Dupont BBQ Cookoff is one of the Puget Sound's great summer events and the city of Dupont has been the place to go for an amazing day of delicious BBQ, kids activities, live bands, beer garden, car show and more. Over 5000 people typically gather to celebrate this event and we invite you for 2024's event. When it comes to life in the Puget Sound, this is one of those events that you don't want to miss.

This event is proudly hosted by the American Legion Pat Tillman Memorial Post 53 Family to support our Youth Activities and Veteran’s Rehabilitation Programs.

Get ready to kick up your heels at the Dupont BBQ event where live bands will set the stage alight with foot-stomping music! Come down and enjoy an electrifying atmosphere as talented musicians play a mix of classic hits and original tunes, perfect for dancing the day away. Whether you're a fan of rock, country, or blues, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of good food, great music, and even better company. Bring your friends and family, grab a plate of delicious BBQ, maybe a beer from the beer tent and let the rhythmic beats elevate your spirits at the must-attend event of the season!

Kids Activities

Bring your kids down for a day of fun. This is more than a BBQ competition, it's an annual family event with no parking fees, FREE entry, no fees for entertainment and bouncy houses. Sample BBQ from all of our competitors at low prices! Kids activities are sponsored by Dupont's Northwest Landing Residential Owners Association. For seven years their contribution has been significant to ensure a family fun filled addition to the BBQ competition entertaining kids with bouncy houses, games, face painting and more- ALL FREE for attendees.

Bouncy houses provided by Inflatable Event Professionals. Veteran owned. Great people. Your kids are going to have a great time!

SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER!

Support a Great Cause at the American Legion Post 53 Family Sponsored BBQ Dinner - Clocktower Park

Join us for a delightful evening of food, music, and community spirit at the American Legion Post 53 Family Sponsored BBQ Dinner. This special event is not just an opportunity to enjoy a delicious full BBQ dinner and live music, but also a chance to contribute to a series of noble causes supporting our youth and veterans.

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD

6:00 PM until 7:30PM

WHERE: Beer Garden Area of Clocktower Park,

1401 Palisade Blvd, DuPont, WA 98327

Full BBQ Dinner featuring live music from Puget Sounds great Paul Johnson! Jazz guitar, Classical guitar, easy listening: http://guitaristpauljohnson.com

A menu of:

Central Texas style Brisket

Pulled Pork

Pit BBQ Beans

Potato Salad

Broccoli Salad

Cornbread Muffin

Banana Cream Dessert

Includes 1 free beer or glass of wine or soft drink

Tickets are $50 each and all proceeds benefit American Legion Youth Programs – Boy Scout Troop 472, Cub Scout Pack 472, Pioneer Baseball, Boys & Girls State Camp, JROTC Awards, and Junior Scholarships

Cook Off Schedule

Saturday August 24 - Open to the Public

11:00 AM – 6:30 PM – Beer and Spirits Garden Open

11:30 AM - 5:30 PM - Children's Activities throughout Park

12 Noon – 4:30 PM - Main Stage - Live Concert

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – BBQ Sampling

Sunday August 25 - Open to the Public

11:30 – 3:30 PM Main Stage - Live Concert

11:30 AM - 5:30 PM - Children's Activities throughout Park

11:30 – 5:00 PM Beer and Spirits Garden open

Noon – 4:00 PM – Historical Society – demonstrations and activities

12:30 – 3:30 PM – BBQ Sampling

4:00 – 4-30 PM BBQ Awards

Cook Team Info

This year BBQ Pitmasters will compete for $15,000 in cash prizes paying down to 10th place in each category – chicken, pork ribs, pork, and brisket. Over 40 chances to win at least $175, probably more! KCBS Rules will apply. Load in can begin as early as 0900 AM on Friday 23 August 2024. (It may be possible to drop your equipment off Thursday afternoon by special arrangement. Contact Tom for more info) I will provide more information to this site as we move along. Turn ins will be on Sunday 25 August 2024 on the following schedule:

Chicken – 12:00 PM

Ribs – 12:30 PM

Pork – 1:00 PM

Brisket – 1:30 PM

Awards – 4:00 PM