California’s Largest Annual Amateur Tailgate & BBQ Contest is the perfect way to learn how to take your backyard BBQ skills and test them out in a contest that helps raise money for local youth.
Some of the top amateur BBQ teams from the Spring Valley Tailgate and BBQ Festival have gone on to compete at the highest level of Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Championship events and have even opened BBQ businesses of their own.
The event also benefits an important cause, San Diego Mentors, a nonprofit organization that provides mentorship for at-risk youth in San Diego.
To learn more about the event and people involved, check out the Behind the Smoke podcast episodes with Fern’s Semi Famous BBQ, Pork Belly’s BBQ, Yard Pirates BBQ, and WGW Grills to learn more about #SVBBQFest.
Amateur BBQ Teams will be competing in five categories: Tri-Tip, Pork Ribs, Chicken, Carne Asada and Best Decorated Tailgate Team.
FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED
8910 Troy St. Spring Valley, Ca 91977
This event is FREE to attend, tokens for food samples are $2.
Parking will be limited, so we recommend taking a Lyft, Uber, or otherwise carpooling and parking in the surrounding neighborhood.
The Spring Valley Tailgate and BBQ Festival is limited to 20 Backyard BBQ Teams. This exciting event will sell out quickly, so sign up today!
All food vendors must have a valid Temporary Food Facility Permit from the San Diego County Health Department. Learn more HERE
We need volunteers who want to help with setting up, running and breaking down this amazing community event.
Calling all Crafters and Non Food Vendors!
Thousands of people attend the Spring Valley Tailgate and BBQ Festival every year, the largest amateur barbecue and grilling contest on the West Coast.
We can’t put on this amazing event without the support of local sponsors. Find out more about getting involved today!
