Our Sedro Woolley Food Pavilion will host the first annual Skagit Valley BBQ Championship on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16...and you don't want to miss  the action, the competition, and most of all, the incredibly delicious barbecue!

Over 20 championship level teams will compete for the opportunity to quality for the national championships, and $10,000 in prize money.  If you've never seen a barbecue team in full action mode, you're in for a real experience: these folks take their cooking seriously, but also have a lot of fun with it.

On Saturday, from 11 to 6,  come watch the teams set up their grills, decorate their booths and talk with the grilling experts.  You can buy a great BBQ lunch for your family, featuring favorites like pulled pork and barbecued chicken.   This sneak preview leads right into Sunday's big events.

On Sunday, competition begins at 10 a.m. with pork butt at 11, brisket at noon and chicken at 1, followed by ribs at 2.  The big award ceremony takes place at 4 p.m.  Buy a bracelet for $5 and sample the master level BBQ.  Barbecue is cooking in a closed oven or container, over very low heat to meld the flavors.  Experts concoct their own secret sauces, and you'll have to choose your favorites from regional styles.  Be it traditional or wildly innovative, barbecue can appeal to just about everyone...and this is your opportunity to see which you like best.

For more information, check out www.pnwba.com  (and get ready to eat some of the best bbq you've ever tasted!).