2025 Tried & true helping hands cook off
creating a Better Future
october 24-25, 2025
Rooster's Backyard 6221 Farm to Market 307, (GreenWood) Midland, Texas 79706
enter a cook team-online, email, call or at the event
LINK TO PURCHASE CONCERT TICKETS OCTOBER 24, 2025 OR YOU CAN PURCHASE AT THE EVENT
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contact us to sponsor or donate auction and raffle items
about the event
Our foundation is organizing a sanctioned state championship cook-off to raise funds to purchase needed equipment for local first responders and provide scholarships to local high school seniors. We have chosen Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department as the group of first responders that we will donate to this year. We will also be giving out a scholarship to the salutatorians of Greenwood High School, Kermit High School, Monahans High School, and Wink High School. West Texas is a central area in the oilfield industry and the traffic in this area has risen considerably over the past few years. This rise has caused a considerable amount of traffic accidents and many deaths.
The founders of the organization suffered a loss in the family due to an automobile accident. Steven was a kind hearted soul who would give the shirt off his back to those in need. We created this foundation to give back to others in his memory and hopefully help save other lives with the donated equipment.
We are reaching out to your company in the hopes that you will be willing to sponsor our event, donate or participate. The event is scheduled for October 24-25, 2025 at Rooster’s Backyard, 6221 Farm to Market 307 in (Greenwood) Midland, TX.As a sponsor, we will display your sign during the event. There will be prizes awarded to the winners of the events; amounts will be based off the number of competitors. There will also be a raffle, auction items, and bands playing on October 24. We are also looking for companies to donate raffle and auction items.
Please feel free to email or call with any questions. There are four levels for sponsors: bronze $2,500, silver $3,000, gold $4,000, and Platinum $5,000 or more but we will accept any amount that you are willing to donate and appreciate any help. Any help is greatly appreciated! Our cut-off date to get sponsor logos on signs is September 1, 2025. We will accept sponsors up until the date of the event. We will also be accepting limited vendors for the event. Please contact me for more information on vendor types we are accepting, vendor spots, to enter a team, or to donate money or auction items.
You can find us on facebook under Steven Smithhart Memorial Foundation and Tried & True Helping Hands Cook off.
Steven Smithhart Memorial Foundation in Action
About Steven Smithhart Memorial Foundation and the tried & true helping hands cook off event
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to our local first responders and local youth. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the world by providing much needed equipment to volunteer fire departments and helping to further the education of our youth! We host this annual cook off event to raise the funds to accomplish our mission. Through the support of our volunteers and donors, we are able to make a difference in the lives of countless individuals and families.
Get Involved - donate time, money, items, or help spread the word about this event
Join us in our efforts to make a difference in the world. Whether you volunteer your time, donate funds, or spread awareness about our cause, every little bit helps. Together, we can create lasting change and improve the lives of those in need.
Message us to find out how you can help with the 2025 Tried & True Helping Hands Cook Off event.
2025 tried and true helping hands cook off
cba state championship cook off
Come join us for some food, fun, music, raffle, auction, and vendors. Message us to purchase raffle tickets or you can purchase them at the event!
Event starts at 10 am on October 24, 2025 at Rooster's Backyard 6221 Farm to Market 307, Greenwood (Midland), Texas 79706
You can also volunteer to be a taste judge! (must be 16 and over years old). Taste judges must be there 15-20 minutes before the turn in time for the category they are judging.
There will be a concert on October 24, 2025 from 7 pm - midnight Truman Stack, Peanut & the six shooters with guest appearance by Chris DeAnda, and The Rick Carr Band. There will also be an auction that takes place during the concert for various items. Concert tickets can be purchased online or at the event. online link ~ https://form.jotform.com/251285109115047
event link ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/24263570566566262/
The awards for the cook off will take place at 5 pm on October 25, 2025 at Rooster's Backyard.
The raffle will take place during the awards ceremony. Scholarships will also be handed out at the awards ceremony.
learn more
Email us for more information at smithhartfoundation@gmail.com
We are still looking for sponsors and people willing to donate auction and raffle items!
Message us to find out how you can help with the 2025 Tried & True Helping Hands Cook Off event.
6221 Farm to Market 307, greenwood (Midland), Tx 79706
venue location
Ways to Help
Help us raise awareness about our cause by sharing our event with your friends and family. Follow us on social media and invite others to join our community.
Oct 24-25, 2025 at Rooster's Backyard 6221 Farm to Market 307, Greenwood (Midland), Texas 79706
Concert oct 24, 2025 7 pm Rooster's Backyard
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Help us raise awareness about our cause by sharing our event with your friends and family. Follow us on social media and invite others to join our community.
Oct 24 at 7 pm at Rooster's Backyard 6221 Farm to Market 307, Greenwood (Midland), Texas 79706
concert tickets
You can go online to the link below to buy concert tickets or you can purchase at the event! $10 COVER CHARGE (10 AND UNDER FREE)
Truman Stack
Truman Stack will kick off our concert at 7 pm on October 24!
Peanut and the 6 shooters
Peanut and the 6 shooters
Peanut and the 6 Shooters will perform from 8 pm - 10 pm!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576246034024
Chris deanda
Peanut and the 6 shooters
Chris DeAnda will make a special guest appearance with Peanut and the 6 Shooters!
2024 Josie Music awards nominee for song of the year and Music Video of the Year (Performance)
the rick carr band
sound system provided by
sound system provided by
The Rick Carr Band will be the concert finale from 10 pm - 1 am!
sound system provided by
sound system provided by
sound system provided by
The Rick Carr Band is providing our sound system for the concert.
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Steven Smithhart Memorial Foundation in Action
Empowering Communities with Steven Smithhart Memorial Foundation
Contact us to enter a cook team, become a sponsor or vendor, donate items, volunteer to help with the event, or be a taste judge!
2025 raffle items october 25, 2025
raffle items
We have 4 different raffle items. You can purchase tickets at the event, online or contact us for tickets.
online link to order raffle tickets
Mystery raffle item
this is a mystery box raffle item. You buy a guess at the 3 digit combination for $5 each guess. No duplicate numbers in the combination! Whoever guesses the combo wins the box and everything in it!
Full of good stuff!!!
email smithhartfoundation@gmail.com to purchase guesses.
You can buy as many guesses as you want!
QR CODE TO BUY TICKETS
We have 4 different raffle items. You can purchase tickets at the event, online or contact us for tickets.
online link to order raffle tickets
gen3 turtlebox
Gen 3 Turtle box outdoor bluetooth speaker.
online link to order raffle tickets
55 gallon Drum Cooker texas themed
Texas themed 55 gallon drum cooker (red, white, and blue) made by Vinson Drum Smokers https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555711217141
online link to order raffle tickets
margaritaville frozen drink maker
playstation 5
playstation 5
playstation 5
AUCTION ITEMS OCTOBER 24, 2025 7 PM - 11 pm
gunboard diamondback rifle
Ok folks! We are going to do a gunboard at the 2025 Tried & True Helping Hands Cook Off
the item is a diamondback 5.56x45mm NATO Rifle (donated by Oil Dog Pipe Rentals)
squares will be $50 each and will be sold at the event from noon on 10/24/25 til 430 pm on 10/25/25. only 50 squares available!!!
Drawing will take place at 5 pm during the awards on 10/25/25. 2025 Tried & True Helping Hands Cook Off at Rooster's Backyard, 6221 FM 307, Greenwood (Midland), TX.
CANT COME BUT WANT TO DONATE cash?
Can't make it to the 2025 Tried & True Helping Hands Cook Off but want to donate cash?
Here is our venmo for those that would like to donate cash to our cause!
2025 Tried & True Helping Hands Cook Off at Rooster's Backyard, 6221 FM 307, Greenwood (Midland), TX.
CANT COME BUT WANT TO DONATE items?
Can't make it to the 2025 Tried & True Helping Hands Cook Off but want to donate items?
Here is link to our amazon wish list of raffle, auction and prize items for those that would like to donate items to our cause!
you can email smithhartfoundation@gmail.com with any questions.
These items are shipped directly to us!
2025 Tried & True Helping Hands Cook Off at Rooster's Backyard, 6221 FM 307, Greenwood (Midland), TX.
cooler full of goodies
Cooler full of goodies-- with free rein merch, $500 Heb gift card, kuerig, coffee grinder, lotto tickets, other gift cards and so much more! donated by www.freereincoffee.com and www.heb.com
steven smithhart memorial foundation
Highland Freshies
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1045566106494272
autographed guitar from Cory morrow
Ruger American rimfire rifle
Ruger American Rimfire Rifle donated by Oil Dog Pipe Rentals and Kirkland and Jeana Davidson.
auction 10/24/25 from 7 pm - 11 pm.
Beretta pistol
autographed Vince Young jersey
Beretta Pistol donated by Kirkland and Jeana Davidson.
auction 10/24/25 from 7 pm - 11 pm
autographed Vince Young jersey
autographed Vince Young jersey
donated by Tommy Smithhart
auction 10/24/25 from 7 pm - 11 pm
Commercial ice machine
Commercial ice machine
auction 10/24/25 from 7 pm - 11 pm
MORE AUCTION ITEMS
PEAK BOTTLELESS WATER & ICE COOLER
Culligan Peak Bottleless Water and Ice cooler – (donated by Culligan of West Texas)
Multi stage filtration provides great tasting water and crystal clear bullet ice. Free standing unit with touch free water dispensing.
https://www.facebook.com/CulliganWestTexas
auction 10/24/25 from 7 pm - 11 pm
AUTOGRAPHED LAMINE YAMAL JERSEY
DONATED BY TOMMY SMITHHART
auction 10/24/25 from 7 pm - 11 pm
WHISKEY BASKET
DONATED BY BOOZE N CRUISE
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063552463110
auction 10/24/25 from 7 pm - 11 pm
NOLAN RYAN MEMORABILIA WITH AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALL
DONATED BY GOODSTOCK BY NOLAN RYAN AND SMITHHART MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
https://www.facebook.com/GoodstockBeef
auction 10/24/25 from 7 pm - 11 pm
MYSTERY COOLER
DONATED BY FUEGO HOT OIL LLC
HMMM WHAT CAN BE IN THIS COOLER??
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095417860947#
auction 10/24/25 from 7 pm - 11 pm
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vendors
vendor application
10x10 outside space - $100 this is a 2 day event
Must provide own table, chairs, shade – no electricity access outside
Vendors agree to clean up the space before leaving.
Limited food vendors! (we will allow dessert, candy, sweets, salsa, and spices vendors)
Set up time- 10 am October 24 & 8 am October 25.
End times October 24 9 pm & October 25 6 pm
Fee is due when spot is reserved.
Deadline to sign up October 20
NO REFUNDS
Email form to smithhartfoundation@gmail.com
VENDOR LINK TO PAY
PLEASE EMAIL SMITHHARTFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM BEFORE FILLING OUT VENDOR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE THE ITEMS YOU SELL ARE ALLOWED.
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general information
raffle
Make sure to buy raffle tickets for your chance to win some great items! Every little bit counts and we appreciate your support. Drawing will take place during the awards ceremony 5 pm on October 25, 2025.
schedule of events
Here is the schedule of events for Oct 24-25, 2025.
auction
Check out our auction items! Auction will take place during the concert on October 24, 2025 at Rooster's Backyard!
food
SBK BBQ
Come try the delicious lunch and dinner options available from SBK BBQ!
concert
Come out to Rooster's Backyard 6221 Farm to Market 307, Greenwood (Midland), Texas 79706 on October 24, 2025 at 7 pm for a fun filled concert with an auction!
vendors
There will be numerous vendors with a variety of goodies! Come check them out!
October 24-25, 2025
come be a taste judge or volunteer to help with the event
Scan the qr code to register to be a taste judge or volunteer to help at the event!
support a good cause
Attend our upcoming event and help us raise funds for our cause. There's something for everyone.
This event helps raise money to purchase equipment for the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department and provides a scholarship for the 2025 salutatorians of Greenwood High School, Kermit High School, Monahans High School, and Wink High School.
find us on facebook
find us on facebook
Find us on facebook! become a sponsor, a vendor, taste judge, enter a cook team, or donate items or cash! You can buy raffle or concert tickets online also!