BIG SMOKE IN LITTLE KALAMA
IN KALAMA, WA
EVENT DATE: JUNE 28th through 30th, 2024
Registration Deadline – June 21st, 2024
This a a fully sanctioned traditional 4 meat PNWBA BBQ event, returning for its 3rd year to the beautiful Haydu Park in Kalama, Washington. Total Purse has increased to $10,000 for 2024. Additional monies will be awarded to People's Choice for vending ($300) plus the Anything Hamburger competition (separate registration).
The venue is very family friendly, with large grassy areas, kids activiites, music and entertainment, Wine and Beer Garden, and live BBQ demonstations by Misty Banchero, Seattle Butcher's Wife.
Load in begins on Friday, Saturday is reserved for vending samples to the public plus an Anything Burger competition for Kids (6-10, Juniors 11-15. and Adults 16 and over). Anything Burger Awards are at 6:00pm.
Sunday is for the BBQ competition and for teams that want to vend their leftover meat to the public. BBQ Awards will take place around 5pm on the center stage.
We are looking for BBQ teams that would host and/or mentor some Kids teams for the Anything Burger event. This could include making cooking resources available for them to produce their entry, giving them tips on preparation, cooking, and presentation, and being a cheerleader. Contact either Rose Scattergood or Dale Groetsema if interested in helping.
QUALIFIER? - This should be a Jack and American Royal qualifier if we have at least 25 teams turning in ALL entries.
Event Management:
- Organizer: Rose Scattergood
- PNWBA Board Representative: Dale Groetsema
- PNWBA Head Judges: Steve Rubin & Jane Biehl
Contact info:
Event Sponsors:
Steelscape, ASC Steel Deck, Fibre Federal Credit Union, Specialty Excavation Services, United Rental, Jacob Environmental, Wilcox + Flegel, The Flipside, Rightline, Brand Safway, C & C Logging, PNE Co., TEMCO, Nucor Skyline, Cascade NW Consulting, KBAM Real Country, & Rocket 107.
PNWBA BBQ Prize Pool:
$10,000
People's Choice
$300
Categories:
- Pork
- Brisket
- Chicken
- Pork Ribs
IRS W-9 Required Event:
Please view the PNWBA W-9 page for details and link to complete and sign a W9 for the 2024 tax year.
Important: A W9 must be completed and received prior to site inspection, so please do this right away.
Load in times:
12:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday 6/28
6:00 AM to 9:00 AM Saturday 6/29
NOTE: All vehicles must be out of the arena by 9:00 AM on Saturday. No driving after 9:00 AM.
Site Inspection:
- Early Saturday Morning June 29th prior to vending
REQUIRED Cook’s Meeting:
- Saturday, June 29th at 12:00 PM - 1 member from each cook team required to attend, no exceptions.
EXTRA Category - Anything Burger - Separate signup and entry fee of $25.00.
Sign up for the Anything Burger Competition here:
https://pnwba.com/event-5741619
Turn-In Times Saturday 4/29:
Kids (ages 6-10 years) 3:00 pm
Junior (11-15 years) 3:30 pm
Adults (16 years and over) 4:00 pm
Rules for Anything Burger:
- All contestants will provide their own buns, condiments, cheese and any other toppings they desire.
- Open garnish with sturdy entry tray/platter limited to 20” x 20”. No live animals, fire or tippy (you will have to carry entry across a very crowded venue) presentations allowed. Skewers, toothpicks are allowed but must be visible.
- While you are required to turn in at least two complete burgers, we recommend you submit at least one cut in half for appearance. The turn in team will cut your whole or half burger if needed to make the required 6 portions.
- Fuel for cooking is limited to charcoal, wood pellets, or wood. No propane or electric allowed.
- For Kids and Junior brackets, minimal assistance from adults but at least one adult must be present during cooking process.
- Entries are not guaranteed to be served in order of arrival at the turn-in table. If your entry requires it to remain at a constant temperature (heat or cold) during the judging process, that source must be provided by you and must not interfere with showing and serving of the entry. Suggested source for heat would be hot pack or similar and suggested source for cold would be dry ice or cold pack.
People's Choice Award:
$300 and bragging rights.
Special Notes to Teams
Any team requiring more than 20 amps need to bring their own QUIET generator.
By registering for this event, you consent to the PNWBA sharing your contact information (phone & email) to the organizer (Rose Scattergood) of this event regarding updates on parking, power or other issues for this event only. Please add info@bigsmokeinlittlekalama.com to your address book.
Sampling Details:
On Saturday, vending BBQ samples are mandatory for all teams. On Sunday, vending your leftover competition meats is strongly encouraged for all teams. Samples should consist of 2 oz or 4 oz samples. Selling full plates is discouraged.
Sampling is mandatory on Saturday as it helps fund future competitions and that is what the public is really wanting to do at a BBQ competition. We want visitors to drop tokens with several different teams and be able to vote on "People's Choice".
Sampling hours:
Saturday, June 29th, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Sunday, June 30th, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sampling split with the event: 75%/25% with 75% going to the teams and 25% to the event.
DO NOT ACCEPT CASH
Tokens are being sold for $3 each.
2 oz samples = 1 token
4 oz samples = 2 tokens
1 Rib - 2 tokens
1 Chicken Leg or Thigh = 2 tokens
This year the event will keep 25% of the vending sales in order to fund future competitions. Your check will be mailed out on Tuesday, July 2nd. The split if 75/25 with 75 going to the teams. Food samples should be 2 ounces for $3.00 (one token) and 4 oz for $6.00 maximum (2 tokens). Teams must have at least one member with a valid Washington State Health Card. Teams selling samples are required to have a dedicated person available to sell samples even during turn-in times. The event is selling tokens for this event. Please have a container available to hold them in. Handwritten signs are allowed.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
The local health department has agreed to use the forms from Tacoma-Pierce County (same as used at Spring Fair). You will receive one by email once you have registered for the event. Fill out the Health Department menu declaration and signature of head cook IF vending/sampling. Teams must have at least one member with a valid Washington State Health card.
Send completed forms to Rose Scattergood at info@bigsmokeinlittlekalama.com no later than June 21st. DO NOT WAIT - get them in now if you plan to attend!
Awards:
- Awards on Sunday June 30th at 5:00pm (or earlier if processing completes earlier)
Load out times:
- Sunday 6/30 After awards ceremony concludes. Park closes at 9:00 pm
Quiet Hours:
Between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Turn-in Times on Sunday, June 30th:
- 10:55 am to 11:04:59 am – Pork
- 11:55 am to 12:04:59 pm - Brisket
- 12:55 pm to 1:04:59 pm - Chicken
- 1:55 pm to 2:04:59 pm - Ribs
Note that turn-in window is different for those who have competed in SCA events and turn-in order may be different than other competitive BBQ organizations.
Team Requirements:
Please review the Team Rules Page, even if you are an experienced team. Each site will be inspected to meet these requirements. If you are a new to competition BBQ team or new to PNWBA competitions, we recommend visiting our New Team Info page.
Entry Fee:
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 entrant’s payment. Regardless of the situation, a designated amount of $12.50 from the entry fee is non-refundable to cover payment and event processing expenses.
Entry Payment Due:
Entry fees must be paid at the time of registration.
Utilities:
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Power - Teams mus bring their own extension cord and is limited to 20 amps.. The event should have enough power for all, but it is suggested that you bring a quiet power generator as a backup.
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Potable Water - provided by venue
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Trash disposal – provided by venue
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Ash disposal – provided by venue
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Grease disposal – provided by venue
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Grey water disposal – provided by venue
Team Event Size:
20x20 – If you require a larger footprint or can fit in a smaller footprint, contact the organizer.
Location/Directions:
Haydu Park
253 Kalama River Road,
Kalama, WA
