8th Annual Dupont BBQ Cookoff – 2025
“Where Smoke Meets Competition – The Northwest’s Premier BBQ Showdown!”
August 16 & 17, 2025
Produced by the Dupont American Legion “Pat Tillman Memorial” Post #53
All Proceeds Benefit Community Veteran and Youth Programs
The DuPont BBQ Cookoff is a high-energy family-friendly event that brings together the best of backyard flavor and national competition. Founded in 2017 and now in its 8th year the Cookoff has grown into a beloved community tradition in the Pacific Northwest. Officially sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) this event draws top pitmasters from across the country to compete for prize money trophies and bragging rights.
But it’s more than just BBQ — it’s a celebration of community veterans music and summer vibes in the heart of DuPont Washington.
✅ Event Highlights:
Nationally Sanctioned BBQ Competition (KCBS rules)
Two Full Days of food music kids activities vendors and fun
Family-Friendly & Veteran-Led — organized with heart and service
Over 5000 Attendees Expected from across the region
Saturday August 16 – BBQ Sample Heaven
On Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM the park transforms into a BBQ lover’s paradise. Most competing Pitmasters will be offering BBQ samples for nominal prices giving you the chance to try championship-level barbecue without ever leaving town. While you’re sampling enjoy live music refreshing drinks in the beverage garden and supervised children’s activities to keep the whole family entertained.
Sunday August 17 – Whole Hog Heaven
Once again on Sunday Pitmasters will also be offering samples of their championship BBQ from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM including this year for the first time in the Pacific Northwest Smoked Turkey in all its various forms. You have to try this inspired offering! The event wraps up in spectacular fashion from 2:00–3:30 PM with a whole hog BBQ demonstration followed by plated servings of this Southern delicacy. It’s a rare chance to see (and taste) the art of traditional whole hog cooking—come hungry and bring your camera! But hurry it will go fast!
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