Aug 29, 2025 - Aug 30, 2025

It all started in 1974 when 16 cook teams got together to roast some goat in an effort to raise money for the Jaycees of McCulloch County. Yes, it was just your typical small-town Texas cook off. We never could have imagined that it would become what it is today. We now boast 206 cook teams with a 90+ team waiting list. Close to 13,000 attendees come from all over Texas and beyond. Over 5,700 pounds of goat are cooked each year in Brady, Texas, at Richard’s Park on Labor Day Weekend. We know what you’re thinking, “You’ve GOAT to be kidding me.” Nope. We’re not kidding. And it gets even better. Not only is this the biggest and longest running cook off of its kind, but it’s also fun for the whole family. Enjoy a fun filled, activity packed weekend with live music throughout the day, an arts & crafts fair, children’s games and activities, a goat gallop, food vendors, cornhole tournaments, a welcome dance, and a concert on the main stage Saturday night. It’s a good time for all ages!
More Info

Memory Lane
Brady, TX 76825
Phone: 325-597-3491
Email: info@bradytx.com
Cost: $10 - $30
Reocurrence: Annual