WHAT TO EXPECT

Barbecue Showdown

BBQ masters from the Walla Walla Valley and surrounding area will go head-to-head, serving up their best grilled creations. Expect a mouthwatering array of styles, each vying for the title of Best BBQ in Walla Walla. From smoky classics to bold new flavors, there will be something to satisfy every barbecue lover

Sip Local Syrah & Craft Beer

Complement your barbecue with tastings of Syrah from some of Walla Walla’s renowned wineries. This region is celebrated for its expressive, site-driven Syrah’s—robust, nuanced, and perfectly paired with barbecue fare. For beer enthusiasts, Five Dollar Ranch Brewing will be pouring a beer created especially for this event.

Fun, Games & Raffle

Enjoy games and activities throughout the evening. Try your luck in the raffle for a chance to win fantastic prizes generously donated by local businesses and supporters. All proceeds help fund cancer advocacy effort both at the federal and state level.

Lights of Hope Luminaria Ceremony

As the sun sets, join us for a moving luminaria ceremony. Dedicate a luminaria to honor a loved one touched by cancer—whether a survivor, someone currently battling, or in remembrance. The glowing lights will serve as a powerful symbol of hope and unity in our shared mission to end cancer.

Why It Matters

Every plate, every glass, every raffle ticket helps advance the American Cancer Society’s advocacy mission, sending a message to the leaders of our country and our state that we need more funding for cancer research and prevention, that we need to focus on the quality of life of patients and their families, that we need to put an end to this disease as we know it.

Join Us

Bring your appetite, your friends, and your stories to this celebration of flavor and hope. Together, we’ll savor the best of Walla Walla—and shine a light for those impacted by cancer.

To learn more about the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Networks Lights of Hope event, please visit our Mission Page.