Lost Pit Cookers

This weekend at the Strawberry Festival was one of those weekends that reminds Clint and I why we love being part of Lost Pit Cookers. The calls may not always fall exactly where we want them to, but the work, effort, friendships, laughs, long nights, and teamwork are what make this team special.

Margaritas – 10th & 11th team
Dessert – 6th place (Dee)
Cook’s Choice – 2nd place team
Brisket – 6th place (Dave)
Chicken – 24th place (Clint)
Fajitas – 25th place (Dave)
Ribs……. Well… we don’t need to talk about ribs this weekend 😂

As a coach, one thing I’ve learned over the years is that successful teams are not built during the easy wins. They’re built through showing up, working hard, staying positive, helping each other, and continuing to compete no matter what the scoreboard says. That’s exactly what this team does.

Thank you to every single person who cooked, prepped, decorated, cleaned, ran around, stayed up late, laughed with us, and represented Lost Pit Cookers so well this weekend. Some of y’all have been with us a long time, and that loyalty and friendship means more than you know.

We may chase trophies, but what we’ve really built is a family. Clint and I appreciate every one of y’all more than we can put into words. Proud to stand beside this crew every single cookoff.

Now let’s regroup, learn from it, laugh about it, and get ready for the next one.

Unfortunately, the fairgrounds have officially reached capacity and no additional guests will be allowed entry without a previously purchased wristband or ticket.

We sincerely appreciate everyone’s support and understanding, and we hate that we won’t get to see some of you this weekend. Thank you for continuing to support Lost Pit Cookers year after year — we’ll be back before you know it!

We look forward to seeing everyone again in 4 months at Pasadena Rodeo! 🤠🖤

This Mother’s Day, we want to honor all of the Lost Pit Cooker Mamas — but especially our OG, Miss Joy Castellow. ❤️

Back in 1992, she allowed her high school son to start a cook team, and through all the chaos, smoke, late nights, and mayhem that followed, she stood behind LPC every step of the way.

Miss Joy, your love, support, and sacrifices helped make Lost Pit Cookers what it is today. We are forever grateful for you.

We love you! ❤️🔥