PNWBA Certified BBQ Judging Class

Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup, WA

Registration Opens – March 2, 2024 at 12:01am
Registration Deadline – April 15, 2024

Class limited to 42 students with volunteer opportunities for table captains and meat wranglers – Waitlist available for students if capacity is reached.

Do you think you know what is good “BBQ”?

Are you a competition BBQ pitmaster looking to get a better idea of what judges look for to improve your scores?

Have you wondered exactly what happens during a BBQ competition in the judges’ tent?

Do you love smoked traditional BBQ meats?

Here is your chance to become a certified BBQ judge and to taste some of the best BBQ in the world. As a class participant you will have the opportunity to sample four competition meats:

• Pork Butt (Shoulder)
• Beef Brisket
• Chicken
• Pork Ribs

Upon completion of the class, you will be able to sign up to judge at any PNWBA sanctioned BBQ event.

When:

Friday, April 19th from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM

What to bring:

Bring a notebook and pen to take notes, and bring your appetite - there will be delicious BBQ meats sampled during class.

Entry Fee:

$95.00 USD per Student, free for volunteers.

Entry fees include one year of PNWBA Membership

$10.00 of registration fee non-refundable for processing fees.

Cancelations and refunds(less processing fees) available until April 15, 2024.

Location:

Washington State Fairgrounds
110 9th Avenue Southwest
Puyallup, WA 98371-6811

Contact for Questions:

Mike Marcum - email: MikeM@pnwba.com or Phone: 253-209-7505

Karen Stral - email: kstral@ekc.us or Phone: 503 705 1744