Savor the Sizzle at the 8th Annual DuPont BBQ Cookoff

Savor the Sizzle at the 8th Annual DuPont BBQ Cookoff!
🔥 Free Entry | Free Parking | Free Kids' Activities 🔥

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Mark your calendars for August 16th & 17th, as DuPont, Washington, turns up the heat for the 8th Annual DuPont BBQ Cookoff! This premier Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS)-sanctioned event is set to draw thousands of BBQ lovers from across the Pacific Northwest. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a casual food enthusiast, this is your chance to experience award-winning barbecue, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun in one unforgettable weekend.

Hosted by Tom Riggs and the American Legion Post 53 Pat Tillman Memorial, the event isn’t just about great food—it’s also a fundraiser supporting local youth programs, scholarships, and community sports teams.
A Smokin’ Hot BBQ Festival
For two days, downtown DuPont will be packed with the region’s best barbecue, music, and entertainment. Expect the rich aroma of slow-smoked meats, fierce competition between pitmasters, and a vibrant festival atmosphere that brings foodies, families, and music lovers together.

What to Expect:
👧 Fun for the Kids – Face painting, bounce houses, and interactive activities!
🎶 Live Music – A weekend soundtrack featuring country, rock, and blues!
🍻 Beer Garden – Cool off with a refreshing drink while enjoying the festivities.
🛍️ Vendor Village – Explore local businesses, artisan goods, and specialty BBQ sauces.

Honoring Our Military Community
Being just minutes from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), we invite all active-duty service members, veterans, and their families to join the fun. This event is a great opportunity to relax, enjoy amazing BBQ, and connect with the local community.

Extend the Experience – Stay the Weekend!
Turn your BBQ adventure into a weekend getaway! The Best Western in DuPont is offering special rates for event attendees—just mention the BBQ Cookoff when booking. While you're here, explore local attractions like The Home Course, one of Washington's top-ranked golf courses, and enjoy the natural beauty and history of the area.

Make plans now! Visit DiscoverDupont.com for details and travel tips. Don’t miss out on this sizzling summer event—see you at the grill! 🔥🍖

Join the BBQ Brigade - Come Be a Competitor!
Are you a pitmaster with skills to showcase, or do you have culinary products to display? There's a spot for you at the Dupont BBQ Cookoff. Sponsors, vendors, and cook teams can click on the ticket link to secure their participation in this not-to-be-missed event.

VENDORS: Visit BBQDupont.com. A great family event you will enjoy.
BBQ COMPETITORS: We would love to see you. Come sign up. BBQDupont.com
SPONSORS: This year is a huge opportunity for you. With Discover Maestro back, you get a full year worth of promotions not just for the BBQ but on all the sites below!!!*** You can't get this hyper-local, high traffic promotions anywhere else in the area.

PROMOTIONS
💯 Discover Maestro has been the promoter and managed vendors of the Dupont BBQ Cookoff for many successful years ensuring the event had millions of views (DM was not available for 2023). 2025 will be widely seen locally and nationally.

2025 Promotions include: TV ads
Promoted to over 170,000 people with Discover Maestro's social media groups.

✅ DiscoverJBLM.com -20 million views in 2024
✅ DiscoverNWBBQ.com - 1.7 million views in 2024
✅ DiscoverDupont.com - 2.7 million views in 2024
✅ DiscoverThurston.com - 6.7 million views in 2024
✅ DiscoverLakewood.com - 1.6 million views in 2024
✅ DiscoverNisqually.com - 3.3 million views in 2024
✅ PugetSoundVeteranBusiness.com 3.8 million views in 2023


If you would like to be a sponsor or vendor with booth space, please contact us at BBQDupont.com.

If you are an advertiser or software provider, contact Discover Maestro. DiscoverMaestro.com
Be prepared to provide analytics and a demo of your platform's mechanisms for tracking success.
This includes: Website views in 2024, Social media followers, email subscribers.

As one of the greatest BBQ events in the Pacific Northwest, the Dupont BBQ Cookoff is more than just an event; it's a cornerstone of summer in DuPont. Be sure to visit the official event website to subscribe for updates and reminders. With great food, lively entertainment, and a supportive community, this BBQ festival promises to be a weekend of joy and jubilation. See you at the Cookoff!

A WARM THANK YOU TO THE 2024 SPONSORS:
NorthWest Landing ROA
City of Dupont
The Home Course - Dupont, WA
Discover Maestro
Best Western Liberty Inn Dupont JBLM - BOOK YOUR ROOMS NOW - (253) 912-8777

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OFFERS: BBQ Samples

PERFORMER: To be announced

ORGANIZER: Tom Riggs

EVENT STATUS: ON


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