Big Wicks Hosts Inaugural Carne Guisada Cookoff At Raider Red Meats

Lubbock foodies, get ready for an event that’ll satisfy your taste buds and warm your heart! The Inaugural Carne Guisada Cookoff, hosted by Lubbock’s very own Wes Wicker from Big Wick's, is coming up, and it promises to be a day filled with food, fun, and fundraising.

Here’s the scoop:

This first-ever cookoff will take place at Raider Red Meats at the Animal and Food Sciences Building on the corner of Indiana and Main Streets (1308 Indiana) and will feature 10 contestants battling it out for the title of best carne guisada in West Texas! The stakes? Cash prizes of $300 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd, and $50 for 3rd!

Wicker is covering the costs of the meat and supplies, which means that 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Meals on Wheels in Idalou, TX. Plus, the event will feature an open book policy, so every dollar raised is fully transparent.

What to Expect

• Live Music: Local favorite Casey Cash Heckman will be performing.
• Celebrity Judges: A panel of judges from local radio--myself included--and TV stations will crown the winners.
• Door Prizes and Auctions: Including a homemade pecan pie cooked and donated by KCBD Chief Meteorologist John Robison!
• Fresh Tortillas: A griddle will be on-site so you can enjoy your carne guisada wrapped in a fresh, hot tortilla.

The event is limited to 100 tickets, which means you’ll want to act fast. Each ticket includes samples from all 10 contestants and a full bowl of your favorite carne guisada.

Grab your tickets now at Eventbrite, and don’t miss your chance to enjoy great food while supporting an incredible cause.

Mark your calendars and bring your appetite—this is an event Lubbock won’t forget. Let’s make it a tradition, y’all!