Rolling Smoke at the Pawnee County Fair - Qualifier for Memphis in May World Championship

Dates: July 25-26, 2025

Location: 400 E 18th St., Larned, KS 67550

Schedule
Friday, July 25th:

Load In: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Cooks Meeting: 4:00 pm

Judges Meeting: 4:30 pm

Kids Turn In: 5:30 - 6:00 pm

Ancillary Lamb Turn In: 6:30 - 7:00 pm

Awards: 7:30 pm

Saturday, July 26th:

Cooks Meeting: 8:00 am

Judges Meeting: 10:00 am

Wing Turn In: 12:00 - 12:30 pm

Rib A Turn In: 1:00 - 1:30 pm

Rib B Turn In: 2:00 - 2:30 pm

Awards: 3:30 pm

Payouts
July 25th - Kids Payout:

1st: $100 + Trophy

2nd: $75 + Trophy

3rd: $50 + Trophy

4th: $25 + Trophy

July 25th - Lamb Chop Payout:

1st: $200 + Trophy

2nd: $150 + Trophy

3rd: $100 + Trophy

4th: $50 + Trophy

July 26th - Ribs A&B Payout:

1st: $1,000 + Trophy

2nd: $500 + Trophy

3rd: $400 + Trophy

4th: $300 + Trophy

5th: $200 + Trophy

6th-10th: $100 + Trophy

July 26th - Wings Payout:

1st: $200 + Trophy

2nd: $100 + Trophy

3rd: $75 + Trophy

4th: $50 + Trophy

Entry Fees
Kid's Grilled Cheese: $20

Ancillary Lamb Chops: $30 (Lamb Provided by Promoter)

Ancillary Wings: $50

Rib A Spares: $125

Rib B Spares: $125

Additional Information
Lamb Provided by Promoter

No Electricity Available

All Trailers Welcome

Friday Night Logan Mize Concert

Contact Information
Promoter: Cory Johnson
📞 785-656-0124
📧 cory.johnson@highplainsfarmcredit.com

Reps: Dirk Mullins
📞 580-334-5928

Sponsors
Golden Valley Inc.

Della Lamb - Inspiring a Kinder Kansas City

Timeline
Move In: 7:00 AM

Cooks Meeting: 9:00 AM

Judges Meeting: 12:00 PM

Wings Turn-In: 1:00–1:30 PM

Ribs Turn-In: 2:00–2:30 PM

Awards: 3:30 PM

Entry Fees
St. Louis Spares: $125

Ancillary Wings: $50

Payouts
Ribs Payout
1st – $800

2nd – $500

3rd – $400

4th – $300

5th – $200

6th – $100

7th – $100

8th – $100

9th – $100

10th – $100

Wings Payout
1st – $250

2nd – $150

3rd – $100

Contacts
Promoter:
Josh Finnigan
📞 405-570-3057
📧 josh.finnigan@cox.com

Rep:
Dirk Mullins
📞 580-334-5928

Email: support@ribcookoffassociation.com

Event Title

GOIN’ FOR BROKE IN THE PNW

Location

14925 NE Caples Rd, Brush Prairie, WA 98606

Date

July 31, 2026

Entry Fee

$150

Payouts & Trophies

ST. LOUIS STYLE

1st – $400

2nd – $200

3rd – $200

4th – $150

5th – $150

6th–10th – $100

Schedule

Friday, July 31

Move-in after 12:00 PM

Cooks Meeting – 2:00 PM

Judges Meeting – 7:00 PM

St. Louis Turn-In – 8:00–8:30 PM

Awards – 9:00 PM

Notes

Trailers Welcome

No Electricity

No Meat Inspection

Organizations / Branding

Prairie Tavern

Smokin’ Iron Fabrication

Rib Cook Off Association

Promoter & Rep

Alta Hertz
Email: alta.hertz@gmail.com

Phone: 360-600-5727

Ribs & Racin’ BBQ Contest

Date: August 7, 2026

Location: Lakeside Speedway
5615 Wolcott Dr., Kansas City, KS 66109

Contest Details

Category: Spare Ribs

Entry Fee: $100

Sanctioned by: Rib Cookoff Association

Payouts

1st Place: $1,000

2nd Place: $500

3rd Place: $250

4th Place: $125

5th Place: $100

Schedule

Move-In: 9:00 AM

Cooks Meeting: 2:00 PM

Judges Meeting: 5:00 PM

Rib Turn-In: 6:00–6:30 PM

Awards: 8:30 PM (after heat races)

Promoter

Fast Eddy Maurin

816-213-3473

heim20@aol.com

RCOA Representative

Dirk Mullins

580-334-5928

Additional Info

Trailers welcome

No electricity provided

No meat inspection

Cambridge Rib Fest hosted with the Rib Cook Off Association on August 9, 2026 at 206 W Main St, Cambridge, Wisconsin.

The event includes three cooking categories:

Entry Fees

Baby Back Ribs: $125
Wings: $25
Kids Q Drumsticks: $25

Payouts

Ribs: 1st $600 + trophy, 2nd $400 + trophy, 3rd $200 + trophy
Wings: 1st $200 + trophy
Kids Q: 1st $50 + trophy, 2nd $25 + trophy, 3rd $10 + trophy

Timeline

Move In: 6:00 AM
Cooks Meeting: 8:00 AM
Judges Meeting: 11:00 AM
Kids Q: 12:00–12:30 PM
Ancillary: 1:00–1:30 PM
Ribs: 2:00–2:30 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM

Trailers are welcome, but there is no electricity.

Promoter: Ken Kemler, 608-423-3730, kenkeemler@gmail.com
Rib Reps: Anita & Tony Moore, 920-420-4618

8th Annual SAL Rib Cookoff hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 1977.

The event will take place on August 16, 2025, at 14414 Ford Drive, New Lenox, Illinois, 60451. All proceeds will go towards benefiting veterans and community efforts.

Event Details:

Move-In Time: 7:00 AM
Cooks Meeting: 9:00 AM
Judge's Meeting: 1:30 PM
Rib Turn-In: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
People's Choice Rib Turn in: 2:30PM - 3:00PM
Chicken Wing Turn-In: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Awards Ceremony: 4:30 PM
Entry Fees and Payouts:

Ribs Entry: $125 (St. Louis Style or Baby Back)
Chicken Wings Entry: $25

Payouts for Ribs:
1st place: $1,000
2nd place: $500
3rd place: $250
4th place: $200
5th place: $175
6th-10th place: $100 each

Payouts for Wings:
1st place: $200
2nd place: $100
3rd place: $50
Additional Information:

Limited electricity is available; generators are welcomed.

Event Representatives:
Tim Craft, Email: tcraft98@gmail.com, Phone: 312-848-8301
Dirk Mullins, Phone: 580-334-5928

Main Street Smok’in on the Rails is bringing the Train-Town BBQ Showdown to Chaffee, Missouri on August 21–22, 2026. Hosted at Smokin Brothers, 114 N Main Street, Chaffee, MO 63740, this BBQ competition features baby back ribs, St. Louis style ribs, and wings, with competitors eligible for the Overall Grand Championship by entering all categories.

Trailers are welcome, but there will be no electricity available. For more information, contact Promoter Bob Gonzalez at 314-565-1146 or Rep. Justin West at 940-577-9543.

See the flyer for the schedule and payouts.

Coming Soon

Age Limit 14 years or older.

Entry Fee - $100 - Single Rib,

Promoter: Bailey Kafka 580-334-6023

Rep: Dirk Mullins - 580-334-5928

Address: Woodward County Event Center
105 A Temple Houston Drive
Woodward County Fairgrounds
Woodward, OK 73801

Timelines:
Move in: August 23, 2024 - Friday after 1pm
Cooks Meeting: 9am
Judges Meeting: 1:30pm
Turn In - 2-2:30pm
Awards - 3pm
People's Choice - 4pm

Prize Money - 1st place - $1000
2nd place - $500
3rd place - $400
4th place - $200
5th place - $150
6th-10 place - Certificates

Trailers welcome

Lots of shade

Bring Kids - Water Park across from comp sites

There is a People's choice if the cooks would like to sign up and Ribs will be provided for People's Choice. If interested give Bailey a call at 580-334-6023

The Rib Cookoff Association is headed to New Lenox, Illinois, on July 4, 2026, for the 9th Annual Sons of the American Legion Rib Cookoff at Sons of the American Legion Squadron 1977, located at 14414 Ford Drive, New Lenox, IL 60451.

This event will feature spares, baby back ribs, and chicken wings, with all proceeds benefiting veterans and community efforts. Teams are welcome to bring trailers. There will be no electricity and no meat inspection.

For full schedule details, entry information, and payout breakdowns, please review the flyer.

For questions, contact RCOA Rep Dirk Mullins at 580-334-5928 or promoter Tim Craft at 312-848-8301. Registration and rules are available at ribcookoffassociation.com.

HWY. 287 Rib Cookoff

Date: Sunday, August 31

Location: Smoke & Time BBQ

8879 N US 287, Alvord, Texas 76225

🍖 Contest Details

Category: Pork Spare Ribs

Entry Fee: $125

Payout: 100% Payback after expenses

⏰ Timeline

Move-In: 6:00 AM

Cooks Meeting: 9:00 AM

Turn-In: 2:00–2:30 PM

Awards: 3:15 PM

📞 Contact

Promoter: Justin West

Phone: 940-577-9543

Save the date - Double Rib

$25 entry fee for wings with 100% payout.

Alvord Watermelon Festival & Truck Show Rib Cookoff
Location: Downtown Alvord, Alvord, TX 76225
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Entry Fees:
St. Louis Style Ribs: $125

Chicken Wings: $25

100% of proceeds paid out after expenses

Prize Payouts:
Ribs: 1st – 10th place

Wings: 1st – 5th place

Timeline:
7:00 AM: Move-In

8:00 AM: Cooks Meeting

12:00 PM: Judges Meeting

1:00–1:30 PM: Wing Turn-In

2:00–2:30 PM: Rib Turn-In

3:00 PM: Awards

Additional Info:
Trailers Welcome

No Electricity Provided

Contacts:
Promoter: Richard Sandate
📞 214-926-0226
📧 risandate@gmail.com

RCOA Rep: Dirk Mullins
📞 (580) 334-5928

The Rib Cookoff Association is bringing the Lucky Star Casino BBQ Tour 2026 to Concho, Oklahoma, on September 19, 2026, at Lucky Star Casino, located at 7777 S. Highway 81, Concho, OK 73022.

This event will feature St. Louis ribs, baby back ribs, a ground buffalo ancillary with 5 pounds provided for People’s Choice, and a free kids grilled cheese contest. Guests can enjoy a beer garden, and People’s Choice plates for $10. A booth special is also available with ribs and wings for $25 each, or both for $75.

Trailers are welcome. There will be no electricity and no meat inspection.

For full schedule details and payout information, please review the flyer.

For more information, contact Dirk Mullins at 580-334-5928.

Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer 'N BBQ" hosted by the Rib Cook-off Association. It's scheduled to take place at Central Park, 1500 S Main St.
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, 74012, on Friday and Saturday, September 26th and 27th, 2025. Here are the details:

Location:

Central Park,1500 S Main St., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, 74012

Dates:

Friday, September 26th, 2025

Entry Fees and Schedule for Friday:

St. Louis Style Ribs: $125

Chicken Wings: $35

Cook's Meeting: 4:30 PM

Judge's Meeting: 5:30 PM

Wing Cooking: 6:30-7:00 PM

Rib Cooking: 7:00-7:30 PM

Awards Ceremony: 7:45 PM

Entry Fees and Schedule for Saturday:

St. Louis Style Ribs: $125

Anything from the Farmers Market: $35

Kids Q Grilled Cheese: $35

Payouts for Ribs Competition:

1st place: $1000 + Trophy

2nd place: $600 + Trophy

3rd place: $500 + Trophy

4th place: $300 + Trophy

5th place: $200 + Trophy

6th-10th place: $100 + Trophy each

Payouts for Ancillaries Competition:

50/50 split from the collected fees

1st to 5th place: Trophy each

Cook's Meeting: 9:00 AM

Judge's Meeting: 11:00 AM

Kids Grilling: 12:00 PM

Ancillary Category: 1:00 PM

Rib Category A: 3:00-3:30 PM

Rib Category B: 4:30-5:00 PM

Awards Ceremony: 6:00 PM

Additional Details:

People's Choice Award on Saturday

Live music, vendors, and food trucks on Saturday

Trailers welcome but no electricity provided

Promoter: Jason Rains (Contact: 918-833-2863, Email: Jason@prettygoodbbqsauce.com)

REP (Representative): Dirk Mullins (Contact: 580-334-5928)

Accommodations at Hilton Garden Hotel, Broken Arrow

Giveaways:

Hasty Bake Charcoal Grills Cook Both Days

Delta Rib Throw Down – Marked Tree Roots Fest

Join the fun at the Delta Rib Throw Down BBQ Cook-Off on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Marked Tree, Arkansas.

Location:
103 Dawson St.
Marked Tree, AR 72365

St. Louis Style Ribs Entry Fee: $125

Payouts:
1st Place – $1,000
2nd Place – $500
3rd Place – $250
4th Place – $200
5th Place – $100
6th–10th Place – $50 each

Promoter: Lee McClendon
Phone: 501-206-8886
Email: lee@mcclendonace.com

RCOA Representatives: Ralph & Karen Williams
Email: lakediver150@yahoo.com

Competitors can sign up at www.ribcookoffassociation.com.

The event will also feature live music, cold drinks, great food, and plenty of fun as part of the Marked Tree Roots Fest.

SMOKE ON THE WATER DRAG BOAT RACES
EL RENO OK

SMOKE ON THE WATER BOATS & BBQ

JULY 26TH, 2025

801 BABCOCK DRIVE
(UNDER THE WATER TOWER)
EL RENO, OK

TIMELINE
   •   Move In: 7:00 AM
   •   Cooks Meeting: 9:00 AM
   •   Judges Meeting: 12:00 PM
   •   Wings: 1:00 - 1:30 PM
   •   Ribs: 2:00 - 2:30 PM
   •   Awards: 3:30 PM

ENTRY FEES
   •   St. Louis Spares $125
   •   Ancillary Wings $50

PROMOTER
Josh Finnigan
405-570-3057
Josh.Finnigan@cox.com

REP:
Dirk Mullins
580-334-5928
Support@Ribcookoffassociation.com

PAYOUTS

Ribs Payout
   •   1st - $800
   •   2nd - $500.
   •   3rd - $400
   •   4th - $300
   •   5th - $200
   •   6th - $100
   •   7th - $100
   •   8th - $100
   •   9th - $100
   •   10th - $100

Wings Payout
   •   1st - $250
   •   2nd - $150
   •   3rd - $100

ALL TRAILERS WELCOME!
NO ELECTRICITY

Rolling Smoke at the Pawnee County Fair - Qualifier for Memphis in May World Championship

Dates: July 25-26, 2025

Location: 400 E 18th St., Larned, KS 67550

Schedule
Friday, July 25th:

Load In: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Cooks Meeting: 4:00 pm

Judges Meeting: 4:30 pm

Kids Turn In: 5:30 - 6:00 pm

Ancillary Lamb Turn In: 6:30 - 7:00 pm

Awards: 7:30 pm

Saturday, July 26th:

Cooks Meeting: 8:00 am

Judges Meeting: 10:00 am

Wing Turn In: 12:00 - 12:30 pm

Rib A Turn In: 1:00 - 1:30 pm

Rib B Turn In: 2:00 - 2:30 pm

Awards: 3:30 pm

Payouts
July 25th - Kids Payout:

1st: $100 + Trophy

2nd: $75 + Trophy

3rd: $50 + Trophy

4th: $25 + Trophy

July 25th - Lamb Chop Payout:

1st: $200 + Trophy

2nd: $150 + Trophy

3rd: $100 + Trophy

4th: $50 + Trophy

July 26th - Ribs A&B Payout:

1st: $1,000 + Trophy

2nd: $500 + Trophy

3rd: $400 + Trophy

4th: $300 + Trophy

5th: $200 + Trophy

6th-10th: $100 + Trophy

July 26th - Wings Payout:

1st: $200 + Trophy

2nd: $100 + Trophy

3rd: $75 + Trophy

4th: $50 + Trophy

Entry Fees
Kid's Grilled Cheese: $20

Ancillary Lamb Chops: $30 (Lamb Provided by Promoter)

Ancillary Wings: $50

Rib A Spares: $125

Rib B Spares: $125

Additional Information
Lamb Provided by Promoter

No Electricity Available

All Trailers Welcome

Friday Night Logan Mize Concert

Contact Information
Promoter: Cory Johnson
📞 785-656-0124
📧 cory.johnson@highplainsfarmcredit.com

Reps: Dirk Mullins
📞 580-334-5928

Sponsors
Golden Valley Inc.

Della Lamb - Inspiring a Kinder Kansas City

Goin’ For Broke in the PNW
📍 Location: Smokin’ Iron Fabrication / Prairie Tavern
14925 NE Caples Rd, Brush Prairie, WA 98606
📅 Date: August 1, 2025
💰 Entry Fee: $125

💵 Payouts – Baby Back Ribs
1st: $400 + Trophy

2nd: $200 + Trophy

3rd: $200 + Trophy

4th: $150 + Certificate

5th: $150 + Certificate

6th–10th: $125 + Certificate

🕒 Timeline – Friday, August 1st
Move In: After 12:00 PM

Cooks Meeting: 2:00 PM

Judges Meeting: 6:00 PM

Baby Back Turn-In: 8:00 - 8:30 PM

Awards: 9:00 PM

✅ Additional Info
Trailers Welcome – No Electricity Provided

🐷 Sanctioned by: Rib Cookoff Association

👩‍💼 Promoter: Alta Hertz

📧 alta.hertz@gmail.com

📞 360-600-5727

REP: Jody Harris - support@ribcookoffassociation.com

The Shed BBQ Rib Rumble is an old-school, competitor-focused BBQ cook-off hosted at The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on August 8, 2026. The event is put on by competitors for competitors and sanctioned through the Rib Cook Off Association.

The contest features a Double Rib Competition with both Baby Back Ribs and St. Louis Ribs, plus a Wings category and a free Kids Q Hot Dog Competition for ages 5–9 and 10–15. Teams that enter both Ribs and Wings will qualify for the Grand Champion title.

KIDSQ SIGN UP HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261256502472150

This is a BYOM — Bring Your Own Meat contest. Trailers are welcome, but there will be no electricity provided. Full-hookup campsites are available nearby through Cozy Rosy Glampground.

JUDGES SIGN UP HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261474486356164

For entry fees, payouts, turn-in times, and the full event schedule, please see the flyer.

1ST ANNUAL BYC BBQ FEAST
DOUBLE RIB CONTEST
AUGUST 15, 2026
1401 SMITH ST, WARSAW, IN 46580
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT BYC

ENTRY FEES
St. Louis Style Spare Ribs — $125
Baby Back Ribs — $125
Wings — $50

TIMELINE
See flyer.

PAYOUTS — EACH RIB CATEGORY
See flyer.

PAYOUTS — WINGS
See flyer.

CONTACT
Promoter: Steve Hughes
Phone: 574-268-7384
Email: steve@uppercutprimemeats.com

Representative: Steve Hughes
Rep Phone: 574-268-7384
Rep Address:
3163 East Center Street,
Warsaw, IN 46582

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Uppercut Prime Meats & Grilling Supplies
GAST Over 120 Years Air Conditioning & Heating
CORE Mechanical Services, Inc.
SYM Financial Advisors
WLM Wiebrink Landscape Management, Inc.
DreamOn Studios

SIGN UP
www.ribcookoffassociation.com | TRAILERS WELCOME | NO ELECTRICITY | NO MEAT INSPECTION

🔥 GRILLING FOR THE FUND
To benefit Home Health and Hospice

📅 Date: August 16, 2025
📍 Location: 219 S. Industrial, Tupelo, MS
📞 Promoter: Mike Rhea – 662-304-0253

💲 Entry Fees
Ribs (Baby Backs or Spares) – $125 each

Wings – $50

Kid’s Anything Taco – $25

💵 PAYOUTS – RIBS (Each)
1st Place – $1,000

2nd Place – $500

3rd Place – $400

4th Place – $200

5th Place – $100

6th–10th Place – Trophy

🍗 Wing Ancillary Payouts
1st – $500

2nd – $300

3rd – $200

4th – $100

5th – $50

🌮 Kid's Anything Taco Payouts
1st – $150

2nd – $100

3rd – $75

4th – $50

5th – $25


🗓 Schedule – August 16th
Move In: 6:30 A.M.

Cook’s Meeting: 9:00 A.M.

Judge’s Meeting: 12:00 P.M.

Kid’s Taco Turn-In: 1:00–1:30 P.M.

Wings Turn-In: 2:00–2:30 P.M.

Rib A (Baby Back) Turn-In: 3:00–3:30 P.M.

Rib B (Spare) Turn-In: 4:00–4:30 P.M.

Awards: 5:00 P.M.

🎟 RAFFLE
Win a UDS Smoker!
Built and donated by Donnie Curtis of UDS West TN

🚛 Additional Info
Trailers Welcome

No Electricity / No Water Provided

Main Street Smokin’ on the Rails: KidsQ Burger Showdown in Chaffee, Missouri, hosted at Smokin Brothers, 114 N Main Street, Chaffee, MO

USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER: https://form.jotform.com/261534116778159
DO NOT REGISTER ON THE WEBSITE. THANK YOU!

It’s a kids-only burger cooking competition for ages 5–14, with free KidsQ entry, burger cooking, and prizes for all kid entries. Top payouts are 1st: $250, 2nd: $125, 3rd: $75.

The event is listed for Saturday, August 23, 2026, with KidsQ turn-in from 11:00–11:30 AM. Trailers are welcome, but no electricity is provided. Contact listed: Bob Gonzalez as promoter and Justin West as rep.

The flyer promotes the BBQ & Bluegrass Bash, a Rib Cook Off Association event with a barbecue and bluegrass theme.

The event is scheduled for August 22, 2026, at 101 Bay Beach Rd., Green Bay, WI 54302, and is associated with Paradise North Distillery. It features a cook-off for St. Louis spares and chicken wings, with the tagline: “A perfect mix of whiskey strings & smokey things.”

Entry fees

St. Louis spares: $125 each, wet or dry
Chicken wings: $100

Schedule and payouts

Please check the flyer directly for the full timeline, schedule, payouts, and trophy details.

Important notes

Trailers are welcome
No electricity
No meat inspection
Limited space
Participants are asked to keep their footprint as small as possible

Contacts

Rib Rep: Anita and Tony Moore, (920) 420-4618
Promoter: Tim’s Full Belli Deli, 920-410-1897, fullbelli@gmail.com

Payne County Smoke Show

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Location: Payne County Expo Center
4518 Expo Circle Drive, Stillwater, OK 74075

Event Details:
Oklahoma’s newest BBQ tradition featuring Spare Ribs, Baby Back Ribs, and Wings. Trailers are welcome, but electricity is not available.

Categories and Entry Fees
Spare Ribs — $125
Baby Back Ribs — $125
Wings — $75
Schedule
7:00 AM — Move In
9:00 AM — Cooks Meeting
12:00 PM — Judges Meeting
1:00–1:30 PM — Wings Turn-In
2:00–2:30 PM — Baby Back Ribs Turn-In
3:00–3:30 PM — St. Louis Style Ribs Turn-In
4:30 PM — Awards

See Flyer for payouts.

Overall Grand Champion

Awarded to the team with the highest combined total points.

Come compete, have fun, and bring the heat to the fairgrounds!

Double St. Louis Cut Rib (bring your own ribs) categories plus a BYO Ribeye ancillary competition. Trailers are welcome, and the competitor with the most points wins the state title and trophy.

Schedule highlights:

6:00 AM: Team move-in
9:00 AM: Cooks meeting
11:00 AM: Judges meeting
12:00–12:30 PM: BYO ribeye steak turn-in
1:00–1:30 PM: Rib A turn-in
2:00–2:30 PM: Rib B turn-in
3:30 PM: Awards ceremony

Entry fees:

Rib category: $135 per category
Ribeye ancillary: $35

Payouts per rib category:

1st: $1,000
2nd: $500
3rd: $350
4th: $250
5th: $150
6th: $100

Ribeye payouts:

1st: $250
2nd: $100
3rd: $75

The event is also listed as a Double World Championship Qualifier and a Memphis in May Qualifier, presented by Music City Smokers, with 30+ cooks expected.

Please sign up for Friday and Saturday contest on the Saturday registration page. https://www.ribcookoffassociation.com/events-calendar/2026-wagoner-lions-club-labor-day-burn

🔥 Wagoner Lion’s Club Labor Day Burn 🔥
Join us September 4–5, 2026, at Sequoyah Bay State Park in Wagoner, Oklahoma, for a full weekend of BBQ, competition, community, and family fun!

The event features $16,750 in total payouts, including a double rib contest with Rib A and Rib B both featuring St. Louis Style ribs.

Friday Schedule

Contestants may arrive beginning at 8:00 AM and throughout the day.

3:00 PM – Cooks Meeting
4:00 PM – Kids Q Meeting
4:30 PM – Judges Meeting
5:30 PM – Kids Q Turn-In
6:30 PM – BYO Ribeye Steak Turn-In
7:30 PM – Awards

Friday activities include the Kids Q Best Burger Bite Contest and the BYO Ribeye Steak Ancillary Contest.

Saturday afternoon features Double St. Louis Style rib contests:

Rib A – St. Louis Style: 2:00–2:30 PM
Rib B – St. Louis Style: 3:00–3:30 PM

Awards: 4:30 PM or sooner

Entry fees are $150 per rib category or $250 for both. Each rib category pays through 10th place, with $1,500 awarded to first place in each category.

Saturday Car Show

The Saturday morning Car Show runs from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Registration: 8:00–9:15 AM
Judging: 9:30–11:30 AM
Awards: 11:30 AM

Come enjoy “Ribs on the Grill, Muscle on Wheels!”

People’s Choice Ancillary

The People’s Choice Ancillary Contest will take place Saturday from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM.

Each team will receive one pork butt. Additional pork butts will be available at wholesale pricing through the local butcher, Meats N’ More.

Kids Fishing Derby

The Kids Fishing Derby will be held Saturday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and is sponsored by Sequoyah State Park.

📍 Sequoyah Bay State Park
6237 E. 100th St. N., Wagoner, Oklahoma
📅 September 4–5, 2026

Event Name: Grillstock Rib Burn
Date: Friday, September 12
Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Buck Thomas Park, 1903 NE 12th St, Moore, OK

Total Payout: $2,150
Entry Fees:
One Meat/Ribs: $100

Bring Your Own Ribs - St. Louis Style Ribs

No Meat Inspection

Schedule:
Move In: 7:00 AM, Friday

Cooks Meeting: 5:00 PM

Judges Meeting: 6:00 PM

Turn In: 7:00 PM

Awards: 8:00 PM

Contact Information:
Rep: Dirk Mullins

Phone: 580-334-5928

Website: grillstockok.com

Event Phone: 405-794-3400

Must be 14 years old to cook ribs. Entry Fee: $125 per rib entry.
Types of Ribs: Spare Ribs/St. Louis Style.

Payouts for Ribs A & B:
1st: $1,000
2nd: $500
3rd: $400
4th: $300
5th: $200
6th-10th: Trophies

Timeline:
7:00 AM: Move-in
10:00 AM: Cooks meeting
1:30 PM: Judges meeting
2:00-2:30 PM: Rib A turn-in
3:00-3:30 PM: Rib B turn-in
4:30 PM: Awards

Additional Info:
Trailers welcome
No electricity available

Promoter: John Borland, 408-680-9673, john@budsbluesandbbq.com
Representative: Dirk Mullins, 580-334-5928

Double Rib Burn is scheduled for September 20th, 2025.

Event Location:

Liberty Fireworks
2540 Liberty Blvd, Nicoma Park, OK

Entry Fees:

Ribs: $125 per rib entry
Ancillary Chicken Wings: $50
Schedule:

Move in Time: 7:00 AM
Cook’s Meeting: 9:00 AM
Judge’s Meeting: 12:00 PM
Chicken Wings Turn In: 1:00-1:30 PM
Rib Turn In “A” (Baby Back): 2:00-2:30 PM
Rib Turn In “B” (Spare Rib): 3:00-3:30 PM
Awards on Stage: 4:30 PM

Payouts:

Ribs:

1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $300
4th Place: $200
5th Place: $100
6th-10th Place: $50 each
Chicken Wings:

1st Place: $225
2nd Place: $115
3rd Place: $75
4th Place: $50
5th Place: $35
6th-10th Place: $25 each

Additional Information:

All trailers are welcome; however, no electricity will be provided.
All proceeds will benefit the Friends of Nicoma Park Club.

Promoter contact: Kristi Brewer at Liberty Fireworks, phone number 405-812-7427.
This event is part of the 2025 Nicoma Park Founder’s Day & Car Show.

Coming soon

Hub Harvest Festival – RCOA BBQ Contest

Date: September 26, 2026
Location: The Hub Brick Oven Brewery
Address: 201 S. Christian Ave., Moundridge, KS 67107
Hosted by: Moundridge Lions Club
Event Type: Charity Event

Categories and Entry Fees

Rib A – St. Louis Style Spare Ribs: $150
Chicken Wings: $50
Kids Q: $25

Schedule

Cooks Meeting: 9:00 AM
Judges Meeting: 11:00 AM
Kids Q Turn-In: 12:00–12:30 PM
Wings Turn-In: 1:00–1:30 PM
Rib A Turn-In: 2:00–2:30 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM

Event Details

Trailers are welcome. Electricity will not be provided, and there will be no meat inspection.

Contacts

Promoter: Aaron Bailey
620-386-4883
moundridgelionsclub@gmail.com

RCOA Representative: Dirk Mullins
405-614-2778

Sponsors

The Hub Brick Oven Brewery, CPC+, C+A Kre8’n Chaos, Secure Gates LLC, Ag 360 Insurance, and Moundridge Lumber.

Get ready for the 3rd Annual BBQ at the Fair on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Cooper County Fairgrounds in Boonville, Missouri! Competitors will battle in ribs, wings, Kids Q burgers, and a People’s Choice pork loin contest, with $1,500 in added prize money. The contest is limited to 25 cooks, and the signup deadline is July 18.

Must be 14 years old to cook. Rolling Smoke at the Pawnee County Fair



Date: July 27, 2024



Contest – Double Rib Cook-Off



Location: Pawnee County Fair Grounds

400 E 18th St

Larned KS, 67550

Block of Rooms will be reserved at the Road Way Inn



Promoter Information:

Cory Johnson

785-656-0124

Cory.johnson@highplainsfarmcredit.com





Event Timeline:

Move In – July 26th starting at 10 a.m

(Having an SCA Steak Comp Friday night)

Rep – Dirk Mullins and Jody Harris



Entry Fee - $125 per Rib Contest – St Louis Style

Kids Que - $25 Entry



Cooks Meeting – 8 a.m.

Judges Meeting – 10 a.m. ??? – Whatever you think would work best for you
Kids Que Turn In – 12:00 – 12:15
Category - Pork chop
Rib Turn In A – 1:00 – 1:30
Rib Turn In B – 2:00 – 230
Awards – 330


Rib Payout – A&B

1st – 1000

2nd – 500

3rd – 400

4th – 300

5th – 200

6th—10th – 100



Kids Pay Out:

1st – 50

2nd – 40

3rd – 30

4th – 20

5th-10th – medal



All trailers welcome.

No Electricity or water will be provided.

RV Spots available - $25 a night – Includes Water and Electricity – First come First Serve – Fair is going on at same time, so space is limited –



Friday Night - Jake Gill will be performing in a Concert – plus Beer Garden

Event: Cambridge Rib Fest
Date: August 3, 2025
Location: 206 W Main St, Cambridge, WI

Entry Fees:
Baby Back Ribs: $125

Wings: $25

Kids Q Drumsticks: $25

Payouts:
Ribs:

1st - $600 + Trophy

2nd - $400 + Trophy

3rd - $200 + Trophy

Wings:

1st - $200 + Trophy

Kids Q:

1st - $50 + Trophy

2nd - $25 + Trophy

3rd - $10 + Trophy

Timeline:
Move In: 6:00 AM

Cooks Meeting: 8:00 AM

Judges Meeting: 11:00 AM

Kid's Q: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Ancillary: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Ribs: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Awards: 3:30 PM

Promoter:
Ken Kemler

Phone: 608-423-3730

Email: kenkemler@gmail.com

Rib Reps:
Anita & Tony Moore

Phone: 920-420-4618

The Shed BBQ Rib Rumble
Location: 7501 MS-57, Ocean Springs, MS 39565
Date: August 9, 2025

Entry Fees:

Ribs: $125

Wings: $75

Kids Q - Hot Dogs: Free for ages 5-15 - Email support@ribcookoffassociation.com to sign up the kids

Payouts:

Ribs payout - PER CONTEST:

1st - $1,500

2nd - $500

3rd - $400

4th - $300

5th - $200

6th-10th - $100

Wings:

1st - $500

2nd - $250

3rd - $125

Kids Q - Free Entry:

Ages 5-9

1st - $100

2nd - $50

3rd - $25

Ages 10-15

1st - $100

2nd - $50

3rd - $25

Prizes for all kid entries!

Special Notes:

Double Rib Comp Plus Grand Champion

Enter both Ribs & Wings to qualify for Grand Champion!

Limited to 100 contestants

BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat)

Trailers Welcome (No Electricity)

Full Hookup Campsites available at Cozy Rosy Campground

Contact for Campsites: Cozy Rosy, 228-875-2100

Timeline:

Cooks Meeting: 8:00 AM

Judges Meeting: 10:00 AM

Kids Q Turn In: 11:00 - 11:30 AM

Wing Turn In: 12:00 - 12:30 PM

Baby Back Rib Turn In: 1:00 - 1:30 PM

St. Louis Rib Turn In: 2:00 - 2:30 PM

Awards: 3:30 PM

Contacts:

Promoter: Emily Cooley, 601-381-2100

Rib Reps: Dirk Mullins, 580-334-5928 and Jody Harris, support@ribcookoffassociation.com

The Rib Cookoff Association is bringing the Lucky Star Casino BBQ Tour 2026 to Clinton, Oklahoma, on August 15, 2026, at Lucky Star Casino, located at 10347 N. 2274 Road, Clinton, OK 73669.

This event will feature St. Louis ribs, baby back ribs, a ground buffalo ancillary with 5 pounds provided for People’s Choice, and a free kids grilled cheese contest. Guests can also enjoy a beer garden, and People’s Choice plates for $10. A booth special is also available with ribs and wings for $25 each, or both for $75.

Trailers are welcome. There will be no electricity and no meat inspection.

For full schedule details, entry fees, and payout information, please review the flyer.

For more information, contact Dirk Mullins at 580-334-5928.

Must be 14 years old to cook Ribs or Tacos. MOVE IN:: 6:30 am


RIBS ENTRY FEE - $100
TACOS ENTRY FEE - $50
KIDSQ ENTRY FEE - $25

COOKS MEETING:: 9:00 am
KIDS TURN IN: 2:00 pm (ANYTHING PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA)
TACOS TURN-IN: 3:00 pm

RIB TURN-IN:: 4:00 pm
AWARDS:: 5:00 pm

Ribs payout ribs
1-1000
2-500
3-400
4-200
5-100
6/10-trophy

Taco payout
1-500
2-300
3-200
4-100
5-50

Kids payout
1-150
2-100
3-50
4-25
5-25

PROMOTER NAME:: - Michael Rhea
PHONE:: 662-304-0253
EMAIL:: mike.rhea@att.net

Main Street Smok’in on the Rails is bringing the Train-Town BBQ Showdown to Chaffee, Missouri on August 21–22, 2026. Hosted at Smokin Brothers, 114 N Main Street, Chaffee, MO 63740, this BBQ competition features baby back ribs, St. Louis style ribs, and wings, with competitors eligible for the Overall Grand Championship by entering all categories.

Trailers are welcome, but there will be no electricity available. For more information, contact Promoter Bob Gonzalez at 314-565-1146 or Rep. Justin West at 940-577-9543.

See the flyer for the schedule and payouts.

Event Name: BBCUBED at Brighton Acres
Date: August 23, 2025 (3rd Annual)
Location:

4057 Fisk Ave, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54904

Entry Fee: $125 Each (Both St. Louis "Wet")

Meat Information:

All meat for Rib "A" and Rib "B" provided by the promoter.

Additional racks will be provided for cooking for a charity meal.

Payout on flyer.

Timeline:

Load-in Friday: 12:00 PM

Cooks Meeting: Saturday, 8:00 AM

Judges Meeting: Saturday, 12:00 AM

Rib "A" Turn-In: Saturday, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Rib "B" Turn-In: Saturday, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Awards 4pm

ROCA Representative:
Anita Moore - 920-420-4618

Brighton Acres Promoters:

Kourtney Schussler

Timothy J. Schopp - 920-420-3166

Additional Details:

Trailers Welcome

No Electricity Available

Coming soon

Nora’s Rib Battle

📅 August 30, 2026

Location

📍 Nora’s
1843 US Hwy 12
Deerfield, Wisconsin 53538

Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily

Event Sponsors

Event Sponsor: Nora’s

Event Sponsor: Smokin’ Cannons BBQ
Competition BBQ Team
Deerfield, Wisconsin

Competition Format

Double Rib Competition

St. Louis Style Ribs

Rib A

Rib B

Supper Club Steak

Kids Chicken Legs

Entry Fees

Ribs: $100 each (A & B)

Spares: Both

Steak: $50

Kids: $25

Payouts

Payouts and Schedule - Please see flyer.

Promoter: Tim Reichert
📞 608-977-1764

Rib Reps: Tony & Anita Moore
📞 920-420-4618

Additional Notes

Trailers Welcome

No Electricity

No Meat Inspection

The Rib Bowl
Selmer, Tennessee
Labor Day Weekend — September 5, 2026

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor: FSL Elite Training
Primary Sponsor: Big D’s Q

Location

615 Industrial Park Dr
Selmer, TN 38375

Promoter & Rep

Danny Montgomery
Phone: 731-646-1055
Email: bigdsqtn@gmail.com

Site Notes

Trailers welcome
No electricity provided

Contests / Categories
Rib A — St. Louis Style Spare
Rib B — Baby Back
Wing Ancillary
People’s Choice Tailgate
Entry Fees

Ribs: $125 per entry
Wings: $50
People’s Choice Tailgate: No fee to enter - sign up: https://form.jotform.com/261587941909169

Schedule

Move In: 6:30 AM
Cooks Meeting: 9:00 AM
People’s Choice Judging: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM, at cook site
Judges Meeting: 11:00 AM
Wings Turn-In: 12:00 – 12:30 PM
Rib A Turn-In: 1:30 – 2:00 PM
Rib B Turn-In: 2:30 – 3:00 PM
Awards: 4:30 PM

Rib Payouts

1st: $1,000
2nd: $300
3rd: $200
4th: $150
5th: $100
6th: $50
7th: $50
8th: $50
9th: $50
10th: $50

Wing Payouts

1st: $250
2nd: $150
3rd: $100

People’s Choice Tailgate
Any tailgate-style food
Teams must provide 200 sample servings
Serve in 2 oz promoter-provided cups or cook’s choice
Contact promoter for details
Additional Awards

Grand Champion: Rib A and Rib B payout is $500
Best Tailgate Theme Award

Smokin’ for Special Olympics
📍 209 W Howard St., Tipton, MO 65081
📅 September 6, 2025

🕕 Event Schedule
6:00 AM – Set Up

8:00 AM – Cooks Meeting

10:00 AM – Judges Meeting

11:00–11:30 AM – Kid’s Q Grilled Cheese Turn In

12:00–12:30 PM – Wings Turn In

1:00–1:30 PM – Rib Turn In

2:30 PM – Awards

💵 Entry Fees
Ribs (St. Louis Style Spares): $125

Wings: $50

Kid’s Q – Grilled Cheese: Free Entry- Please email the support@ribcookoffassociation.com to add your kids.

🏆 Payouts
Ribs
1st – $800 + Trophy

2nd – $500 + Trophy

3rd – $375 + Trophy

4th – $250 + Trophy

5th – $125 + Trophy

6th–10th – $50

Wings
1st – $300 + Trophy

2nd – $200 + Trophy

3rd – $100 + Trophy

Kid’s Q
1st – $100 + Trophy

2nd – $50 + Trophy

3rd – $25 + Trophy

👨‍💼 Promoter
Jason Twenter
📞 660-621-3082
📧 twenterj@tipton.k12.mo.us

🐖 Rib Rep
Bradley Vollmer
📞 573-690-0978

🔌 Notes
Trailers Welcome

No Electricity Provided

🧑‍💼 Sponsors & Partners
Co-Mo Connect

FFA

Koechner Manufacturing

American Family Insurance

Blue Rhino

Treb’s 4Ever Rib Cookoff
Date: September 12, 2026
Location: Joe Wheeler Park, 3101 FM 51 South, Decatur, Texas

This event is a $20,000 total payout rib cookoff featuring two categories:

Categories
Dry Ribs - St. Louis Style Ribs
Sauced Ribs - St. Louis Style Ribs

Entry Fee
$200 per turn-in
Or $350 for both

Payouts and Schedules please see the flyer.

Locals welcome
Promoter: Justin West
Phone: 940-577-9543
RCOA Rep: Dirk Mullins

2nd Annual Lyndon Station VFW Hero Support Rib Cookoff

Date
September 19, 2026

Location
Travis Fitzgerald Park
Lyndon Station, WI 53944

Fees

Ribs: $125 per rib entry, St. Louis Style

Rib A: Wet

Rib B: Dry

Chicken Wings Ancillary: $50

Contest Format
Double Rib Contest

Pay Outs

Ribs A & B

1st: $750 + Trophy

2nd: $400 + Medal

3rd: $300 + Medal

4th: $200 + Medal

5th: $100 + Medal

6th–10th: $25 + Medal

Based on 25 teams

Ancillary

1st: $200

2nd: $100

3rd: $50

Move In
September 18th starting at 4:00 PM

Saturday September 19th Timeline

Cooks Meeting at 8:00 AM

Judge’s Meeting at 11:00 AM

Wing Turn In: 12:30 PM–1:00 PM

Rib Turn In A Wet: 1:30 PM–2:00 PM

Rib Turn In B Dry: 2:30 PM–3:00 PM

Awards: 3:30 PM

Site Notes

All trailers welcomed

Meat inspection

No electricity or water

RCOA Rep
Anita Moore
920-420-4618

Promoters
Tim Schopp / Kurt Moore
608-387-2648
kurtmoore107@gmail.com

Must be 14 years old.

Entry Fees:
Ribs: $125 per rib entry (Spares only).
Bloody Mary Ancillary: $50.

Contest Type: Double Rib Contest.

Prize Payouts:

Ribs A & B:
1st Place: $750
2nd Place: $400
3rd Place: $300
4th Place: $200
5th Place: $100
6th-10th Place: $25 each (based on 25 teams).

Ancillary - Bloody Mary:
1st Place: $400
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $150
4th Place: $100
5th Place: $25.

Move-In: Starts September 19th at 4:00 PM.

September 20th Events:
Cooks Meeting: 8:00 AM.
Judge’s Meeting: 10:00 AM.
Bloody Mary Turn-In: 12:00 PM–12:15 PM.
Rib Turn-In A: 1:00 PM–1:30 PM.
Rib Turn-In B: 2:00 PM–2:30 PM.
Awards Ceremony: 3:30 PM.

Additional Notes:
No Electricity or Water Will Be Provided.
All Trailers Welcome.

Contact Information:
Reps: Anita Moore (920-420-4618).
Promoters: Tim Schopp / Kurt Moore (608-387-2648, kurtmoore107@gmail.com).

The 5th Annual Give Domestic Violence the Boot Rib Cookoff will be held September 26, 2026, at Front Beach / N. Park Ave in Port O’Connor, TX, benefiting The Harbor Children’s Alliance & Victim Center.

This Rib Cookoff Association event will include rib and ancillary cookoff categories, a 30-team limit, dinner tickets, a dinner and dance with live music, and a mini boat expo powered by Wetland Marine and Jireh Boats. Entry options include St. Louis Rib, Vodka, Chef’s Choice, Grilled Cheese, and Kids Q Pork Chop, with an all-in entry option available.

Trailers are welcome in 10x20 spaces only, and there is no overnight camping.

For the full schedule, prize payouts, signup details, and rules, please refer to the flyer. For questions, contact promoter and pitmaster Kathy Pullin with Pullin Premium BBQ at 210-363-1264.