2026 BIAWC Ribs and Roofs BBQ

NW Washington Fair and Event Center
1775 Front Street, Lynden, WA | April 24-26, 2026

Registration Deadline: April 21, 2026

Team Limit: 28 Teams (Waitlist available)

Event Type: Fully sanctioned traditional 4 meat PNWBA event

Prize Purse: $8,000

In Conjunction With: Whatcom County Home Show BBQ (third year)

Event Management & Contacts

• Organizer: Building Industry Association of Whatcom County / Scott Mihelich
• PNWBA Board Representatives: Bill Stock, Diane Mee
• PNWBA Head Judges: Steve Rubin & Mike Marcum

Event Contacts:

• Bill Stock 253-241-8917 (cell/message/text), bill@pnwba.com (Site Questions)
• Diane Mee 425-205-0309 (cell/message/text), dianem@pnwba.com (Site Questions)
• Steve Rubin 206-412-0877 (cell/message/text), Steve@pnwba.com (Rules/Judging Questions)
• Mike Marcum 253-209-7505 (cell/message/text), mikem@pnwba.com (Rules/Judging Questions)
• Scott Mihelich 360-671-4247 (phone) or email: HomeShow@biawc.com

Competition Categories

• Chicken
• Ribs
• Pork
• Brisket

Prize Distribution

Total Prize Purse: $8,000

Prize Pool Distribution: Pending

Schedule

Load In: Friday, April 24, 2026, 2:00 PM to 11:00 AM Saturday

Site Inspection: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Cooks Meeting (Required): Saturday, April 25, 2026, 5:30 PM
At least one member of your team is required to attend the cooks meeting.

Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Jack Shot: 10:00 AM Sunday April 26th, 2026

Turn-In Schedule:

Sunday April 26th, 2025

•  Chicken 10:55:00 am to 11:04:59 am
•  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-in window is a 10-minute window. DO NOT BE LATE!!!

Awards:

5:00 PM (or earlier when possible) Note: Subject to change depending on event processing.

Load Out: After awards conclude

Sampling

Sampling is no longer required but we do need at least 10 teams to volunteer for this. Sampling interest is growing each year and so is attendance. If interested, contact Bill Stock or Diane Mee (see above).

Samples: 1 and 2 token samples. 2oz samples are ideal @ 1 Token or an item slightly larger like a rib, chicken leg, etc. for 2 tokens would be fine as well.

Token Cost: $3/each

Sampling to Venue Split: 70/30 or 70% to teams and 30% to the venue. (30% sampling split goes back to the BIAWC Pathway to the Trades Scholarship Fund and Free Woodworking for Kids)

Sampling Hours: Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM While Quantities Last!!

Team Requirements & Inspection

Teams must review the Team Rules Page (recommended for all teams). Each site will be inspected. New teams should also visit our New Team Info page.

Inspection Reminder: Teams will be inspected for the following items. Failure to pass inspection means you cannot brine, inject or season meats or receive a turn-in box until the following requirements are met:

1. Competition meat must be held under 40 F, may be pre-trimmed, but cannot be brined, injected, or seasoned before inspection.
2. Coolers must have enough ice to keep meats and perishables at safe temperatures.
3. Fire extinguisher: 2A40BC or 3A40BC (or larger); must have a current inspection tag or have a dated receipt within 1 year.
4. Three basins for dishwashing: wash, rinse, sanitize.
5. Dish soap for dish wash station.
6. Bottle of bleach for dish wash station and sanitizing bucket.
7. Hand washing station (5-gallon minimum insulated container with free-flowing spigot and soap). Water temperature should be kept between 105-120 degrees.
8. Catch bucket for hand washing station water.
9. Bleach bucket with sanitizing solution, cleaning rag, chlorine test strips.
10. Digital stem thermometer.
11. IRS W-9 Form completed online prior to inspection. (We must report any winnings)

Registration & Fees

• Entry Fee: $195.00 USD (non-refundable)
• Cancellation: If event is canceled, $182.50 will be refunded. $12.50 is always non-refundable (processing expenses).
• Payment: Due at time of registration

Site Utilities

• Power: Provided, but bring backup if dependent
• Potable Water: Provided
• Trash, Ash, Grease, Grey Water Disposal: Provided
• Ice: Not provided; available at nearby retail outlets
• Showers: Available in restrooms (bring towel and soap)

Team Site Size

Standard: 20x20 feet. If you need a larger or smaller site, contact the organizer before the event.

Location & Directions

Venue: Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center 1775 Front St, Lynden, WA

From North I-5: Exit 270 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, right onto Guide Meridian, go north 10.2 miles, right on Front Street, right into fairgrounds after 0.5 miles.

From South I-5: Exit 270 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, left onto Guide Meridian, go north 10.2 miles, right on Front Street, right into fairgrounds after 0.5 miles.

Parking & Accommodations

 BBQ Competitor Parking: Grassy lot south of BBQ competition area

 Additional Parking: Northeast lot with RV parking

 Vendor RV Parking: Northeast lot only; $35/night (covered by BIAWC); reservation required with Scott Mihelich (HomeShow@biawc.com); pass provided after registration

Local Amenities

 Grocery Stores: Safeway, Food Pavilion, Grocery Outlet (for ice and supplies)

 Hardware: ACE Hardware, True Value, Tractor Supply

 Hotels: Windmill Inn, The Inn at Lynden, Homestead Resort