The 6th Annual City of Dana Point State Barbeque Championships

If you’re the wizard of your backyard grill, then head over to Dana Point and meet your masters. The 6th Annual City of Dana Point State Barbeque Championships returns October 8th to beautiful Sea Terrace Park.

This much anticipated event offers melt-in-your-mouth delights with a smorgasbord of meats barbequed to perfection. BBQ teams will fire up dishes to whet your appetite and perk up your palate. Hops and barley fans will be happy to know that a special selection of thirst-quenching craft beers from independent breweries will be available in the returning Beer Garden.

The City of Dana Point continues to do its part to support local charities. This year, a portion of the event proceeds benefit the Dana Point 5th Regiment Marine Support Group, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and The VFW (Veterans of Foreign War). The Dana Point State BBQ Championship also kicks off the holiday toy collection effort for Toys for Tots. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to the BBQ to help children in need this holiday season. 

The City of Dana Point State Barbeque Championship serves as the West Coast’s biggest BBQ competition, with over 100 teams from California, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Florida, South Dakota and Arizona competing for a slice of $30,000 in prize money. USA Today boasts that this competition is “one of the 6 must-attend BBQ events in the nation.” With reputation and cash on the line, patrons are sure to reap the delicious benefits of this heated rivalry. Start your engines BBQ enthusiasts, and be there to witness an epic battle in the categories of chicken, ribs, brisket, and pork. A special “dessert” category is now part of the competition to sweeten your culinary experience.

Full plates of food may be purchased directly from a variety of vendors or if you prefer to nibble on a variety of BBQ delights, tasting tickets are available for just $2. Admission to the event is free!

From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the day of the event, a convenient and complimentary shuttle service will run to and from Dana Hills High School. Free parking will also be available along Stonehill Drive and Niguel Road, as well as at Salt Creek Beach. Circle your calendar for the first Saturday in October and check out DanaPointBBQChampionships.com and
DanaPoint.org for more details.