The weekend that kicked off the beginning of our vacation started with a trip to the Horse Heaven Hills near Prosser Washington. We were headed here to McKinley Springs Winery.
We were at the winery as judges for their annual McKinley Springs BBQ Showdown and Benefit. Proceeds are donated to Operation BBQ which welcomes our troops home with a family BBQ.
We were able to dry camp in our RV on site - this was the view from our camper. Nothing much for miles but grapes and hearty farm families.
As judges, we aren't allowed to mingle with the competing teams during the competition. So the back of the event is pretty much all we see for that time period.
At the end of the event when all the scores have been tabulated prizes are awarded. These BBQ teams travel long distances and really work hard under all kinds of weather conditions with an eye on the prizes but mainly for the great time spent with friends and to share their love of BBQ.
As the wind blows, the crowds thin out and we all pack up with plans to return next year.If you find yourselves anywhere near Prosser and the Washington wine country, be sure to seek out McKinley Springs Winery - a small family owned and operated winery - for some beautiful views and fine wine tasting.
6 comments:
Ah, it's a tough job, but someone has to do it!
:D
Sounds like a GREAT job!
I agree with Sue...what a great way to meet people, learn something new and see different areas...hope things are going well for you and tramp 1...xoxoxo
Sounds like fun!!
What I would give to be a judge a for wine! Fun fun!
Rita
Looks like you are having a grand time :) I am finally settled here in Colorado and back online. LOL and yes no Oregon style rain...but awesome thunderstorms though. Well just checkin' in with my FAV blogs...:)
well.. I don't think close enough.. but we'll be in Spokane WA last weekendish of the month. :) visiting Miss Ruby.:)
I just 'wish' there'd be good pork bbq there.. :)
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