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It’s Time…..Spring 2026 Texas Hill Country MeatUp! Book Your Rooms Here!

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    It’s Time…..Spring 2026 Texas Hill Country MeatUp! Book Your Rooms Here!

    It’s that time again folks! Even though there were many people who wanted to hold the next MeatUp in Greenland, we decided on Texas…….the hottest BBQ spots in Greenland were just too far apart for our convenience. 😳 We’ll be returning to San Marcos this spring, it’s proven to be a great location for us! Situated between Austin and San Antonio, and not far from Lockhart, there’s a ton of stellar BBQ joints to choose from. Even though we’ve been there twice, there’s enough places still left for us to explore, or to revisit old favorites, and we haven’t even touched San Antonio yet! In the next few weeks we’ll be throwing out suggestions for places to dine at, including some killer Tex-Mex spots to try.

    The last time we were in San Marcos we stayed at a great hotel which met all our criteria, The Residence Inn by Marriott, we’ll be staying there again. Anywho, anyone who wants to meet us down here in Texas for some killer BBQ and meet some of your fellow Pit Masters, come on down….and as usual, spouses and friends are always welcome too!

    WHAT: Spring 2026 Texas Hill Country MeatUp

    WHEN: Thursday April 16 thru Sunday April 19.

    WHERE: San Marcos, Tx. Located between San Antonio and Austin

    ACCOMMODATIONS: Residence Inn by Marriottt
    625 Commercial Loop Building 2
    San Marcos, Tx. 78666 Hotel phone is 512-812-0044


    I was able to snag us the same great rate they gave us a year and a half ago, $139. per night! plus tax. The rate is the same for either a King Single or a Queen double room. If anyone wants to add additional nights to your stay, just call the front desk and tell them you’re with the AmazingRibs.com group and you’ll get the same discounted rate for your stay. The discounted rate link I will be adding below, is for a Thursday thru Sunday stay, so if your stay involves anything different from that, let’s say….a Thursday thru Saturday stay, please call the hotel directly to make your reservations. You MUST TELL them you’re with the AmazingRibs.com group for the discount. It’s gonna be a good time fo sho! Book your rooms now thru the link below! 👇

    EDIT: As of 3/17/26 the link below has expired. You must call the hotel directly to get the AmazingRibs discounted room rate.



    Here’s the link to the attendance roster…

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    Last edited by Panhead John; March 18, 2026, 08:04 AM.

    #2
    Please PM me if you plan to attend. Please include the days you plan to attend and the names of your spouse/ anyone coming with you. I'll start a roster soon.

    I just booked my reservation. The total with fees came to $480.00 Th-Su.

    klflowers HEB is calling...time to restock!

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    • Panhead John
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      Woo hoo Bruce!!!

    • Oak Smoke
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      Barring anything unforeseen I’ll be there!

    • Panhead John
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      58limited 👆👆👆
      Hope to see ya there Lynn!

    #3
    Y'all have a ball. Going fishing in Buras, LA that same weekend. I'll catch a fish or two for you guys!

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      #4
      I just booked my room for Thursday thru Sunday. 58limited when you start the roster, please make note I will be a +1. As many of you know, I’ve recently started dating Cardi B and she will be attending the MeatUp with me…This is her at at an event we attended last year. I like to stay out of the limelight, so it’s a pic of just her. 🥸

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      • jayjordan
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        Based on that I won’t be able to make it! 😀

      • Uncle Bob
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        I'm pretty sure that's the week she's giving birth to the Diggs baby so I'm beginning to doubt your veracity.

      • Panhead John
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        WTH?! I thought she was gettin’ a little fat! 😳

      #5
      I so want to attend but I have been roped into going on my first cruise in April and don't have the vacation time or $$$ for both...

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        #6
        I should be able to fit this in the budget. My only thought is maybe adding an extra day; that might be the only way I can make it to Burnt Bean’s Sunday Brunch. I’ll do some calculatin’.

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        • Alan Brice
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          Kim n I could catch a later flight? Been known to happen.

        • 58limited
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          I'll go with you too. It's a straight shot from Seguin to Port Arthur on I-10 to my home.

        #7
        Can't wait to see Panhead John's Cardi B blow up doll!

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          #8
          Unfortunately for us the kids are celebrating their anniversary that week on a cruise and we'll be taking care of the grandson and dogs.

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          • Panhead John
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            Have em move it up a week. 🥸

          #9
          I checked some airfares on Kayak so I could convince my wife that this is within the budget. For those interested, fares to San Antonio were a couple hundred dollars cheaper than Austin. YMMV

          Dunno if we’re going yet, but hoping…

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          • Mosca
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            We got this thing now, with fracking here in NEPA, where flights to Texas are actually in high demand. My past few trips, SA has been a little cheaper, by about what you say. Right now, from AVP, Austin is about $50 cheaper.

          • Panhead John
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            Hope you can make it Neal!

          • Sid P
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            Mosca Same here. Two years ago it was a coin flip, but now SA is $80-100 more.

          #10
          I'm a very strong 'likely'.

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          • Panhead John
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            🤞🤞🤞

          #11
          💪💪💪

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            #12
            Wish I could go. Have a great time.

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              #13
              🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️

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                #14
                In discussion with wife if we are going to be there. We have to go to a wedding in New Orleans in mid-May already.

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                • Alan Brice
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                  You'll be lookin fer a second Meatup by then. No worries. Mebe Lafayette?!?!?
                  Shoo Mama yer in Dallas??? Just a walk in the park.

                • Panhead John
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                  Hope y’all can make it Jay!

                #15
                We have it on the calendar, but haven’t booked yet.

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                • Panhead John
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                  Well whatcha’ waitin on Sunny? 🤓

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