The Hermiston Fall Fest is coming to the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center on Oct. 7-9, featuring three days of barbecue contests, a beer garden for adults, kids zone games and obstacle course, dueling pianos, and more.
The grilling competitions are sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society and Pacific Northwest BBQ Association, bringing top teams from across the West to compete for a chance to qualify for the Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational Barbecue and the American Royal Invitational qualifiers.
Entry forms for teams and judges can be found online.
The event requires tickets and is open to the general public. Admission for children under 10 is free. More information about the event, including tickets, can be found online.