Bastrop

BURGER BATTLE

April 25, 2026

9am – 2pm

Fisherman’s Park
1200 Willow St, Bastrop, TX 78602

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What is the Bastrop Burger Battle?

The Bastrop Burger Battle is a community cook-off hosted by Feed the Need Missions where local teams compete to cook the best burger.

While teams battle on the grill, Feed the Need volunteers will be serving free burgers to the community throughout the event.

The Burger Battle brings people together for great food, friendly competition, and a fun way to support the weekly outreach of Feed the Need Missions across Bastrop County.

How The Competition Works

Teams Bring A Grill

Teams set up and cook their signature burgers.

Cook Their Best Burger

Each team brings its best burger recipe to the competition.

Judged By Local Judges

Local judges evaluate burgers and select top winners.

Winner

Winning teams are announced at the end of the event.

Free burgers served to the public are provided separately by Feed the Need Missions’ weekly site teams.

Who Is The Burger Battle For?

COMPETITORS

WHO CAN COMPETE?

Local businesses, churches, organizations, and friends are invited to form teams and put their burger skills to the test. Teams will cook and present their best burger for judging while enjoying a day of friendly competition and community fun.

TEAM SIZE

  • 1-4 People

ENTRY FEE

  • $50/Team
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SPONSORS

HELP MAKE THE EVENT POSSIBLE

Sponsors help provide the resources needed to host the Burger Battle and support the mission of Feed the Need Missions.

SPONSORS PRICE

  • $250
Sponsor

JUDGES

A small panel of local judges will sample and score the competing burgers to determine the winners.

COMMUNITY

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Throughout the event, Feed the Need Missions’ weekly site teams will be serving free burgers to the community, each bringing their own twist to the grill.

These teams are the same volunteers who serve meals across Bastrop County each week and will be sharing about their local sites and how people can get involved.

To help us plan, we encourage you to register for a free meal ticket in advance.

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EVENT SCHEDULE

7:30 am | Competitors Arrive & Set Up

9:00 am | Competitors Ready for Inspection

9:30 am | Mandatory Cook’s Meeting & Mystery Ingredient Reveal

10:00 am | Cooking Begins

11:00 am | Round 1 Turn-In & Signature Burger & Begin Cooking Round 2

11:00 am | Feed the Need Site Teams Serve Free Burgers

12:00 am | Round 2 Turn-In & Mystery Ingredient Burger

1:00 pm | Feed the Need’s Free Burgers End

1:30 pm | Award Ceremony

2:00 pm | Clean Up & Load Out

Event Guidelines

  • 15 teams compete
  • 2 rounds: Signature Burger & Mystery Ingredient Burger
  • Blind judging by community judges
  • Awards for top teams + Grand Champion
  • Open to anyone — no professional experience required
  • Teams of 1–4 people
  • Businesses, families, churches, and friend groups welcome
  • Teams provide their own grill, equipment, 10×10 tent & ingredients
  • All entries must be beef burgers
  • Round 2 includes a mystery ingredient revealed the morning of the event
  • Teams will be provided with approximately 3 lbs of ground beef (80/20–85/15 blend and may vary slightly), but may use their own beef if preferred
  • Teams that do not have a representative at the Cook’s Meeting will not receive their submission containers & may be ineligible to compete
  • Possible severe weather could exclude charcoal & wood grills
  • Family-friendly event: keep language & behavior appropriate for all ages
  • Alcohol is not permitted in the competition area
  • FREE burgers will be served from 11am – 2pm (while supplies last)
  • Register online or in person to receive your FREE burger
  • Bring chairs or blankets to relax & enjoy the competition
  • Watch the competition from 9am – 2pm (award ceremony 1:30pm)
  • Family-friendly + alcohol free event
  • In the event of severe weather, the competition could be cancelled

GENERAL EVENT

  1. Is the event free to attend?
    • Yes. The event is free & open to the public.
  2. When should I arrive?
    • The event runs from 9AM – 2PM, with free burgers served from 11AM – 1PM.
  3. What happens if it rains?
    • In the case of severe weather, the event may be cancelled or adjusted. Check social media or the website for updates.
  4. Is this a family-friendly event?
    • Yes. It is family-friendly & alcohol free.

FOOD & TICKETS

  1. How do I get a free burger?
    • Register to receive a free ticket & redeem it at a Feed the Need site team tent.
  2. Are burgers unlimited?
    • No. Burgers are available only while supplies last.
  3. Do I need to bring anything?
    • We recommend bringing lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the park.

COMPETITION TEAMS

  1. When do I need to turn in my burger?
    • Round 1: 11:00 AM
    • Round 2: 12:00 PM
  2. Where do I turn in my burger?
    • All entries must be submitted at the central turn-in table.
  3. What happens if I’m late?
    • Late entries may be penalized or disqualified.
  4. Do I need to submit two burgers?
    • Yes. Two identical burgers are required for both rounds. This provides enough for all the judges.

JUDGING

  1. How does judging work?
    • Judges taste burgers in small groups & the top burger from each table advances to a final round of judging.
  2. Are judges told who made each burger?
    • No. All judging is blind.

FEED THE NEED SITE TEAMS

  1. Who is serving the free burgers?
    • Feed the Need Missions site teams will be cooking & serving burgers while sharing about their local sites.
  2. How can I get involved?
    • You can talk with any site team, scan a QR code, or sign up to stay connected.

THANK YOU TO OUR

2026 SPONSORS

 

About Feed the Need Missions

WE EXIST TO FEED PEOPLE PHYSICALLY & SPIRITUALLY.

At Feed the Need Missions, we are on a mission to spread the love of Jesus to our communities through a hot meal. We’re inviting you to be a part of it.

Every week, we set up in small towns, firing up the grill and spreading the aroma of a delicious and hot meal. But here’s the twist: the burger is more than just a meal—it’s a powerful tool to build relationships and change lives. Our goal is not to count the number of meals served, but to demonstrate the love of Christ through our actions and words.

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

1 Corinthians 10:31

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