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Vaquero Cook-Off Y Concert this weekend at Historic Market Square

This free event will include food, music, vendors +more

SAN ANTONIO – It’s the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo’s Western Heritage weekend. Along with the Western Heritage Parade, there’s a Stampede 5k run/walk, Wrangler Breakfast and the Vaquero Cook-off.

The best of the best will compete this Saturday at the Vaquero Cook-Off at Historic Market Square. The cooking categories include menudo, chili, cook’s choice and Mexican dessert.

ā€œWe’ve been part of this event for the last three years, it just seemed right to have it here in the heart of San Antonio,ā€ Geraldo Carvajal, general manager for La Familia Cortez said.

Monday is the last day to sign-up for the contest that has a top prize of $1,500.

The event is from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and it’s free and open to the public. For more on the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, click here.