Lew Benham Scholarship Cook-Off

4th Annual Lew Benham Scholarship Cookoff

JUNE 19-20, 2026

Started in 2023, the Lew Benham Scholarship Cookoff was created to help raise funds to give an annual Scholarship in Honor of our Beloved Papa Lew.

Also as the Founder of what we know as the Galveston County Triple Crown, we dedicate the first leg in his name!

ALL COOK-OFF TENTS & SPOTS ARE PRIVATE PARTIES.
INVITED GUESTS ONLY!

COOK-OFF TEAMS DO NOT SELL FOOD AND MAY NOT SERVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC!

Lew Benham Scholarship Cookoff Entry

COOK OFF DATES JUNE 19 - 20, 2026
MANDATORY CHIEF COOKS MEETING - MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 AT 6:30 PM AT THE FAIRGROUNDS.
ENTRY & SPLIT THE POT PAYMENT DEADLINE - MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026.

Team Owner Information

First Name

Last Name

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Country

Postal Code

Phone Number

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT
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Event Rules
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Split the Pot Rules
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Team Information

Team Name

Chief Cook Name

Team Members

Adult (21+) Team Members. One name per line

Entry Fees

ENTRY FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE UNLESS EVENT IS CANCELLED

You may purchase up to four (4) spots

BBQ Team Entry Fee

$225.00

Split the Pot Dessert Entries can be added at Check Out

Account Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

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Rules & Forms

Lew Benham Cookoff Entry Form

Lew Benham Cookoff Rules

Split The Pot - Dessert

Private Security Form

Tent Vendor Form

You may also send your completed entry form to: cookoff@galvestoncountyfair.com

You may also request an online invoice or call the fair office at 409-986-6010 with your payment information

REMINDER - EVERYTHING MUST BE PAID BY THE JUNE 1ST DEADLINE. NOTHING WILL BE ACCEPTED AT CHIEF COOKS MEETING.