Oregon has a unique and diverse BBQ scene, influenced by the state’s local flavors and ingredients, as well as its proximity to other Western states and other BBQ hotspots. While not as well-known as some other states for its BBQ culture, Oregon hosts several BBQ competitions and festivals throughout the year that attract BBQ enthusiasts from across the region and beyond.
Oregon’s BBQ competition season typically runs from late spring to early fall, with most events taking place from May through September. Some notable BBQ competitions and festivals in Oregon include the Bite of Oregon in Portland, the Grillin’ in the Breeze BBQ Competition in Brookings, and the BBQ, Blues, and Brews Festival in Roseburg.
Oregon’s BBQ scene is known for its creative and innovative approach to BBQ, often incorporating local ingredients like salmon, hazelnuts, and wild mushrooms into traditional BBQ dishes. The state is also home to a growing number of artisanal BBQ restaurants and food trucks that offer unique and flavorful takes on classic BBQ dishes.
Popular dishes in Oregon’s BBQ scene include pulled pork, ribs, brisket, and smoked chicken, as well as Oregon-style BBQ dishes like salmon and hazelnut-crusted pork loin. The state’s BBQ sauces often feature a balance of sweet and tangy flavors, incorporating local ingredients like huckleberries, marionberries, and pinot noir wine.
| Jun. 30, 2023: Best Damn Steak At The Sweet Home Icebox Cookoff Double, Sweet Home, OR. Contact: Mike White, Email: mike.white@MCWhiteHolding.com. |
| Jul. 1-2, 2023: Sweet Home Icebox Cookoff 2023, Sweet Home, OR. Contact: Mike White, Email: mike.white@MCWhiteHolding.com. |
| Jul. 15-16, 2023: Sutherlin Throwdown, Sutherlin, OR. |
| Jul. 28-29, 2023: Hillsboro Elks Lodge BBQ Competition, Hillsboro, OR. |
