The Taste of Texas Team is responsible for delivering exciting tasting experiences and interactive Fan First competitions throughout the Texas Food Championship by welcoming participants, assisting with competition setup, distributing samples, supporting contestant registration, explaining competition rules, engaging with guests, and creating an energetic, fun-filled atmosphere. This role works closely with the BBQ & Live Fire Captain and Event Operations to ensure every tasting experience and fan competition is organized, entertaining, and memorable for guests of all ages. Team members serve as enthusiastic ambassadors of the Texas Food Championship by encouraging participation, celebrating competitors, delivering exceptional customer service, and performing additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Texas Food Championship.
Get ready, Texas — the ultimate food, music, and flavor festival is coming to the coast.
The Texas Food Championship is a three-day celebration of everything we love about
the Lone Star State: the food, the people, the music, and the pride that brings it all
together.
Hosted along the sparkling shores of Corpus Christi, this is where pitmasters, chefs, and rising
culinary stars battle it out across 10 epic competitions for a chance to earn their Golden Ticket
to the World Food Championships — and you’re invited to taste every moment of it.
Taste. Cheer. Experience Texas Like Never Before.
Volunteers are invited behind the scenes starting Monday, September 21, 2026.
Join us for 1, 2, or even 3 shifts for an incredible and unique experience.
Volunteer perks include: A Weekend Pass, Meal ticket, & T-shirt
Details
| Is Outdoors |
Location
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Water's Edge Park Corpus Christi
602 S. Shoreline BLVD Corpus Christi, TX 78401 |
Shifts
| Begins | Registration Closes | Duration | Open Spots | Respond |
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Fri Sep 25, 2026 @ 9:30am to 1:30pm |
Thu Sep 24, 2026 @ 12:00am | 4.00 hours | 6 of 6 | Respond as Team |
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Fri Sep 25, 2026 @ 1:30pm to 5:30pm |
Thu Sep 24, 2026 @ 12:00am | 4.00 hours | 6 of 6 | Respond as Team |
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Fri Sep 25, 2026 @ 5:30pm to 10:00pm |
Thu Sep 24, 2026 @ 12:00am | 4.50 hours | 6 of 6 | Respond as Team |
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Sat Sep 26, 2026 @ 9:30am to 1:30pm |
Fri Sep 25, 2026 @ 12:00am | 4.00 hours | 6 of 6 | Respond as Team |
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Sat Sep 26, 2026 @ 1:30pm to 5:30pm |
Fri Sep 25, 2026 @ 12:00am | 4.00 hours | 6 of 6 | Respond as Team |
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Sat Sep 26, 2026 @ 5:30pm to 10:00pm |
Fri Sep 25, 2026 @ 12:00am | 4.50 hours | 6 of 6 | Respond as Team |
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Sun Sep 27, 2026 @ 9:30am to 1:30pm |
Sat Sep 26, 2026 @ 12:00am | 4.00 hours | 6 of 6 | Respond as Team |
