The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the City of Edinburg host the 16th annual Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks on July 2 at Ebony Hills Golf Course. Headliner for the event is Los Palominos with openers Red Not Chili Peppers, Draft, Explosion Tejana and more.

Texas Cook’Em is one of the state’s biggest BBQ purse, awarding $25,000 to winners. Competitors will battle it out on the grill to cook the best chicken, ribs, pork, brisket and rib-eye steak. Winners will take home money and a year’s work of bragging rights.

A portion of the event proceeds will benefit local veterans attending the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley with scholarships. Texas Cook’Em has distributed over $20,000 in scholarships locally.

This year’s festivities will begin at 10 a.m. Activities include live music, vendors, car show, a children’s fun zone and food.

Admission to the concert is free. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets.