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Nisqually Valley BBQ Rally 2025

2025 Nisqually Valley BBQ Rally Blog by Graham Auto Repair


2025 Nisqually Valley BBQ Rally Recap

We had such a great time at this year's Nisqually Valley BBQ Rally in Yelm, WA! This event is presented by the Yelm Chamber of Commerce, with so many local businesses sponsoring the event. As one of this year's sponsors, we were excited to participate and support this amazing annual community celebration!

Our Marketing & Community Outreach Coordinator, Lacie, was invited to serve as one of the Amateur Andy BBQ Judges—what an honor! She joined a group that included five professional judges, from the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association, and four other sponsors who were chosen as judges. The group had the opportunity to judge some truly delicious entries! All judging was done blind, so no one knew which team's BBQ was being presented and judged. But let's just say — it was all incredible! The hard work and early morning dedication that's put in by these teams truly paid off. Everyone brought their A-game to this year's event!

Graham Auto Repair representative with Pacific Northwest BBQ Association Judges at BBQ Rally
Lacie from Graham Auto Repair with four additional Amateur Andy Judges.

The #1 Winners in Each Category


🏆Chicken

Bucket List BBQ

🏆Pork Ribs

Bucket List BBQ

🏆Pork Shoulder

Rib Ticklers

🏆Beef Brisket

Up in Smoke

Blind BBQ entries for Amateur Andy BBQ competition including chicken, ribs, pork shoulder, and brisket
Blind judging entries from the Amateur Andy BBQ Contest — one plate from each competition category.

The Show Winners Overall


🏆Reserve Champion

Bucket List BBQ

🏆 Grand Champion

Up in Smoke

2025 Nisqually Valley BBQ Rally photos including stage activities, salmon bake, contests, and winners
2025 BBQ Rally Highlights: Center stage t-shirt launch, Youth Burger Challenge winner, pie eating contest, and Lucky Eagle’s Salmon Bake.

Thank You For Celebrating With Us!

The BBQ Rally was more than just delicious food—it was about bringing our community together. Between the vendor booths, entertainment, face painting, kids activities, and incredible BBQ! There was definitely something for everyone to get involved. If you missed out on this year's event, we highly recommend marking your calendar for next year. We can't wait to come back and do it all again!


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Lacie, Marketing & Community Outreach Coordinator at Graham Auto Repair