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2026 Grillsgiving

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Hangar 9 at Brooks
8081 Inner Circle Road, SATX 78235
12:00PM – 5:00PM
Rain or Shine!

Buy tickets now

A Celebration of Meat + Music

All roads lead south, and CPS Energy is heading back to Brooks for the 2026 GrillsGiving BBQ competition at historic Hangar 9 on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from Noon - 5:00 pm.

GrillsGiving is a BBQ competition fundraiser and family-friendly event featuring great food, live music, free parking, community fellowship & more. Teams across the community compete for top honors in brisket, ribs, chicken, and the coveted People’s Choice Award.

Net proceeds from GrillsGiving will benefit the Residential Energy Assistance Partnership (REAP).

About REAP

REAP provides utility assistance to customers and families who are experiencing financial hardship to pay their utility bill. Established in 2002, REAP is a partnership between CPS Energy, the City of San Antonio and Bexar County.

REAP provides energy bill assistance to those in need.

BBQ teams & sponsorships

Ready to show off your grilling skills? There are two ways to support GrillsGiving.

You can sign up and register a BBQ Team here to compete. If you or someone
you know is interested in sponsoring the event, you can find more information
about sponsorship packages here, along with a complete listing of all the
sponsorship benefits.

For more information about sponsorships or BBQ Teams, you can reach out to corpresponsibility@cpsenergy.com.

Check HERE to see a list of our sponsors!

Admission tickets

Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, August 4. Buy your tickets here.

Our sizzling entertainment lineup

DJ Natalie Ledesma
- 12:00 p.m. - throughout the day
Celsius
- 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Weak Knights
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bart Crow
- 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m

Have more questions about GrillsGiving?

Please reach out to corpresponsibility@cpsenergy.com.

Other Helpful Links:

GrillsGiving Event Map Coming Soon
GrillsGiving 2025 Photos
GrillsGiving 2024 Photos
GrillsGiving 2023 Photos
Thank You To Our 2025 Grillsgiving Sponsors

Learn more about REAP

REAP is a 501(c)(3) designated nonprofit established in 2002 through a partnership between CPS Energy, Bexar County and the City of San Antonio. REAP provides energy bill assistance twice a year to those in need. CPS Energy contributes up to $1 million annually to REAP and works throughout the year to raise additional funds for the program.

Give to REAP