Smoke N' Slots Championship BBQ at 12 Tribes Lake Chelan Casino

Smoke N' Slots Brings Championship BBQ, Live Music, and Family Fun to Lake Chelan August 15th - 16th

The aroma of top-tier barbecue will fill the Lake Chelan Valley this August as 12 Tribes Lake Chelan Casino hosts the inaugural Smoke N' Slots PNWBA BBQ Competition, a two-day celebration of barbecue, live entertainment, and community fun on Saturday and Sunday, August 15th - 16th, 2026.

Held outdoors in the casino's scenic Deep Water amphitheater, the event is sanctioned by the Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association (PNWBA) and is expected to draw some of the region's top Pit Masters to compete for a $10,000 prize purse across four competition categories: Chicken, Ribs, Pork, and Brisket. Pit Masters can register here.

Beyond the competition, Smoke N' Slots is designed as a destination event for families, barbecue enthusiasts, and visitors to the Lake Chelan area.

Guests can enjoy free admission for live music, lawn games,…