The following downtown streets will be closed for the 15th Annual Hub City BBQ Cook-off presented by Suddenlink:
- Broadway from Avenue Q to M
- Main Street from Avenue Q to N
- Ave. N between Broadway and Main Street
- Ave. O between 13th Street and Main Street
These streets are scheduled to be closed from 6 a.m. Wed., Sept. 21, until 8 a.m. Fri., Sept. 23. This will impact eastbound and westbound traffic on Broadway between Avenue Q and Avenue M, and northbound and southbound traffic on Avenues N and O between Main Street and 13th Street. Travelers who frequent this area are urged to take alternate routes on Wednesday and Thursday.
Permits are currently being processed by the City of Lubbock. Event time is Thurs., Sept. 22nd from 5-8 p.m. Entry gates will be at Main Street and Avenue O, 13th Street and Avenue O and Broadway and Avenue M. A map of the event is available at hubcitybbq.com.
Over 100 teams compete for bragging rights to the best BBQ in West Texas. Eligible cooking teams are members of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. Categories include brisket and ribs, other meats and desserts. Entertainment includes headliner by Texas Country music artist Zane Williams and opening by the School of Rock.
Advance ticket prices through 5 p.m. on Sept. 20 are $25 for adults, $15 for children 6-10; and no charge for children 5 and under. Gate prices are $30 for adults, $15 for children 6-10; and no charge for children 5 and under. Tickets are available from the Chamber at 1500 Broadway, Suite 101 or online at www.selectaseatlubbock.com.
(News release from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce)
