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The Nisqually Valley BBQ Rally is held annually in July by the Yelm Chamber of Commerce.

  • Professional Food Vendors: Food you can purchase with a focus on BBQ items.  
  • Businesses Vendors: Businesses in our community sharing info about themselves many will have fun giveaways. drawings you can enter or goods available for purchase. 
  •  Amateur Andy’s or Andie’s: Amateur backyard BBQ Competitors that think they are making the BEST BBQ can enter a variety of categories that are judged by local foodies – Prizes are awarded for the best in each category and one overall winner.   
  • Kids Activities: Bounce House, Games, Playground Equipment, and more!  Live Bands: There will be live bands performing throughout the day at the event.  
  • Performances: There will be performances by different local studios – such as karate & dance.  
  • Beer Garden: The Beer Garden is for adults 21 or over and they must have their ID to enter. We will have a variety of beers and ciders available.  
  • Food Eating Competition: A timed food-eating competition. Both Youth and Adult Categories Want to enter – sign-ups are at the ACU booth on the day of the event.