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The Permian Basin Association of Directional Drilling’s (PBADD) annual BASIN BURNOUT BBQ Cook-off &Music Festival is a fundraising event that allows the mostly oil and gas industry to give back to the Permian Basin as well as raise awareness for U.S. military veterans. Over 30 BBQ Cooking teams made up primarily of oilfield-related service companies along with public and private energy firms, to compete in an unsanctioned BBQ cooking competition. All cooking teams compete in multiple categories for a chance to call themselves that best in the Basin and take home the coveted Championship belt. This spirited competition also includes a “Fan Favorite” award voted by roughly 1,800 attendees.

The Basin Burnout’s focus is to honor our military heroes for their sacrifice and in 2022 the PBADD and Basin Burnout raised $65,000 for local and national veteran’s-based charities. We anticipate 2023 to be an event more successful event. The Basin Burnout will return to the same venue, The Tailgate Midland. The Tailgate provides a more intimate setting with a family friendly focus. The Burnout continues to focus on providing something for all, kid friendly activities, live entertainment, the Permian’s best amateur BBQ and plenty of networking for all our sponsors and cooking teams.