There used to be general admission tickets sold at the gate.
@donnatella: Think they still are. When you look on the site for the cook-off it links you to the carnival tickets. Guess you can wander around the tents, but those appear to be only private admission.Feb. 26 - 28, 2015You won't want to miss the biggest pre-party to the world's largest livestock show and rodeo. More than 250 teams led by barbecue aficionados will compete in a traditional Texas cook-off. While most team tents are invitation-only, visitors can enjoy the public venues including the Miller Lite Garden, Rockin' Bar-B-Que Saloon and the Chuck Wagon, where you receive a complimentary chopped beef sandwich plate. Come enjoy three days of cooking, competition, eating and dancing!
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