San Antonio's Barbacoa and Big Red Festival announces 2023 dates

Context: The festival, which brings together local barbacoa vendors, started in 2012 and has since grown into a popular annual event.

• The upcoming festival will be the 11th installment. The event was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
• The organizers haven't released specifics yet, but in past festivals, a panel of judges has awarded the best barbacoa.

Yes, but: While traditional barbacoa tacos and bottles of Big Red are the centerpieces of the party, creative concoctions using San Antonio's favorite elixir have also been part of the offerings.

• In previous years vendors have sold Big Red-flavored donuts and tamales.

What's next: Ticket sales and lineups for vendors and entertainment will be announced soon, according to a Facebook post by event organizers.