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THE ELECTRA GOAT BARBECUE AND CRAFT SHOW will be held MAY 7TH & 8TH at the Electra Fairgrounds located on the eastern edge of Electra one block north of Business 287.

 

The Electra Goat Barbecue and Craft Show is held annually on the Friday and Saturday preceeding Mother's Day. Sponsored by the Electra Chamber of Commerce, the event draws contestants and spectators alike from all over the United States. There is a wide range of activities including various awards, children’s games, live entertainment, a Friday night dance and the famous Cookie-Toss contest. The event is sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbecue Society and awards over $3,000 in prize money. Contestants compete in four major categories, Goat, Brisket, Ribs and Chicken, and may also enter the jackpot steak and jackpot beans competition.

 

NEW TURN IN/JUDGING TIMES!!!! In order to accommodate the large number of cooks, the turn in times have been adjusted to 1 1/2 hours apart.  Please note below:

TO ORDER GOATS - Electra Food Market is ordering goats for the event.  Orders must be placed by Tuesday, April 27th, at 5:00 p.m.  The meat will be delivered and available for pickup on Thursday afternoon, May 6th.

The GO TEXAN Rural Community Program is an initiative from the Texas Department of Agriculture designed to spotlight rural Texas and promote rural Texas tourism. Make your getaway! For more information on the GO TEXAN Rural Community Program call (877) 99GO-TEX or visit http://www.gotexan.org/.