PNWBA Certified BBQ Judging Class

Haydu Park, Kalama, WA

Friday June 27, 2025

Registration Deadline – June 24, 2025

Class limited to 24 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, June 27th  from 11:00 AM to approximately 5:00 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 (volunteers do not receive the PNWBA BBQ Judge certification).

Entry fees include one year of PNWBA Membership

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

Cancellations and refunds (less processing fees) available until June 24, 2024.

Location:

Haydu Park
253 Kalama River Road
Kalama, WA

Contact for Questions:

• Steve Rubin - 206-412-0877 cell / message / text. Email: steve@pnwba.com