BBQ with an Altitude!

Saturday, September 6th | 10 AM – 4 PM

Douglas County Fairgrounds

500 Fairgrounds Dr.
Castle Rock, CO 80104

Join us for a high-flying BBQ experience with great food, thrilling competitions, and community celebrations. Here’s what you can look forward to:

BBQ Showdown

Watch the pros compete as they turn in their award-winning BBQ!

Food Trucks & Vendors 

Indulge in a variety of mouthwatering bites from local food trucks, vendor and a kid’s coral. 

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People’s Choice Tasting

You’re the judge! Taste and vote for your favorite pitmaster. Tasting tickets are available online or in person.

Do you think you’ve found the winner? For just a $5 donation, you can cast 5 votes for your favorite BBQ online or at the door.     

Judging Saturday, 11 AM to 1 PM .

Local Vendors

Shop unique, locally crafted items from talented vendors.

Meet Veteran Organizations

Connect with local veteran organizations and learn how they support our heroes and community.

VFW BBQ fundraiser aims to share a powerful message of camaraderie, community support, and appreciation for our veterans. It emphasizes the importance of honoring those who have served while bringing people together through the shared love of barbecue.

The competition serves to:

  • Celebrate Veterans: Acknowledge and honor the sacrifices veterans and their families made.
  • Build Community: Foster connections among veterans, their families, and the local community, reinforcing a sense of belonging and support.
  • Raise Awareness: Highlight the ongoing needs of veterans and the programs that support them, encouraging attendees to get involved.
  • Encourage Participation: Invite everyone, regardless of their background, to participate in the festivities, creating an inclusive
    atmosphere.

Core Values

Always put the interests of our members first

Treat donors as partners in our cause

Promote patriotism

Honor military service

Ensure the care of veterans and their families

Serve our communities

Promote a positive image of the VFW

Respect the diversity of veteran opinions

Our Amazing Sponsors