Have you heard that Prize Fest is serving up something big in Shreveport-Bossier this year?

Bravo Channel Top Chef Champion Season 22 - Tristen Epps

Prize Fest welcomes Top Chef champion Tristen Epps as the main headliner for the First Annual Celebrity Chef BBQ Takeover on Friday, October 17, from  11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 700 Texas Street. This exciting event will feature Epps alongside chefs from this past season of Top Chef and local culinary stars for an incredible BBQ spread and the opportunity to meet and mingle with Top Chef celebrities.

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Attendees will indulge in three selections of smoked meats, chicken, beef, and pork, each paired with a delicious side and a chef-inspired, crafted dessert from local favorites Niema DiGrazia, Cindy Johnson, Stu Dyson, and Hardette Harris.

 Get Your Tickets for Prize Fest

Tickets are $55 in advance, $65 at the door, and include the full BBQ feast, non-alcoholic beverages, and a Budweiser product of choice. Guests will also enjoy one-on-one interaction with the chefs. Tickets are limited to 200 for this show, so purchase your tickets now to experience an unforgettable night with Tristen Epps, the reigning Top Chef champion, alongside our incredible celebrity and local chefs.

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BBQ Takeover is Part of Prize Fest 2025

Prize Fest will also feature Film Prize, Comedy Prize, and Music Prize, showcasing independent short films, up-and-coming stand-up comedians, all genres of music, and emerging talent and celebrity judges from Northwest Louisiana and across the nation

For more details and passes, visit prizefest.com or their Facebook page.

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