BBQ, Brews & Brats 2024 (Revised 9/12)
Enumclaw, WA
September 27-29, 2024
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Registration Deadline for competition: September 22nd, 2024 at Midnigh
Vending opportunities are closed.
Team Limit - 30 Teams - a waitlist will be available
The PNWBA is proud to announce the second annual BBQ, Brews & Brats at the Enumclaw Expo Center in Enumclaw, Washington. It's a fully sanctioned traditional 4-meat competition with a total prize money of $7,000.
This two-day event starts with team Load-In Friday September 27th, Optional Sampling Saturday and Sunday with the Main Competition concluding Sunday the 29th.
Sites will be a standard size of 20x20 with a few available in the 20x30 range MAXIMUM! Power will be available but IF you are in need of more amperage than average (running pellet grills with hot-holding trays simultaneously) then you will need to bring a backup generator and fuel for yourself in case of an unexpected power outage
Event Management:
- Organizer: Rene' Popke' and Jacyln VanHoof / Enumclaw Expo Center
- PNWBA Board Representative: Bill Stock
- PNWBA Head Judges: Steve Rubin & Mike Marcum
Event Contacts:
Categories:
- Chicken
- Ribs
- Pork
- Brisket
Total Prize Purse:
$7,000
PNWBA BBQ Prize Pool:
- Grand Champion
- Reserve Grand Champion
- Each of the 4 meat categories paid down to 8th place.
CASI CHILI:
The CASI Chili competition has been cancelled.
IRS W-9:
The person payable from each team must have a completed W-9 on file with the PNWBA filed on our electronic W-9 service during the 2024 season prior to competing at this event as the prize checks are issued by PNWBA. For sampling payouts, you may be required to complete an additional W-9 directly with Enumclaw Expo Center.
Load In:
Friday Sept 27th, 2024 10am to 7pm
Site Inspection:
PNWBA Site Inspections: Saturday 9am to 3pm according to PNWBA guidelines. King County Health Department and local Fire Marshall.
Health Department: Washington Food Handlers Permit Required for ONE member (Team Leader). Health Department may come around Saturday morning prior to sampling. King County, Temporary Food Permit will need to be submitted 14 days prior to event.
Fire Department: Fire Marshall “may” be walking through the event and verify and fire code violations (fire extinguishers, nothing flammable around cookers, etc.)
Cooks Meeting (Required):
Saturday, Sept 28th 5:30 pm
At least one member of your team is required to attend the cooks meeting.
Quiet Hours:
10:00pm to 6:00am
Jack Shot:
Sunday, Sept 29th @ 10:00am
Turn-In Schedule:
- Chicken - 10:55:00 am to 11:04:59 am
- Pork Ribs - 11:55:00 am to 12:04:59 pm
- Pork - 12:55:00 pm to 1:04:59 pm
- Brisket - 1:55:00 pm to 2:04:59 pm
Turn-ins are each a 10-minute window.
Awards:
4:30 pm (Or earlier, if possible)
(Subject to change depending on event processing)
At the main stage as weather allows
Load Out:
Sunday, Sept 29th following the awards.
Saturday and Sunday Vending (Optional):
Teams participating in the competition are encouraged (but not required) to do public vending from 12:00pm to 7:00pm Saturday and again 12:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday. Last year the weather was PERFECT and everyone ran out quickly. Please look at the forecast and let that help be your guide on the amount to bring. The venue will write checks directly on-site for the sampling and will handle all token/ticket sales. Be creative! Diversity in vending is what keeps folks interested in buying more. If teams are short members, combining forces to cook and serve is perfectly acceptable. Please get with Bill Stock about your planned partnership with details on how that will work.
Health Department Requirements:
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.
Registration Fee:
Team entry fee is $195.00.
Registration Payment Due:
Team entry fees must be paid at the time of registration.
Site Utilities:
- Power: Power is available to all teams. HOWEVER... last year we had a GFI breaker or 2 go but for the most part there is good power. IF you are in need of extra power or using multiple devices at once or high amp food warmers, it is YOUR responsibility to bring a backup generator to power your needs. Available power cannot be guaranteed!
- Potable Water will be available within yards of your sites.
- Trash Disposal - BAG your trash. Put it behind your site and those BAGS will be collected.
- Ash Disposal - Hot ash containers will be available and labelled.
- Grease Disposal - A commercial grease bin is available on the grounds
- Grey Water Disposal - There will be a temporary utility sink on site with a strainer (if possible) for dumping gray water. Please use it and keep it clean and clear for the next person. Limit as much grease and solids as you can please!
Team Site Size:
All teams will be provided with 20x20 foot sites. There are a few spots that are 20x30 so please get with Bill Stock if you require a larger site.
RV's that fit in your spot can be allowed OR there is an RV park within sight of the competition area to get reservations in if you contact the Enumclaw Expo Center.
Location:
Enumclaw Expo Center
45224 284th Ave SE
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Accommodations:
The area has several hotel options.
There is an RV park that is separate from the competition area and just outside of the fenced “fairgrounds” within sight of the competition area. If you would like to utilize this for lodging, then please go to https://www.enumclawexpo.com/p/camping to book reservations ASAP!! This weekend is VERY busy with all the activities and sites will go quickly!
