The West Texas Barbecue Bash returns [Video]

It’s an event also meant as a way for the oil and gas industry to support the community. 

“It’s a completely free event for the public. It is 100% sponsored by the oil and gas industry. It is a event to help benefit the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department and also to help benefit the Monahans Kidzone,” said Keith Balderaz, marketing coordinator for the West Texas BBQ Bash.

The event has come a long way since its start in 2020. 

“So, in our first year, we had around 20 teams and since then we have gained 15 to 25 percent increase in not only sponsorship but competition,” Balderaz said. “So, the last four years we had been held at the Ward County …