Love Civic Center
2025 S. Collegiate Drive
Paris, Texas 75460
THE ATTENDEE GUIDE · APRIL 2–3, 2027
GOOD TIMES.
GREAT STEAK.
Your people. Your appetite. Your Steak Wars weekend.
Here’s everything you need to plan a good time in Paris, Texas.
GET INTO THE STEAK ARENA
COME HUNGRY.
GET YOUR WRISTBAND.
General event access is free, with vendors and live music to enjoy. A wristband gives you access to the Steak Arena for steak and appetizer tasting.
Steak is limited. Plan to arrive early to make the most of the day.
PARIS STEAK WARS2027
THE STEAK
ARENA.
Saturday, April 3, 2027 · 10am–3pm
Love Civic Center · Paris, Texas
2027 tickets available now
Purchase your 2027 Steak Arena wristband through Ticketbud. Visit the ticket page for current pricing and availability.
Buy Tickets ↗TWO DAYS. ALL THE HEAT.
MAKE A
WEEKEND
OF IT.
The Love Civic Center
2025 S. Collegiate Drive
Paris, Texas 75460
THE WARM-UP
Happy hour
Ease into the weekend and find your crew.
LET THE MUSIC PLAY
Friday night live
Start your Steak Wars weekend with live music.
LET’S EAT
Gates & appetizers
Come early and explore the grounds.
THE MAIN EVENT
Steaks are served
The teams bring the flavor to the Steak Arena.
BRAGGING RIGHTS
Awards
Celebrate the teams that brought the heat.
2027 artist announcements and additional event details are on the way.
Add the Weekend to Your Calendar ＋LIVE MUSIC. BIG WEEKEND ENERGY.
THE SOUNDTRACK
IS ON ITS WAY.
We’ll announce the 2027 bands at a later date. Keep this spot on your radar.
THE LITTLE THINGS THAT HELP
PLAN YOUR VISIT.
Arrive & settle in
Parking is available onsite and in nearby public parking areas. Follow signs and directions from event staff.
Kids are welcome
Children 12 and under don’t need a wristband. They must stay with a parent, guardian, or trusted adult.
COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN?
COME FOR THE STEAK.
STAY FOR PARIS.
Make a weekend of April 2–3. Find your home base and a few more reasons to explore Paris, Texas.
01 / REST UP
Places to Stay
Find your place to land after a full day at Steak Wars. Browse local lodging with Visit Paris Texas.
Find a place to stay (opens in a new tab)02 / GET OUT & EXPLOREThings to Do
Keep the good times going. Discover attractions, outdoor activities, and local experiences around Paris.
Explore things to do (opens in a new tab)Your local planning resource: Visit Paris Texas.
Event schedule & directionsI don't eat steak, should I come?＋
Heck YES!
First of all, we’re only judging you a little bit for not eating steak… but you’re still welcome to enjoy the day with us!
There will be appetizers served starting at 10am and there are other great local food options onsite and downtown. To enter the Arena (where all the magic happens) you will still need to purchase a wristband. You can also enjoy live music and a few of the vendors without a wristband.
How many steaks can I eat?＋
You’ll get to try steak and appetizers from every team.
STEAK IS LIMITED.
While we have increased the steak each year, we still anticipate the possibility of running out. If you plan to eat steak, come early!
What if there isn't any more steak when I get there?＋
Your wristband allows access to the Steak Area. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that you will get steak if you come late.
The event kicks off at 10am, and steaks will be available starting at noon. We suggest you come early to make the most of your experience.
Kids or Nah?＋
Bring them!
Kids are welcome at this event. With that being said, there are a few things you should know:
There is no designated kids area at this event.
There will be alcohol served at this event. As this is a cook-off, there will also be fire/hot grills/food that may contain allergens etc. Please keep this in mind.
Your children will need to stay with you or a trusted adult at all times.
Does my kid need a wristband?＋
Kids 12 and under are not required to have a wristband.
However, they are required to stay with a parent, guardian or trusted adult during the event!
What does the money go to?＋
ALL proceeds from the event will be given directly to a Lamar County Non-Profit.
The 2027 Beneficiary is the Downtown Food Pantry.
Are Steak Puns Allowed?＋
It’s rare that we turn down a well-done steak pun.
It takes a choice set of words, perfect delivery and a little spice.
If you can cook-up a great steak pun, we’d love to hear it. But, be warned, to compete with us.. it better have some meat to it.
You’ll want to let it marinate. Flip it a few times to see if it’s ready. Let it rest. Then SERVE IT UP. Let’s see what you got.
There’s only a select group of people that do it well.
STILL HAVE A QUESTION?