2025 BBQ, BREWS & BRATS
IN ENUMCLAW, WA
SEPT 27th and 28th, 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday September 22th, 2025
This is a 3rd annual, fully PNWBA sanctioned, traditional 4-meat competition set on the Enumclaw, Washington Fairgrounds and Expo Hall at the base of HWY 41 and Crystal Mountain and Mount Rainier!
On-site will be: A BBQ Competition with Public Sampling, Live Music, Beer Sampling, Kids Zone/Games, Shopping with Local Vendors and MORE!!!
Total Prize Money: $7,000!!!
Event Management:
- Organizers: Rene' Popke & Jaclyn VanHoof of the Enumclaw Expo Center
- PNWBA Board Representative: Bill Stock
- PNWBA Head Judges: Sheldon Koehler and Mike Marcum
Event Contacts:
Total Prize Purse:
$7,000
Team Registration Limit:
30+
Location:
Enumclaw Expo Center
45224 284th Ave SE
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Waitlist:
If the team number exceeds 30, we will create a waitlist for teams that register after 30 have registered.
Main Categories:
- Chicken
- Ribs
- Pork
- Brisket
Load In:
Friday September 26th from 2pm to 8pm and Saturday September 27th from 7am to 9am. Only arrive between these times please!
Site Inspection:
- PNWBA Head Judges will inspect your site and competition meats from 9am to 11am on Saturday morning. PLEASE read and review the PNWBA rules and regulations.
- King County Health Department will be on site during the weekend to inspect your sites for HD standards while public sampling.
- Health Department forms will be required to sample to the public; Flooring requirements are also required according to King County regulations. HD Forms to come...
Sampling Hours:
- Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm *WHILE QUANTITIES LAST!!*
REQUIRED Cooks Meeting: Saturday September 27th @ 5:30pm
- 1 member from each team MUST attend to be eligible to compete
Jack Shot:
- Judges, Cooks and Hosts are encouraged to come and toast our teams and judges for a great competition!!
- Location: Center sales booth in BBQ area
Turn-in Times: Sunday September 28th
- 10:55 am to 11:04:59 am – Chicken
- 11:55 am to 12:04:59 pm - Ribs
- 12:55 pm to 1:04:59 pm - Pork
- 1:55 pm to 2:04:59 pm - Brisket
Awards:
- Awards on Sunday at 4:30pm (or earlier pending awards processing)
Accommodations:
The area has several local 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!
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 27th 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 28th @ 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 28th following the awards.
Saturday and Sunday Vending (Optional):
Teams participating in the competition are encouraged (but not required) to do public vending from 11:00am to 5:00pm Saturday and again 11:00am 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!
