Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally

All are welcome! Show off your skills and win awesome prizes, trophies, plus bragging rights of course! Thanks to Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel for sponsoring this competition again this year! applications can be found at here:https://bbqrally.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Amateur-Andy-Application-2026.pdf

🎉 We need your vote! 🎉
The Nisqually Valley BBQ Rally is in the running for Best "Community Event", and we’d be honored to have your support! 🌟

We pour our hearts (and BBQ sauce) into making this an unforgettable event each year—and your vote helps us keep the tradition alive and growing.

👉 Vote now and help us bring home the win!
💬 Tag a friend who loves the BBQ Rally as much as you do!

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🔥🍔 BBQ Competition Results Are In! 🍖🔥
A huge round of applause to all our incredible pitmasters, young and seasoned, who brought the flavor and the fire to the 2025 Nisqually Valley BBQ Rally! Here's who took home the bragging rights:

👧 Youth Burger Challenge
🥇 1st – Heidi Chenoweth
🥈 2nd – Andrew Sponton
🥉 3rd – Jonathan Sponton

🔥 Amateur Andy Competition Results 🔥
Chicken
🥇 Bucket List BBQ
🥈 Hogs, Hens & Heifers
🥉 BBQ ICU

Ribs
🥇 Bucket List BBQ
🥈 Smokin’ O’s
🥉 Up In Smoke

Pork Shoulder
🥇 Rib Ticklers
🥈 Bucket List BBQ
🥉 Up In Smoke

Beef Brisket
🥇 Up In Smoke
🥈 Rib Ticklers
🥉 Smokin' O's

🏆 Reserve Champion – Bucket List BBQ
👑 Grand Champion – Up In Smoke

Congrats to all who competed – you made this year smokin’ HOT 🔥 Let’s hear it for the champs in the comments! 👇🍗🥩