A recent press release from my beloved Pike Place Market alerted me to the upcoming Barbecue Competition. So I wanted to share it with you. . .

It’s a Smokin’ Good Time at the 8^th Annual BBQ Competition at Pike Place Market on April 18

Winners get awards and bragging rights when 30+ teams cook all Saturday night for the judges

WHEN: Sunday, April 18, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Awards ceremony starts at 4:30 p.m. Load-in and set-up begin Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Along Pike Place from Pike Street to Virginia Street. Pike Place will be closed to vehicles Saturday night and all day Sunday.

WHAT: Big rigs and trailer pits move in as 30+ teams camp out for the night to slow-cook their meats. Cooks turn in their best BBQ items to judges, with the winners being named in each category at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Categories include pork butt, ribs, chicken and brisket.

This 2010 Washington State BBQ Championship at Pike Place Market is produced by the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association and is a qualifier for national BBQ championships such as Great American BBQ, American Royal and Jack Daniels World Championship Draw. Over $2,500 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Pike Place Market shoppers can stop and chat with chefs and their crews to get some great BBQ tips. BBQ sandwiches will be sold starting at 11:00 a.m. to benefit the human service agencies at the Market.

For more information, visit http://pnwba.com/.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 13, 2010
CONTACT: Anthony James, 206-910-4084

It’s a Smokin’ Good Time at the 8th Annual BBQ Competition at Pike Place Market on April 18
Winners get awards and bragging rights when 30+ teams cook all Saturday night for the judges

WHEN: Sunday, April 18, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Awards ceremony starts at 4:30 p.m. Load-in and set-up begin Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Along Pike Place from Pike Street to Virginia Street. Pike Place will be closed to vehicles Saturday night and all day Sunday.

WHAT: Big rigs and trailer pits move in as 30+ teams camp out for the night to slow-cook their meats. Cooks turn in their best BBQ items to judges, with the winners being named in each category at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Categories include pork butt, ribs, chicken and brisket.

This 2010 Washington State BBQ Championship at Pike Place Market is produced by the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association and is a qualifier for national BBQ championships such as Great American BBQ, American Royal and Jack Daniels World Championship Draw. Over $2,500 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Pike Place Market shoppers can stop and chat with chefs and their crews to get some great BBQ tips. BBQ sandwiches will be sold starting at 11:00 a.m. to benefit the human service agencies at the Market.

For more information, visit http://pnwba.com/.