10th Annual DuPont BBQ Cookoff – AUGUST 2027

The Northwest’s premier BBQ showdown returns to Clocktower Park for its 10th anniversary! Join us August 27–29, 2027, for a weekend of championship barbecue, live music, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and some of the best pitmasters in the Pacific Northwest.

Enjoy two days of championship BBQ samples, meet the competitors, and experience one of DuPont’s favorite community celebrations.

Admission and parking are FREE!

Produced by American Legion Pat Tillman Memorial Post 53, proceeds from the DuPont BBQ Cookoff support local veterans, youth, and community programs.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• KCBS-Sanctioned Competition: Watch some of the Northwest’s finest pitmasters compete for championship honors.
• Championship BBQ Samples: Enjoy delicious barbecue from competing teams. BBQ Bucks are $3 each, and most samples cost just 1 or 2 Bucks.
• Live Entertainment & Vendors: Enjoy live music and explore a marketplace featuring local businesses and vendors.
• Family-Friendly Fun: Bring the whole family for a weekend of activities and entertainment at Clocktower Park.
• A Pacific Northwest Destination: The DuPont BBQ Cookoff attracts thousands of visitors from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, bringing BBQ enthusiasts and competitors together for a championship weekend.

Thank You for a Great 2026 DuPont BBQ Cookoff!

Our 9th Annual DuPont BBQ Cookoff was made possible by our generous sponsors, community partners, volunteers, pitmasters, vendors, entertainers, and everyone who came out to support the event.

Your support helps American Legion “Pat Tillman Memorial” Post #53 continue serving veterans, youth, and our community. We hope you had a memorable time and we look forward to seeing you August 27–29, 2027 for our 10th Annual DuPont BBQ Cookoff!

Please join us in thanking our generous 2026 event sponsors and community partners! Their support helped make this year’s cookoff possible. We encourage you to support the businesses and organizations that support our community.

Meet Our 2026 Sponsors & Community Partners

One of the most popular attractions at the DuPont BBQ Cookoff is our Vendor Marketplace. Stroll through Vendor Row and discover handcrafted gifts, specialty foods, home décor, artisan products, community organizations, and unique treasures for the entire family. Our vendors are an important part of the DuPont BBQ Cookoff experience, and we invite you to shop local while enjoying championship BBQ, live entertainment, and family fun.

A special thank-you to our 2026 vendors and community partners! We encourage you to support the businesses and organizations that support our community.

Meet our 2026 Vendors

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Whether you’re joining us for a delicious all-you-can-eat BBQ banquet Friday evening, four and a half hours of mouthwatering samples from championship pitmasters on Saturday, or two and a half more hours of great BBQ on Sunday, there’s something for everyone!

Enjoy live music, a beer garden featuring refreshing local brews, supervised children’s activities, and a lively Vendor Marketplace on both Saturday and Sunday.

See the full schedule and plan your trip here!

Pro Tip: There’s different BBQ and different live music each day! Start with Friday night’s banquet, then join us Saturday and Sunday to enjoy the full DuPont BBQ Cookoff experience.

Dates & Times
• Friday, August 27 — BBQ Kickoff Banquet: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Saturday, August 28 — BBQ Samples: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
• Sunday, August 29 — BBQ Samples: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Why the DuPont BBQ Cookoff Is Something Special

10th Annual Event: The DuPont BBQ Cookoff has been bringing championship barbecue and community fun to DuPont since 2017.

Veteran-Led: Presented by American Legion “Pat Tillman Memorial” Post 53, with proceeds helping support veterans, youth programs, and community activities.

KCBS-Sanctioned: Pitmasters compete in an official Kansas City Barbeque Society competition judged under KCBS standards.

More Than BBQ: Live music, kids’ activities, vendors, sponsors, a beer garden, and plenty to enjoy throughout the weekend.

A Community Tradition: Thousands of visitors, pitmasters, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners have helped build the DuPont BBQ Cookoff over the years.

JOIN US AS A SPONSOR

OUR GOAL IS YOUR SUCCESS!

Each year, the DuPont BBQ Cookoff receives broad community promotion through social media, local websites, printed materials, community partners, and event signage, giving our sponsors meaningful exposure before, during, and after the event. When you sponsor this event, you are directly supporting veterans, strengthening youth programs, and investing in the DuPont community.

ULTIMATE GOAL: A year round effort to help you reach your ROI.

JOIN US AS A VENDOR

Become a vendor at the DuPont BBQ Cookoff and introduce your business to thousands of visitors throughout the weekend. Our vendor marketplace is a favorite destination for attendees looking for food, shopping, and unique local businesses. Join us in creating a great experience while supporting a veteran-led community event. Vendors benefit from strong pre‑event promotion, on‑site visibility, and the goodwill that comes from supporting a veteran‑led community event.