Calling all grill masters
King of the Tailgate BBQ Competition
A community BBQ competition with free samples, customer tastings, raffles, vendors, a Kids Zone, and a cornhole competition.
DateSaturday, November 7, 2026
Time8 AM–2 PM
LocationValle Vista Home Center42951 E Florida Ave., Hemet, CA 92544
What’s happening
A full afternoon around the fire
The King of the Tailgate returns to Valle Vista Home Center. Stop by for free samples and customer tastings, or enter the BBQ competition for an $85 fee that includes the meat. Competitors will compete for a $300 first-place prize and a $150 second-place prize.
Competitor registration is required. The $5 cornhole competition accepts sign-ups on location.
- BBQ Competition
- Free Samples & Customer Tastings
- Kids Zone
- Raffles & Vendors
- $5 Cornhole Competition