East Wenatchee to host inaugural Smoke In The Valley BBQ competition

Eastmont Parks will host the inaugural ‘Smoke In The Valley Barbecue Competition’ on October 3rd and 4th at the Eastmont 4plex in East Wenatchee. The event is a sanctioned competition by the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association (PNWBA).

Organized following a suggestion from commissioner Brian Burns, the competition aims to become a major annual event for Eastern Washington. Barbecue teams from across the Pacific Northwest are expected to participate, competing for a total of $10,000 in cash prizes.

The weekend festivities will include a chili cook-off, a kids' cook-off, live music, family activities, a corn hole tournament, a beer garden, and various food trucks.