Burnt Barrel BBQ Restaurant

09/10/2026

School holiday mood: one last weekend of FUN before the lunchboxes come back out! 🤪☀️

We’re finishing the holidays the way we know best — silly faces, good food and a little quality time with our favourite people. 🔥

Round up the crew, book your bench, and join us in the glorious

The washing and school prep can wait a little longer… 😉

04/10/2026

School holidays are made for good food, fresh air and a little family time in the country. 🍖🌿

Bring the kids out for a relaxed day, tuck into our delicious ribs and chips, and let them say hello to the friendly farm animals while you enjoy a well-earned drink.

There’s plenty of space to slow down, make memories and enjoy the simple things these holidays.

📍 Gather the family and come spend a day with us!

29/09/2026

🔥THE RESULTS ARE IN: CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 CHAMPIONS! 🔥

The competition boxes have been scored, the public has voted, and what an unbelievable showdown of barbecue mastery we witnessed over the weekend!

In our competition format, our Backyard Amateur competitors are judged right alongside the seasoned pros—and in true fairytale fashion, Leon (The Rookie!) beat the ENTIRE field to take out 1st Place in Pork Ribs across both Amateurs AND Pros! 🤯🔥

On top of the judges' cards, our People’s Choice Award (Tips for Treats) brought the community together to taste-test, vote, and make a massive impact—raising an incredible $1,300 for via the ! 🧬❤️

Huge congratulations to all our overall champions, backyard legends, category winners, and placings:

👑 GRAND CHAMPION Sponsored by Burnt Barrel
🥇 The King & his Q

🥈 RESERVE CHAMPION Sponsored by AFGRI Equipment Australia
🥈 Pit Bull Smokers

❤️ PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD Sponsored by Solutions
🎖️ Aussie Davo
Raising $1,300 for the cause through the Hero Hunter Foundation

🥩 BACKYARD AMATEUR GRAND CHAMPION Sponsored by Rigters IGA Queens
🏆 Leon (Taking out Amateur Grand Champ AND 1st overall in Ribs against the pros!)

🥈 BACKYARD RESERVE CHAMPION: Scottie

Backyard Chicken:
1st — Leon
2nd — Ben
3rd — Scottie

Backyard Pork (Ribs):
1st — Leon
2nd — Scottie
3rd — Ben

🔥 KCBS OPEN CATEGORIES

🍗 CHICKEN Sponsored by Steggles
1st — The King & his Q
2nd — Blue Mist BBQ
3rd — Smokin Genius

🍖 PORK RIBS Sponsored by AMD Chartered Accountants
1st — Leon (Backyard Rookie beating the entire Pro + Amateur field!)
2nd — Aussie Tong Masters
3rd — Aussie Davo

🐖 PORK Sponsored by GOPP - Better Business, Together since 1977
1st — Pit Bull Smokers
2nd — The King & his Q
3rd — Blue Mist BBQ

🥩 BRISKET Sponsored by Luscomb Syndicate
1st — Aussie Tong Masters
2nd — Pit Bull Smokers
3rd — Aussie Davo

A massive thank you to all our incredible category sponsors for backing our competitors and championing barbecue in the Midwest!

To every pitmaster and backyard hero who fired up and turned in boxes: thank you for bringing world-class flavour, community spirit, and serious heat to Chapman Valley.

Drop your massive congratulations for the winners—especially Leon—in the comments below! 👇🔥👑

Proudly supported by the WA Government through Tourism Western Australia and Royalties for Regions.

28/09/2026

🔥 WHAT A WEEKEND! THAT’S A WRAP ON SMOKIN’ BARREL FEST 2026! 🔥

The smoke has settled, the pits are cooling down, and our hearts (and bellies) are completely full.

To every single person who rolled through the gates at Burnt Barrel this weekend—**THANK YOU!**

From the electric vibe in the carpark for the footy to the belly laughs at Bush Bingo, the masterclasses, and the sheer talent on display across the KCBS and Backyard cook-offs… you made this weekend unforgettable.

A few very special shoutouts:

⭐ THE BURNT BARREL CREW
To our incredible staff and volunteers—you worked your absolute butts off all weekend long, keeping up with massive crowds, pouring cold ones, slinging food, and doing every single bit of it with a smile. We appreciate you more than words can say.

🌟FESTIVAL COORDINATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE: ASH MAREE
An extra MASSIVE shoutout to Ash Maree. The blood, sweat, and many tears poured into bringing this event to life did not go unnoticed. We continue to be endlessly blown away by your dedication, tireless drive, and absolute commitment to the smoky cause. You pulled off pure magic!

🏆 The Competing Teams & Pitmasters
You brought the heat, the passion, and world-class barbecue right to Chapman Valley.

🧬 The Roll Up For Ruben Crew & Stem Cell Donors Australia
Thank you to Ben, Tiarn, Rosie, and every legend who got swabbed, bought Tips Tokens, and joined the fight to save lives in Ruben’s honour.

🎶 Our Entertainers & Musicians
For setting the soundtrack and keeping the energy high from Friday night through to Sunday’s wrap-up.

🤝 Our Sponsors & Supporters
Thank you for backing regional events and believing in what we do out here.

And to every single visitor who came out to eat, drink, cheer, and celebrate with us*—thank you for making Smokin' Barrel Fest what it is.

Tag yourselves, drop your best photos and favourite memories in the comments below, and go put your feet up—we've all earned it!

See you in the paddock next year! 🍻🔥🍖

Proudly supported by the WA Government through Tourism WA and Royalties for Regions.

27/09/2026

Day 2!!!

26/09/2026

26/09/2026

🐐💜 THE BOYS ARE READY. ARE YOU? 💜🐐

Meet our new pre-game analysts. They can’t kick, they can’t handball, and one of them just tried to eat the premiership cup — but you won’t find bigger Freo believers anywhere in Chapman Valley.

IT’S GRAND FINAL DAY!! 🔥

Small team, big dreams, and three goats who are FULLY sending it for the Dockers today.

Gates open 11am for best seats in the carpark — big screen, cold beers, and a crowd that’s about to get very loud. Get here early, because once we’re full, WE’RE FULL (and no, the goats don’t count towards capacity, don’t worry).

Come cheer on Freo with us. Purple face paint optional. Goat impressions strongly encouraged.
GO FREO! 💜⚓

📍 Burnt Barrel, Chapman Valley
🕚 Gates open 11am
🏈 AFL Grand Final — live on the big screen, carpark only
🎟️ First come, first served, capacity limits apply
Proudly supported by the WA Government through Tourism WA and Royalties for Regions.