McKinley Springs Winery
In Prosser, WA
JUNE 7-8, 2024
Registration Deadline: June 5th, 2024.
Team Limit - 20+ Teams.
The PNWBA is proud to announce the 2024 McKinley Springs BBQ Showdown Competition coming to Prosser, WA. It's a fully sanctioned traditional 4 meat competition plus 1 side, more details below. There is a total prize purse of $10,000.
This event is returning to the McKinley Springs Winery property after many years. The cooks and judges that have attended this event in the past have all enjoyed themselves immensely, and now a whole new crop of judges and cooks get to experience this celebrated venue for the first time!
McKinley Springs Winery is a two-day event held on June 7th and June 8th, 2024.
The BBQ competition begins on Friday June 7th, 2024, with load-in starting at 8am. On Friday June 7th, the teams and judges are all encouraged to participate in a potluck starting at 7pm, come and enjoy an evening with the PNWBA family while experiencing the serenity that rolling hills of vineyards can provide.
The McKinley Springs grounds are large enough to accommodate campers, RV's, and trailers for overnight stays.
On Saturday June 8th, our standard 4-meat + side competition begins.
Event Management:
- Event Organizer: Dan Andrews
- PNWBA Board Representative: Diane Mee
- PNWBA Head Judges: Mike Marcum and Steve Rubin
Event Contacts:
Categories:
Total Prize Purse:
$10,000
Prize Pool:
- Grand Champion - $1,000
- Reserve Grand Champion - $700
- Category Prizes:
- 1st - $400
- 2nd - $300
- 3rd - $280
- 4th - $260
- 5th - $240
- 6th - $220
- 7th - $200
- 8th - $175
Load In:
Friday, June 7, 2024 8am - 8pm
Site Inspection:
Friday, June 7, 2024 2pm to 8pm
Potluck:
Friday June 7, 2024, 7pm. All teams AND judges are encouraged to attend!
Cooks Meeting (Required):
Friday, June 7, 2024 @ 8pm (earlier if everyone is on-site)
At least one member of your team is required to attend the cooks meeting.
Quiet Hours:
10:00pm to 6:00am
Jack Shot:
Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am
Turn-In Schedule:
Saturday, June 8, 2024
- Pork - 10:55:00 am to 11:04:59 am
- Brisket - 11:55:00 am to 12:04:59 pm
- Chicken - 12:55:00 pm to 1:04:59 pm
- Pork Ribs - 1:55:00 pm to 2:04:59 pm
- Optional 'Anything Wine' Side Category 2:55:00 pm to 3:04:59 pm
Anything Wine Side Category (Optional with separate signup)
https://pnwba.com/event-5737075
Turn-in window is a 10 minute window.
Awards:
5:00 pm (or earlier when possible)
Subject to change depending on event processing.
Load Out:
After the award ceremony concludes. However, venue is open to having people stay an extra night if you would rather head out on Sunday instead.
Sampling:
Teams participating in sampling out their leftover meat to the public, or putting their leftover meat into the meat pool, will be paid $175 by the organizer. That means your entry fee for this event is essentially reduced to only $20!
The event host says that the cooks are the rockstars of this event so he would love to see interactions between the cooks & attendees.
Sampling will take place on Saturday, June 8th, 2024, between 11am - 3pm
Please reach out to Diane Mee with any questions.
Extra Event Details:
- Family friendly event so don't hesitate to bring the family along. No pets.
- The event host drives in fence poles at the cook sites to allow teams to tie off their tents. The grounds can become quite windy at times, so don't forget those ropes!
- Each team can receive 2 free bags of Bear Mountain pellets. Choices are Hickory, Cherry, Pecan, Apple, and Gourmet Blend. Let Diane know by the June 1st what your choices are.
- Event host is open to having teams and judges stay and extra night if they would like to load out on Sunday instead.
Team Requirements:
Please review the Team Rules Page, even if you are an experienced team. Each site will be inspected to meet these requirements listed in the team rules. If you are a new to competition BBQ team or new to PNWBA competitions, we recommend visiting our New Team Info page.
Inspection Reminder: Please be sure to verify the inspection requirements in the competition instructions for cooks. The head judge team will be reviewing the following items during inspection. Should the following not pass inspection, you will not be able to prepare your meats or receive a turn-in box until inspection has passed.
Due to the expected late arrivals of some Teams we are asking that all of the Teams have their specific inspection materials readily available for inspection upon arrival.
Registration Fee:
Team entry fee is $195.00 USD and is non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation by the event coordinator, $182.50 will be refunded from the payment made. Regardless of the situation, a designated amount of $12.50 from the entry fee is non-refundable to cover payment and event processing expenses.
Registration Payment Due:
Team entry fees must be paid at the time of registration.
Site Utilities:
- This is a LIMITED power event, very little is available so plan accordingly. Quiet generators are perfectly fine.
- Potable Water - provided by venue
- Trash disposal – provided by venue
- Ash disposal – provided by venue
- Grease disposal – provided by venue
- Grey water disposal – provided by venue
- Bring extra ice! This event has gotten quite hot in the past so come prepared with extra!
Team Site Size:
Standard 20x20
Location:
McKinley Springs Winery
1201 Alderdale Rd,
Prosser, WA 99350
Accommodations:
RV's Campers and Trailers are able to be used on-site. Dry-Camping available from Friday night until Sunday morning.
Hotels/motels available in downtown Prosser, to include:
Holiday Inn Express
Best Western
Desert Wind Winery/Inn
