The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Cars & Stripes car-truck show on July 2 as part of the Texas Cook’Em High Steaks in Edinburg festivities. The celebration takes place at the Ebony Hills Golf Course, 300 West Mark S Pena Drive, from noon to 4 p.m.

Texas Cook’Em is one of South Texas’s biggest BBQ purses, awarding $25,000 to the winners. In 2021, Texas Cook’Em drew 85 cooking teams from across the state. More than 8,000 citizens attended the State Championship event.

Texas Cook’Em will also include vendors, live music, a children’s fun area and barbecue. Gates will open at 11 a.m. for attendees to enjoy family fun activities all day.

A performance by the Red Not Chili Peppers will kick off the free concert. At sunset, attendees can expect the Sizzle & Stripes Firework Show presented by H-E-B. Following will be a performance of Texas country star Aaron Watson.

Registration for vehicle entries is now open. Judges will award the Best of Show Car, Best of Show Truck, Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Chevrolet, Best Ford, Best Mopar and Best Pontiac. There is no registration fee to enter a truck or car into the show.

Those who will like to participated in Cars & Stripes can contact Manny Saenz with Magic Valley Mustang Club at msaenzjr@gmail.com or register online at edinburg.com.