Important - Please Read
The event dates listed are either scheduled or based on prior season events. Please note that events with "to be determined" dates may shift, depending on the broader event schedule.
Team registrations are typically opened 60-90 days prior to the event. Judge registrations are typically opened 30-45 days prior to the event.
Non-Comp event dates may be available for a competition. Please email our events team to check availability.
Looking to have your event sanctioned by PNWBA? Prior to finalizing and submitting a sanction application, it is crucial to check this event calendar. Additionally, contact our events team at events@pnwba.com to confirm date availability and discuss your plans in detail. This will help ensure a smooth and well-coordinated event experience.
2025 EVENT CALENDAR
| Team Info | Judge Info | Date | Location | Event Name | Purse | Status | Results | Head Judges | PNWBA Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | . | JAN 11 2025 | Tukwila, WA | PNWBA In-Person Board Meeting | [Non-Comp] | Approved | . | . | . |
| . | . | MAR 1 2025 | Green, OR | Pitmaster Cooking Class | [Non-Comp] | Approved | . | . | . |
| . | . | MAR 21-23 2025 Tentative | Spokane, WA | Big Horn Outdoor Adventure BBQ | $TBD | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | MAR 29 2025 | Enumclaw, WA | Pitmaster Cooking Class | [Non-Comp] | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | APR 4-6 2025 | Lynden, WA | BIAWC Ribs and Roofs Fundraiser BBQ Competition | $8,000 | Application | . | . | . |
| . | . | APR 11-13 2025 | Puyallup, WA | Spring Fair BBQ Playoff's | $25,000 Tentative | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | MAY 3 2025 | Pendleton, OR | Pendleton Cattle Baron's Buckaroo BBQ Challenge | $TBD | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | MAY 16-18 2025 Tentative | Myrtle Creek, OR | Fly-In Pig BBQ Competition | $TBD | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | JUN 6-7 2025 Tentative | Prosser, WA | Mckinley Springs BBQ Showdown | $TBD | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | JUN 20-22 2025 | Burlington, WA | Berry Dairy Days Smoke and Grill Competition | $4,000 | Application | . | . | . |
| . | . | JUN 27-29 2025 Tentative | Kalama, WA | Big Smoke in Little Kalama | $TBD | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | JUL 18-20 2025 Tentative | Black Diamond, WA | Hometown BBQ and Brew | $TBD | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | AUG 1-2 2025 Tentative | Westport, WA | Mission Outdoors WTC - Volunteers Needed | [Non-Comp] | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | AUG 15-16 2025 Tentative | Fairchild AFB, WA | Feed the Troops - Volunteers/Donations Needed | [Non-Comp] | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | AUG 23 2025 | Ellensburg, WA | Rodeo City Rib Cookoff | $TBD | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | SEP 5-7 2025 Tentative | Mount Vernon, WA | Cooking for Kids - Camp Korey Charity BBQ | $TBD | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | SEP 26-28 2025 | Enumclaw, WA | BBQ, Brews & Brats | $TBD | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | NOV 6 2025 | Suquamish, WA | Feed the Vets - Volunteers Needed | [Non-Comp] | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | NOV 7-8 2025 | Suquamish, WA | PNWBA Championship | $TBD | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | NOV 8 2025 | Suquamish, WA | Annual Business Meeting - 5:30pm | [Non-Comp] | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | NOV 8 2025 | Suquamish, WA | Annual Awards Banquet - 6:30pm | [Non-Comp] | TBD | . | . | . |
| . | . | NOV 8 2025 | Suquamish, WA | Annual Dessert Auction | [Non-Comp] | TBD | . | . | . |
2024 EVENT CALENDAR
| Team Info | Judge Info | Date | Location | Event Name | Purse | Status | Results | Head Judges | PNWBA Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Info | Judge Info | MAR 15-16 2024 | Spokane, WA | THE OUTDOOR BBQ AND DUTCH OVEN COOKOFF 2024 - BBQ | $7,000 | Approved | Results | Lance Rasmussen Steve Rubin |
Doug Canada |
| Team Info | Judge Info | MAR 15-16 2024 | Spokane, WA | THE OUTDOOR BBQ AND DUTCH OVEN COOKOFF 2024 - Dutch Oven Dessert | Pending | Approved | Results | Lance Rasmussen Steve Rubin |
Doug Canada |
| Team Info | Judge Info | MAR 16 2024 | Spokane, WA | THE OUTDOOR BBQ AND DUTCH OVEN COOKOFF 2024 - Anything Butt Side Dish | Pending | Approved | Results | Lance Rasmussen Steve Rubin |
Doug Canada |
| Team Info | . | MAR 16 2024 | Spokane, WA | THE OUTDOOR BBQ AND DUTCH OVEN COOKOFF 2024 - Kids Que | Pending | Approved | Results | Lance Rasmussen Steve Rubin |
Doug Canada |
| . | . | MAR 23 2024 | Vancouver, WA | 12th Annual Winter Blues Rib Rally | Charity Event | Approved | Results | Jane Biehl Steve Rubin |
Dale Groetsema |
| Team Info | Judge Info | APR 12-14 2024 | Lynden, WA | Whatcom County Home Show BBQ | $6,000+ | Approved | Results | Steve Rubin Mike Marcum |
Jason Bauer |
| Team Info | Judge Info | APR 19-21 2024 | Puyallup, WA | Spring Fair BBQ Playoffs | $25,000 | Approved | Results | Lance Rasmussen Steve Rubin Mike Marcum |
Bill Stock |
| Team Info | Judge Info | MAY 04 2024 | Pendleton, OR | Pendleton Cattle Baron's BBQ Challenge | $5,000+ | Approved | Results | Steve Rubin Jane Biehl |
Steve Rubin |
| Team Info | Judge Info | MAY 17-19 2024 | Myrtle Creek, OR | Fly-In Pig BBQ Competition | $10,000 | Approved | Results | Steve Rubin Jane Biehl |
Dale Groetsema |
| Team Info |
Judge Info | JUN 07-08 2024 | Prosser, WA | McKinley Springs BBQ Showdown-BBQ | $10,000+ | Approved | Results | Mike Marcum Steve Rubin |
Diane Mee |
| Team Info |
Judge Info | JUN 07-08 2024 | Prosser, WA | McKinley Springs BBQ Showdown-Anything Wine | $250 | Approved | Results | Mike Marcum Steve Rubin |
Diane Mee |
| Team Info | Judge Info | JUN 15-16 2024 | Burlington, WA | Berry Dairy Days Smoke and Grill Competition | $4,000 | Approved | Results | Steve Rubin Lance Rasmussen |
Lance Rasmussen |
| Team Info | Judge Info | JUN 28-30 2024 | Kalama, WA | Big Smoke in Little Kalama-BBQ | $10,000+ | Approved | Results | Steve Rubin Jane Biehl |
Dale Groetsema |
| Team Info | Judge Info | JUN 28-30 2024 | Kalama, WA | Big Smoke in Little Kalama-Anything Burger | TBD | Approved | Adult Junior | Steve Rubin Jane Biehl |
Dale Groetsema |
| Team Info | Judge Info | JUL 20-21 2024 | Black Diamond, WA | Hometown BBQ and Brewfest | $10,000+ | Approved | Results | Steve Rubin Mike Marcum |
Bill Stock |
| . | . | Aug 2-4 2024 | Langley, BC | Pacific Country BBQ, Steak N Chili Event | $10,000+ | CANCELLED | . | Lance Rasmussen Sheldon Koehler |
Lance Rasmussen |
| . | . | AUG 10 2024 | Westport, WA | Mission Outdoors WTC | Volunteers Needed | Pending | . | . | Erik Lindeblom |
| Team Info | . | AUG 24 2024 | Ellensburg, WA | 2024 Rodeo City Ribfest | $2,000 | APPROVED | . | . | |
| . | . | AUG 16-17 2024 | Fairchild AFB, WA | Feed The Troops | Volunteers and Donations Needed | APPROVED | . | . | Dave Adams |
| Team Info | Judge Info | SEPT 6-8 2024 | Mt Vernon, WA | Cooking for Kids - Camp Korey Charity BBQ | $50,000 | Approved | Results | Steve Rubin Lance Rasmussen |
Bill Stock |
| Team Info | Judge Info | SEP 27-29 2024 | Enumclaw, WA | BBQ, Brews & Brats | $7,000 | Approved | Results | Steve Rubin Mike Marcum |
Bill Stock |
| . | . | NOV 7 2024 | Suquamish, WA | Feed the Vets | . | Approved | . | . | Pending |
| Team Info | Judge Info | NOV 8-9 2024 | Suquamish, WA | 2024 PNWBA Championship | $12,000 | Approved | Results | Steve Rubin | Bill Stock, President |
| . | . | NOV 9 2024 - 6:00pm | Suquamish, WA | 2024 Annual Business Meeting | . | Approved | . | . | Bill Stock, President |
| Banquet Signup | . | NOV 9 2024 | Suquamish, WA | 2024 Awards Banquet | . | Approved | . | . | Pending |
| Auction Signup | . | NOV 9 2024 | Suquamish, WA | 2024 Dessert Auction | . | Approved | . | . | Pending |