Photos show Buffalo Gap's Chili Super Bowl and Brisket Cookoff

Photos show Buffalo Gap's Chili Super Bowl and Brisket Cookoff Sept. 8, 2026, 11:21 a.m. CT Gwynn Tharp looks at one of the items up for sale as Jay Valdez calls out the bids and Coby Wright keeps an eye out during the charity sale at Saturday's 44th annual Chili Super Bowl and Brisket Cookoff on Sept. 5, 2026. The event benefited the Ben Richey Boys Ranch. Big Country Auction handled the sale. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Attendees to the 44th annual Chili Super Bowl and Brisket Cookoff cool down with snow cones and other frozen treats Saturday in Buffalo Gap on Sept. 5, 2026. The event benefited the Ben Richey Boys Ranch. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Connor Lampson, 11, mans the Sweet Savor Competition BBQ tent decorated to mark the nation's 250th birthday Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. The 44th annual Chili Super Bowl and Brisket Cookoff in Buffalo Gap benefited the Ben Richey Boys Ranch. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Larry Fisher holds the barbecue chicken entry for Brickhouse Barbecue during Saturday's 44th annual Chili Super Bowl and Brisket Cookoff on Sept. 5, 2026. The event benefited the Ben Richey Boys Ranch. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Samples are passed up to the proctors for the barbecue chicken contest during Saturday's 44th annual Chili Super Bowl and Brisket Cookoff on Sept. 5, 2026. The event benefited the Ben Richey Boys Ranch. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Tye Fire Chief David Gannaway with a fork in his cap came ready to judge barbecued chicken as he listens carefully to instructions during Saturday's 44th annual Chili Super Bowl and Brisket Cookoff on Sept. 5, 2026. The event benefited the Ben Richey Boys Ranch. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Daniel Sanchez, left, takes a sniff of meat before tasting it during barbecue chicken judging at Saturday's 44th annual Chili Super Bowl and Brisket Cookoff on Sept. 5, 2026. The food in the contest is evaluated on smell, taste, texture and other qualities. The event benefited the Ben Richey Boys Ranch. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News A child gets a ride in a wagon at the Old Settlers Grounds in Buffalo Gap during Saturday's 44th annual Chili Super Bowl and Brisket Cookoff on Sept. 5, 2026. The event benefited the Ben Richey Boys Ranch. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Lisa Ramos speaks with Salvador 'Truck' Ramos at the Brickhouse Barbecue tent during Saturday's 44th annual Chili Super Bowl and Brisket Cookoff on Sept. 5, 2026. The tree in the foreground holds photographs of family and friends who served in the United States military. The cookoff benefits the Ben Richey Boys Ranch. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Gwynn Tharp of Big Country Auction calls out bids, saying 'Don't worry, young man. It's only money, they'll print more of it tomorrow.' The charity sale at Saturday's 44th annual Chili Super Bowl and Brisket Cookoff benefited the Ben Richey Boys Ranch on Sept. 5, 2026. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Jamie Leggett cracks Tyler Harman's back at the Little Sea Brisket booth during Saturday's 44th annual Chili Super Bowl and Brisket Cookoff on Sept. 5, 2026. The event benefited the Ben Richey Boys Ranch. Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News