to commence! Register here.
- The Burger Battle will begin at 3:30 pm.
- The winner will be decided by a panel of three judges. Each judge will rate the burger on a scale of 1 (the lowest) to 5 (the highest) in the categories of taste, appearance and originality. Prizes will be given to first place, second place, and third place. The cook with the highest score will be named champion.
- All food products must be cooked through to the temperature recommended by the USDA. Bellmead Burgers and Brews Festival will not risk illness to the judges or spectators. Any food cooked under those temperatures will be disqualified.
- There will be no restrictions on toppings or condiments to the burgers. The burger created can consist of any food items the cook brings with him but must represent a traditional hamburger. A traditional hamburger is to be composed of at least one grilled "patty" (ground beef or any alternative food) placed between a "bun" (bread product or any alternative wrapping
- The burger must not weigh more than 3/4 pound or less than 1/4 pound.
Bellmead Burgers and Brews is an annual festival hosted at Lion's Park near the Bellmead Civic Center. There will be family friendly games and rides including a carousel for all ages, as well as live music, a beer garden, and food trucks.
When
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Gates open at Noon (12 pm)
Live Music begins at 1 pm
Where
Lion's Park - 3900 Parrish Street
Some of the roads around the Civic Center will be closed - Parking is available in the La Vega High School Parking lots, or on side streets. Please do not block any driveways or entrances.
Cost
Admission is free - there is no charge to get in to the Festival
Any food or drink prices will be decided by the Vendor/Food Truck.
Drinks
There will be a designated area for alcohol. No alcohol will be allowed anywhere near La Vega School Grounds.
No outside alcohol allowed.
What to Bring
If you're staying for the Live Music - bring a lawn chair and enjoy!
Officers will be on-site for the duration of the event, and there will be additional lighting provided to keep the Festival well lit.
If you would like to be a vendor, please complete the online form as we would love to have many vendors as this event! The vendor registration fee has been waived. Electricity fee is $50 if needed for your vendor spot. There is also a $25 food truck permit requirement.
Vendor spot sizes
- 10 x 20 - Food Truck
- 10 x 10 - All Others
Vendors may begin setting up at 10:00 am on the day of the event. Vendor tear down is not to begin until after 5:00 pm. All vendors need to be out of the facility by 11:00 pm.
The following vendors have already signed up for our 2023 festival:
- Breweries
- Food Trucks
- Craft Vendors
- Alayshe Toys
- Bumble Bee Bath Co.
- Get Stoned Handmade Jewelry By Shannon
- Magnetic Pain Stopper
- Brenda's Soap Co.
- The Amazing Quilter
- Creative Trends by Tiff
- Crochet's by Debra
- Cat's Creations
- Southwest Rustic
- Wild Hope Creations
- Crazy8designs
- Resource Vendors
A great lineup of four bands is awaiting our guests! They include the MCC Jazz Band, the MCC Country Band, the Morticians, the Gordon Collier Band, and Johnny Joe Ramos.
The City of Bellmead is proud to host the Bellmead Burgers & Brews Festival. This festival is a fun-filled family event that helps draw people together and promotes community involvement. Our festival features a carnival-like atmosphere with free admission, free rides for children, and free music featuring locally sourced artists.
If your business would like to sponsor this event and show your support for the Bellmead community you may do so by completing an online form. The sponsor levels are:
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
- Bronze Level - $2,500
- Logo and link on the Bellmead Burgers and Brews festival website
- Logo on festival brochures
- Silver Level - $5,000
- Logo and link on the Bellmead Burgers and Brews festival website
- Logo on festival brochures
- Handle tags on social media promotions
- Option to sponsor an act - includes shoutout during performance
- Gold Level - $10,000
- Logo and link on the Bellmead Burgers and Brews festival website
- Logo on festival brochures
- Handle tags on social media promotions
- Option to sponsor an act - includes shoutout during performance
- Logo displayed on large stage banners