Join us in Supporting a Beloved Community Tradition
The DuPont BBQ Cookoff is more than just a barbecue competition—it’s a high-energy community event that draws over 5,000 attendees each year to DuPont, WA. Now in its 8th year, this event has become a staple in the South Puget Sound region, attracting families, food lovers, and BBQ enthusiasts from near and far.
More Than Just Exposure—It’s a Statement of Support The DuPont BBQ Cookoff is organized by The American Legion and veteran volunteers, making sponsorship a direct way to support our veterans and their contributions to our country. By sponsoring, you’re not just promoting your brand—you’re aligning with a cause that resonates deeply with the community.
Why Sponsor? The exposure is Unmatched!
We are firm believers in helping our sponsors get a return on investment. Our marketing agency will advise you with the best methods to cross promote your business and our event. We have used 3 pillars of success for the past 8 years which has made our event one of the top BBQ competitions in the Pacific Northwest! Join us.
Website & Social Media Promotions
Over 20 million annual views! 170,000 people in local exclusive social media groups.
We promote our event year round on websites that get over 20 million views locally and can be seen daily in our social media groups!
Technology
For a decade we have researched and developed cutting edge technologies.
This allows us to reach those who like BBQ as well as may be interested in your business. You can measure success with us.
Traditional Media
Diverse Outreach
We know that everyone is not on social media. So we incorporate traditional means including dynamic TV commercials to reach into a community.
Everything that we do to promote the Dupont BBQ Cookoff is measured with statistics and analytical data that benefits the event, our sponsors and vendors. There is no guessing whether your sponsorship was effective with us. We share the data and coach you to success.
Connect with the Community
You can introduce yourself to the community. Allow people to meet you and your business. This allows your potential customers to get to know you and helps to bring them into your business.
As a sponsor there are many ways that we can promote you.
Website, social media, signs and banners at the event, mentions from our main stage, email outreach, promotional videos, TV commercials, etc…
Do you have an idea you would like to incorporate into the event to advertise your business? Let’s do it!
World Class Event
The Dupont BBQ Cookoff is a nationally recognized event sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS). These pitmasters are competing for points to reach national and international competitions. You can’t get better BBQ anywhere else. You can be part of it!
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Special Additions
15 August 2025
Dinner at Clocktower
Join us for a special dinner the night before the event starts. Enjoy a BBQ meal that supports Veterans!
16 August 2025
Backside Tours
Get a personalized tour of the event. Meet the pitmasters and taste what makes them so special.
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