GRILLFEST 2025
August 9–10, 2025
Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort RV Lot
Suquamish, WA
The Heat is On
GrillFest returns for a smokin’ hot weekend of championship BBQ, cold brews, and serious prize money. This fully sanctioned PNWBA event brings together top pitmasters from across the Pacific Northwest for a two-day BBQ showdown, featuring competition-quality meats, public tastings, and $12,000 in total prizes.
Whether you’re here to compete or just to taste your way through the region’s best BBQ, this is one weekend you won’t want to miss.
For more info on the GrillFest Event click HERE
Public Sampling & BBQ Tastings
Saturday, August 9 | 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Taste 2 oz BBQ samples (1-2 Bites) from the region’s best for just $3 each.
All sales go directly to the teams.
Want premium booth placement near the beer tents? Opt in for sampling during registration.
Featuring: Beerfest 2025
Saturday, August 9 | 11 AM – 5 PM
Located in the RV Lot, Adjacent to GrillFest
As part of GrillFest, we’re raising a glass to local flavor with Beerfest 2025 — a pop-up tasting experience spotlighting top breweries and cideries from across Kitsap County.
Your Beerfest Experience Includes:
• (8) beer tokens for 4 oz pours
• Exclusive tasting cup
• Access to vote in the People’s Choice beer competition (1 ticket per purchase)
• Full access to GrillFest sampling area
• Music, games, and summer fun
Day-Of Tickets:
$20 at the gate — includes tasting cup (1 tasting Cup per guest) and 8 tokens
Additional Tokens: $20 for 8 tokens
Full 16 oz Pours: $7.50
Designated Drivers: Free entry with complimentary soda and water
Be the Judge
Your taste decides the winner! Every guest gets a vote to help crown the Beerfest Champion — the brewery with the most votes will earn a featured tap at Clearwater Casino. Upon entry, each guest will receive one judging ticket to cast their vote for their favorite beer/brewery.
Location & Details
Clearwater Casino Resort
15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA 98392
GrillFest: August 9–10, 2025
Beerfest: Saturday, August 9 | 11 AM – 5 PM
Beerfest is a 21+ event
Don’t Miss Out
Two full days of incredible BBQ, craft beer, competition, and community — all in one unforgettable summer weekend.