RODEO CITY RIBFEST
IN ELLENSBURG, WA
AUGUST 24, 2024
Registration Deadline: Aug 20, 2024
Get ready for a sizzling addition to the Ellensburg Rodeo! This year, they are thrilled to introduce their first-ever BBQ event, running alongside the rodeo festivities.
While the Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association (PNWBA) is providing logistical support, please note this is not an official PNWBA event.
Join them for a mouth-watering competition featuring:
- Pork Baby Back Ribs
- Pork Spare Ribs
- Beef Back Ribs
With a total prize pool of $2,000 up for grabs (dependent on the number of entries), it's a BBQ lover's dream!
The competition is Saturday, August 24th and held on the street next to Unity Park in Ellensburg, WA.
There is a limit of 20 teams, with a waitlist available once the limit is reached.
Event Management:
- Organizer: Jason Bauer & James Jones
- PNWBA Board Representative: Jason Bauer and Bill Stock
- Competition Head Judge: Saffron Hodgson
Event Contacts:
- Jason Bauer - 425-330-7787 cell / message / text. Email: Jason@warpigsmokehouse.com
- James Jones - Email: james@smokeysbarbeque.com
- Bill Stock - Bill@pnwba.com
Categories:
- Pork Baby Back Ribs
- Pork Spare Ribs
- Beef Back Ribs
Total Prize Purse:
$2,000
Prize Distribution (based on 10 teams):
Each Category
- 1st - $150
- 2nd - $125
- 3rd - $100
- 4th - $75
Payouts are dynamic and subject to change depending on team turnout.
Load In:
- Friday August 24, 2024 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm
- Saturday August 24, 2024 - 5am to 7am
Please email Jason on when you plan to load in.
Site Inspection:
Saturday, August 24 - 6:00am start
Cooks Meeting (Required):
Saturday, August 24 - 9:00am
At least one member of your team is required to attend the cooks meeting.
Turn-In Schedule:
Saturday, August 24th, 2024
- Pork Baby Back Ribs - 12:55:00pm to 1:04:59pm
- Pork Spare Ribs - 1:55:00pm to 2:04:59pm
- Beef Back Ribs - 2:55:00pm to 3:04:59pm
Turn-in window is a 10 minute window.
Awards:
Saturday, August 24 - 5:30pm - Subject to change depending on event processing.
Load Out:
After Awards conclude, however, vehicles may not be moved on site until 9pm. You can ferry your equipment by hand, hand truck or cart prior to 9pm.
Vending:
Here's a summary of the event details for optional vending:
- Vending Hours: 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM
- Items to Sell: Ribs only (no other proteins). Small side items can be sold.
- Token System: Each sample/vend is 1 token.
- Token Price: $3.00 each. Teams receive 75% of the token value, with 25% going to the event.
Health Department Requirements:
- The Health Department will inspect the event on Saturday.
- At least one team member must have a valid and current Washington State food handlers permit.
- If the Health Department needs more information, you will be contacted after registration.
Team Requirements:
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.
1. Competition meats - Meats must be held under 40 degrees and may be pre-trimmed, but may not be brined, injected or seasoned prior to inspection.
2. Coolers - Cooler must contain enough ice to maintain meats and perishable items at food-safe temperatures.
3. Fire Extinguisher - 2A40BC or 3A40BC (or larger) required at each cooksite. The needle must be in green. The extinguisher must either be tagged with a date that is 1 year or less from the competition or must have a receipt attached with the date showing within 1 year.
4. Basins - 3 basins for dish wash station.
5. Dish soap for dish wash station
6. Bottle of bleach for dish wash station
7. Hand wash station that has a 5 gallon minimum insulated container with a free flowing spigot. Example- A 5 Gallon insulated Cambro (the larger) or insulated 5 gallon cooler modified with a free flowing spigot.
8. Catch bucket for hand wash station water
9. Bleach bucket with sanitizing solution with a cloth cleaning rag for bleach bucket
10. Digital Thermometer
Registration Fee:
Team entry fee is $95.00 USD and is non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation by the event coordinator, $89.30 will be refunded from the payment made. Regardless of the situation, a designated amount of $5.70 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:
- Power - No - Please bring your quiet generators.
- Potable Water - yes.
- Trash disposal – yes
- Ash disposal – yes
- Grease disposal – yes
- Grey water disposal – yes
Team Site Size:
20x20 Maximum – Contact the organizer if you can't possibly fit into a 20x20 space. This will reduce maximum number of teams allowed to participate.
Location:
Unity Park
417 N Pearl St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Accommodations:
There are numerous motel, hotel, and campgrounds close to the venue.
