CALENDAR
EVENTS
Noble County Smoke Eaters Rib Cook Association Contest
04/27/2024
Noble County Fairgrounds, 1 Ivanhoe Street, Perry, OK 73077
Rib Entry Fee - $100. Wings Fee - $25. KIDS Q - FREE and PORK CHOP provided. Age Limit 14 years old. Single Contest. Move in at 7am and Cooks meeting at 9am. Promoter: Cody Sullins (580) 336-1864 RIBS: Trophy plus
1st place: $1000
2nd place: $500
3rd place: $400
4th place: $200
5th place: $150
6th through 10th: $100 of
O' So Good BBQ Festival Rib Cookoff
05/02/2025
Cleveland, Alabama
O' So Good BBQ Festival Rib Cookoff" held at the Blount County Multi-Purpose Center, located at 6700 County Highway 1, Cleveland, Alabama 35049.
St. Louis style ribs with an entry fee of $125.
1st place: $1,000
2nd place: $500
3rd place: $400
4th place: $300
5th place: $200
6th to 10th place: $100 each
Move-in at 7:00 AM
Cooks meeting at 2:00 PM
Judges' meeting at 6:00 PM
Rib turn-in from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Awards at 8:00 PM
Swine in the Vines Rib Cook Off and Wing Contest
05/03/2025
11000 South Woodland St., Olathe, KS 66061
Swine in the Vines Rib Cook Off and Wing Contest organized by the Rib Cookoff Association, set to take place on May 3, 2025, at 11000 South Woodland St., Olathe, KS 66061. Here are the key details:
Payouts for Ribs:
1st Place: $1000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $300
4th Place: $200
5th Place: $150
6th-10th Places: $100 each
Payouts for Wings:
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $200
4th Place: $150
5th Place: $100
Entry Fees:
St. Louis Style Rib: $125
Wings: $75
Schedule:
7:00 AM: Move In
9:00 AM: Cooks Meeting & Meat Pickup
1:00 PM: Judges Meeting
2-2:30 PM: Wing Turn In
3-3:30 PM: Rib Turn In
4:30 PM: Awards
Special Note:
Pork ribs will be provided by Hat Creek Butchery for St. Louis style entries.
Promoter:
Taylor Jezik
Email: eventplanning.taylorjezik@gmail.com
Rep:
Dirk Mullins
Contact phone: 580-334-5928
Additional Information:
Trailers welcome
No electricity available
Sponsors
Taylor Jezik Events
Hat Creek Butchery
Rib Cookoff Association
Smoke on the Trails BBQ
2026 Longhorn Showdown Cookoff
05/23/2026
304 Dr Lee Simmons Street, Jones, OK 73049
Longhorn Showdown Cookoff
Date: May 23, 2026
Location: 304 Dr Lee Simmons Street, Jones, OK 73049
Beneficiary: Proceeds to benefit Jones High School
Entry Fees
Ribs each: $125
Ribeye Steak: $50 — Bring your own
Blue & Gold Sausage: $25 — Sausage provided
Kids Q: $25 — Ribeye Steak, bring your own
Qualification Note
Enter both ribs, steak and B&G to qualify for GC Longhorn Trophy and cash prize
Timeline
7:00 AM — Move in
9:00 — Cooks meeting
11:00 — Judges meeting
12:00–12:30 — Ancillary steak
1:00–1:30 — B&G sausage
2:00–2:30 — Kids Q steak
3:00–3:30 — Rib A St. Louis turn in
4:00–4:30 — Rib B Baby Back turn in
5:00 — Awards
Payouts — Ribs Each Category
1st: $1000 + Trophy
2nd: $500 + Trophy
3rd: $300 + Trophy
4th: $200 + Trophy
5th: $100 + Trophy
6th–10th: $50
Payouts — Ancillary Ribeye Steak
1st: $300 + Trophy
2nd: $200 + Trophy
3rd: $100 + Trophy
Payouts — Ancillary B&G Sausage Provided
1st: $150 + Trophy
2nd: $100 + Trophy
3rd: $50 + Trophy
Payouts — Kid’s Q Ribeye
1st: $100 + Trophy
2nd: $80 + Trophy
3rd: $60 + Trophy
4th: $40 + Trophy
5th: $20 + Trophy
6th–10th: $10
Promoter
Kristina Higgins
405-747-5925
KUTLEY48@HOTMAIL.COM
RCOA Rep
Jody Harris
405-614-2778
Additional Notes
Trailers welcome
No electricity
No meat inspection
Sponsors shown
Royal Oak
Central Rural Electric Cooperative
Champion BBQ Supply
Blue & Gold Sausage Co.
Jones Kiwanis International
BancFirst
2026 Ardmore Elks Lodge Red River Rib Round-Up
05/29/2026
2526 S. Commerce Street, Ardmore, OK 73401
Event: Ardmore Elks Lodge Red River Rib Round-Up
Address: 2526 S. Commerce Street, Ardmore, OK 73401
Date: May 29, 2026
Benefiting: Ardmore Elks Lodge #1906
Entry Fees
St. Louis Style Ribs: $125
Kids Q Pork Chop: $20
Meat provided for kids
Timeline
Move-In: 9:00 am
Cooks Meeting: 4:00 pm
Judges Meeting: 6:00 pm
Kids Q Turn In: 7:00–7:30 pm
Rib Turn In: 8:00–8:30 pm
Awards: 9:00 pm
Payouts — Ribs
1st: $1000
2nd: $600
3rd: $400
4th: $300
5th: $200
6th: $175
7th: $150
8th: $100
9th: $100
10th: $100
Payouts — Kids Q
Pork chop provided
100% entry fees payout
Promoter
Wes Adcock
580-504-5624
Muddywater2010@gmail.com
RCOA Rep
Dirk Mullins
580-334-5928
Additional Notes
Trailers welcomed
No electricity
No meat inspection
2026 Rhythm and Ribs
06/06/2026
1440 N. County Line Ave., Blanchard, OK 73010
Rhythm and Ribs
Benefiting: Blanchard School Band Program
Date: June 6, 2026
Location: 1440 N. County Line Ave., Blanchard, OK 73010
Hosted by: RB³ — Ribs, Brisket, Butts & Birds
Sanctioning body: Rib Cookoff Association
Entry Fees
St. Louis Style Ribs: $150
Ancillary Steak: $50
Kids Q: Anything between 2 slices — paid by RB³
Payouts and schedule - please see the flyer.
Additional Details
Trailers welcome.
No electricity.
No meat inspection.
Sign up and rules: www.ribcookoffassociation.com
Contact
Promoter: Luke Short
405-613-3187
RB3BBQ@gmail.com
RCOA Rep: Luke Short
405-613-3187
Kickapoo Shawnee Casino Rib Cookoff Contest 2025
06/14/2025
38900 West MacArthur St., Shawnee, OK 74804
Kickapoo Casino Shawnee Rib Cookoff Contest
Saturday, June 14
Location:
Kickapoo Casino Shawnee
38900 West MacArthur St
Shawnee, OK 74804
Promoter & Rep: Dirk Mullins (580) 334-5928
Entry Fee:
$100 for Ribs A / $100 for Ribs B
St. Louis Style Ribs
A & B Payouts:
1st: $1,500
2nd: $800
3rd: $600
4th: $400
5th: $200
6th – 10th: $100
Timeline:
7AM: Move-in
10AM: Cooks Meeting
1PM: Judges Meeting
1:30PM – 2PM: Ribs A Turn In
2:30PM – 3PM: Ribs B Turn In
3:30PM: Awards
Teams:
Five drawings for $200 in cash! Submit a rack of cooked ribs for one entry or two racks to get two entries for the drawings. These ribs need to be delivered to the registration table at approximately 3PM.
General Public:
Rib Plate $7 (two ribs per plate, while supplies last).
Trailers Welcome:
Limited electricity available.
2026 Smokin for Paws
06/20/2026
Brussels Town Park, Brussels, Wisconsin
🔥 Smokin’ for Paws 🔥
A Service Dog Fundraiser
Sanctioned by the Rib Cookoff Association
📅 Date: June 20, 2026
📍 Location: Brussels Town Park, Brussels, Wisconsin
🐾 Event Overview
Smokin’ for Paws is a competitive rib cook-off benefiting service dogs, bringing together pitmasters, live entertainment, and community fun for a great cause.
Entry Fee: $125 per team
Event Features Include:
Live music
Games
Raffle baskets
Silent auction
⏰ Event Schedule
6:00 AM – Team Set-Up
8:00 AM – Cooks’ Meeting
11:00 AM – Judges’ Meeting
1:00–1:30 PM – “A” St. Louis Ribs Turn-In
2:00–2:30 PM – “B” Baby Back Ribs Turn-In
2:45 PM – People’s Choice Awards
3:30 PM – Awards & Scores Announced
🏆 Progressive Payout Structure
20 Teams
1st Place – $700
2nd Place – $400
3rd Place – $300
4th Place – $200
5th Place – $100
6th Place – $50
7th Place – $50
25 Teams
1st Place – $800
2nd Place – $500
3rd Place – $300
4th Place – $200
5th Place – $100
(Awards paid through 10th place depending on final team count.)
🧑🍳 Event Team
Rib Rep: Anita Moore
Promoters:
Cody Krepline – 📞 920-255-0128
Tim Schopp – 📞 920-410-1897
🔥 Partners & Sponsors
Hosted in partnership with Sloppy Hog BBQ LLC
Sanctioned by the Rib Cookoff Association
Smokin' For The Paws- A Service Dog Fundraiser
06/21/2025
9710 School Road Brussells, WI 54204-9502
🍖 Contest Format:
Double Rib – St. Louis Style
(All meat provided)
Extra ribs allowed for St. Louis only.
💵 Entry Fees:
$125 Each Rib Entry
Progressive Payout (See Flyer)
Timeline
Cooks Meeting: 8:00 AM
Judge’s Meeting: 11:00 AM
Rib A Turn-In: 1:00 – 1:30 PM
Rib B Turn-In: 2:00 – 2:30 PM
Awards Ceremony: 3:00 PM
Additional Information:
🐷Rep: Anita Moore 920-420-4618
👥Promoters: Tim Schoop 920-410-1897, Joe Parajecki, Cody Krepline
Trailers Welcome
No electricity provided
2026 Limpbrizkit 4th of July Bash
06/27/2026
Ryan, Oklahoma
Coming soon!
Arnett Masonic Lodge Rib Cookoff
07/04/2025
Town Square, Arnett, Oklahoma 73832
Arnett Masonic Lodge Rib Cookoff organized by the Rib Cookoff Association. It will take place on July 4, 2025, at the Town Square, Arnett, Oklahoma 73832. Breakfast 7-10am at the Masonic Lodge - Donations Accepted.
Here are the details:
Payouts for Both Ribs:
1st Place: $1000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $400
4th Place: $200
5th Place: $150
6th-10th Places: $100 each
Entry Fees:
St. Louis Style Rib: $125 each
Wings: $25
Schedule:
7:00 AM: Move In
9:00 AM: Cooks Meeting
12:00 PM: Judges Meeting
1:00-1:30 PM: Wing Turn In
2:00-2:30 PM: Rib A Turn In - Baby Backs
3:00-3:30 PM: Rib B Turn IN - Spares
4:00 PM: Awards
Promoter:
Arnett Masonic Lodge
Scott Vincent/Sage Vincent
Contact emails: scottvyspld.net, vincentsage82@gmail.com
Contact phone numbers: 405-420-6801, 806-676-8783
Rep:
Dirk Mullins
Contact phone: 580-334-5928
Additional Information:
Trailers welcome
No electricity available
Website for rules and sign up: ribcookoffassociation.com
2026 The Porkalope Pitmaster Classic
07/11/2026
115 Locust St, Hickman, Nebraska 68372
📅 Date: July 11, 2026
📍 Location: 115 Locust St, Hickman, Nebraska 68372
Sanctioning Body: Rib Cookoff Association
Sign-up & Rules: RibCookOffAssociation.com
🔥 General Info
Trailers Welcome
No Meat Inspection
No Electricity Provided
Rib Rep: Dirk Mullins – (580) 330-5928
Promoter: Kirk Malzer – (402) 440-1496
📧 info@fatboyglobal.com
🥩 Contest Categories & Entry Fees
Double St. Louis Rib
Entry Fee: $125
Payouts:
1st: $1,000 🏆
2nd: $500
3rd: $300
4th: $250
5th: $150
6th–10th: $50 each
Trophies included
Wings
Entry Fee: $50
Payouts:
1st: $200 🏆
2nd: $100
3rd: $75
4th: $50
5th: $35
Trophies included
Kids Que (Ages 6–15)
Entry Fee: FREE
Category: S’Mores
Payouts:
1st: $125 🏆
2nd: $75
3rd: $50
Trophies included
⏰ Event Timeline
Move-In: 7:00 AM
Cooks Meeting: 8:30 AM
Judges Meeting: 10:00 AM
Turn-In Times
Kids Que: 12:00 – 12:30 PM
Wings: 1:00 – 1:30 PM
Rib #1: 2:00 – 2:30 PM
Rib #2: 3:00 – 3:30 PM
🏆 Awards Ceremony: 4:30 PM
2026 Smoke on the Water Boat Races & BBQ
07/25/2026
801 BABCOCK DRIVE
(UNDER THE WATER TOWER)
EL RENO, OK
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 - Saturday - 2025
07/26/2025
400 E 18th St., Larned, KS 67550
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
08/01/2025
14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie, WA 98606
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
2026 The Shed Rib Cookoff Contest
08/08/2026
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Details coming soon!
8th Annual SAL Rib Cookoff
08/16/2025
14414 Ford Drive, New Lenox, Illinois, 60451
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
2026 Friday Second Annual Warriors for Freedom BBQ Battle
05/01/2026
1201 N. Mustang Rd.
Mustang, OK 73064
Second Annual Warriors for Freedom BBQ Battle
Presented by
Mustang Parks and Recreation
Beneficiary
All proceeds benefit Warriors for Freedom
Dates
May 1st and 2nd, 2026
Location
1201 N. Mustang Rd.
Mustang, OK 73064
Website / signup / rules
www.ribcookoffassociation.com
Category format
Both days:
Rib A: St. Louis Spare
Rib B: Baby Back
Entry fees (each)
Ribs: $125
Steak: $75
Wings: $75
Kids: Free (Dessert)
Payouts
A & B Ribs each
1st: $1,000 + Trophy
2nd: $500 + Trophy
3rd: $250 + Trophy
4th: $100 + Trophy
5th: $50 + Trophy
6th–10th: $50
Wings
1st: $500
2nd: $250
3rd: $100
4th: $50
5th: $25
Steak
1st: $500
2nd: $250
3rd: $100
Kids Q Dessert
1st: $100
2nd: $80
3rd: $60
4th: $40
5th: $20
Promoter
Mustang Parks
RCOA Rep
David Russell
405-376-4521 ext. 1219
Additional notes
Trailers welcomed
No electricity
No meat inspection
Timeline
Friday
10:00 AM: Move In
2:00 PM: Cooks Meeting
4:30 PM: Judges Meeting
5:00–5:30 PM: Rib A (Spares) Turn-In
6:00–6:30 PM: Rib B (Baby Back) Turn-In
7:00–7:30 PM: Wing Turn-In
Saturday
3:30 PM: Judges Meeting
4:00–4:30 PM: Rib A (Spares) Turn-In
5:00–5:30 PM: Rib B (Baby Back) Turn-In
6:00–6:30 Steak
7:00–7:30 Kids Dessert
8:00 PM: Awards
2026 Byhalia BBQ Battle
05/02/2026
120 Lowry Dr., Byhalia, MS 38611
🔥 Byhalia BBQ Battle
📅 Date: May 2, 2026
📍 Location:
120 Lowry Dr
Byhalia, MS 38611
🏆 Contest Format
Double Rib Contest
Baby Back Ribs
St. Louis Style Ribs
Kids Q
Ancillary: Anything Tortilla
Kids Q Entry: FREE
❤️ Benefiting
Faith & Fires Ministry
📖 Ephesians 6:10
📱 Instagram: @faithfiresministry
💰 Entry Fees
Ribs: $100 each
Categories:
Baby Back
St. Louis Spares
Kids Q: Free
Anything Tortilla: Included / Ancillary
💵 Payouts
Ribs (Each Category)
🥇 1st – $800 + Medal
🥈 2nd – $500 + Medal
🥉 3rd – $300 + Medal
4th–10th – Medal
Kids Q
🥇 1st – $150
🥈 2nd – $100
🥉 3rd – $50
⏰ Event Timeline
Move-In: 6:30 AM
Cooks Meeting: 9:00 AM
Judges Meeting: 1:00 PM
Kids Q Turn-In: 2:00 – 2:30 PM
Baby Back Ribs Turn-In: 3:00 – 3:30 PM
St. Louis Ribs Turn-In: 4:00 – 4:30 PM
Awards: 5:30 PM
👥 Event Contacts
Promoter
Mark Lambert
📞 901-831-1451
📧 mark@ssomd.com
Rib Cookoff Association Rep
Dirk Mullins
📞 580-334-5928
📧 support@ribcookoffassociation.com
🚚 Additional Info
Trailers: Welcome
Electricity: ❌ Not Provided
The Great Smoke Show
05/03/2025
110 Commerce St., Aberdeen, Mississippi
The Great Smoke Show is an event to benefit the Elkin Theatre, located at 110 Commerce St., Aberdeen, MS.
Double Rib Contest - St. Louis style rib contest and baby back ribs contest plus a wings contest.
Location: 110 Commerce St., Aberdeen MS
Entry Fees and Payouts:
Ribs: $125 entry fee
Payouts: 1st place $1000, 2nd $500, 3rd $400, 4th $200, 5th $150, 6th-10th $100 each
Wings: $75 entry fee
Payouts: 1st place $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $125
Timeline:
6:30 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: St. Louis ribs turn-in
3:00-3:30 PM: Baby back ribs turn-in
4:30 PM: Awards
Additional Information:
Promoter & Rep: Michael Rhea, contact via email at mike.rhea@att.net or phone at 662-304-0253
Trailers are welcome, but there is no electricity provided.
Longhorn Showdown Cookoff
05/24/2025
304 Dr. Lee Simmons Street, Jones, OK 73049
Longhorn Showdown Cookoff event scheduled for May 24, 2025, located at 304 Dr Lee Simmons Street, Jones, Oklahoma, 73049. The proceeds from this event will benefit Jones High School. Here are the key details from the flyer:
Entry Fees:
Ribs: $125 each category
Blue & Gold Sausage: $25 (sausage provided)
Kids Q: $25
Ribeye Steak: Bring your own
Timeline:
7:00 AM: Move in
9:00 AM: Cooks meeting
12:00 PM: Judges meeting
1:00-1:30 PM: Ancillary B&G turn in
2:00-2:30 PM: Kids Q steak turn in
3:00-3:30 PM: Rib A St. Louis turn in
4:00-4:30 PM: Rib B Baby Back turn in
5:00 PM: Awards
Payouts:
Ribs Category:
1st: $1000 + Trophy
2nd: $500 + Trophy
3rd: $300 + Trophy
4th: $200 + Trophy
5th: $100 + Trophy
6th-10th: $50 + Trophy
Ancillary (B&G Sausage Provided):
1st: $150 + Trophy
2nd: $100 + Trophy
3rd: $50 + Trophy
Kids Q Ribeye:
1st: $75 + Trophy
2nd: $50 + Trophy
3rd: $25 + Trophy
4th: $15 + Trophy
5th: $10 + Trophy
Special Notes:
Participants must enter both ribs and Blue & Gold to qualify for the GC Longhorn Trophy and cash prize.
Trailers are welcome, but no electricity will be provided.
Contact Info:
Promoter: Kristina Higgins (405-747-5925; kutley48@hotmail.com)
Rep: Jody Harris (405-614-2778)
Que for the Red, White & Blue
05/30/2026
English Landing Park – Parkville, MO
Que for the Red, White & Blue
📍 English Landing Park – Parkville, MO
📅 May 30th, 2026
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JUDGE THIS EVENT? CLICK HERE: https://form.jotform.com/260666435336158
✅ Categories
Double Rib - St. Louis for BOTH
Chicken Wing Ancillary
💲 Entry Fees
$125 per Rib (Baby Back & St. Louis each)
$50 for Chicken Wing
🏆 Payouts
Ribs A & B (each category):
1st – $1,000
2nd – $500
3rd – $400
4th – $300
5th – $200
6th–10th – $100 each
Chicken Wings:
1st – $200
2nd – $100
3rd – $60
4th – $40
5th–10th – $20 each
Overall:
1st – $1,000
2nd – $500
3rd – $400
4th – $300
5th – $200
6th–10th – $100 each
📋 Schedule of Events
6:30 AM – Move In
8:00 AM – Cooks Meeting
11:00 AM – Judges Meeting
12:00–12:30 PM – Chicken Wing Turn-In
1:00–1:30 PM – Baby Back Turn-In
2:00–2:30 PM – St. Louis Turn-In
4:00 PM – Awards
⚡ No electricity provided
🚫 Limited Trailers allow - Contact Kevin Heese
🎯 Cause
Proceeds will benefit the Veterans Relief Fund
📞 Contacts
Promoter: Kevin Heese
📧 kevin.heese@gmail.com
| 📱 816-800-1455
Rep: Bradley Vollmer
📧 bradley.vollmer@gmail.com
| 📱 573-690-0978
2026 Route 66 Challenge
06/13/2026
Ackley Park - Address: Hwy 66 (west 3rd St) & Pioneer Rd, Elk City, OK 73644
Route 66 Challenge
Date: June 13, 2026
Location: Ackley Park
Address: Hwy 66 (west 3rd St) & Pioneer Rd, Elk City, OK 73644
Hosted with: Visit Elk City, Elk City Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Rib Cookoff Association
Entry Fees
Ribs: $125 each
Ancillaries: $50 each
Ancillary categories: Bring your own Ribeye Steak and Wings
Kids Q: Free
Kids Q meat: Chicken Thighs
Payouts - See flyer
Additional Details
Kids Q prizes will be available.
Trailers are welcome.
No electricity.
No meat inspection.
Contact
Promoter: Susie Cupp
580-243-7692
Scupp@elkcitychamber.com
RCOA Rep: Dirk Mullins
580-334-5928
J&C BBQ Ribs & Rides Block Party
06/14/2025
525 S. Main Street, Lebanon OR 97355
Entry Fees:
$125 – St. Louis Style Ribs
$75 – Wings
Payouts:
St. Louis Style Ribs:
1st Place: $700 + Trophy
2nd Place: $400 + Trophy
3rd Place: $300 + Trophy
4th Place: $200
5th–10th Place: $100 each
Ancillary Category – Wings:
1st Place: $300 + Trophy
2nd Place: $200 + Trophy
3rd Place: $100 + Trophy
Timeline:
Move In: 7:00 AM
Cooks Meeting: 9:00 AM
Judges Meeting: 12:00 PM
Wing Turn In: 1:00 PM
Rib Turn In A: 2:00 PM
Awards Ceremony: 3:30 PM
Notes:
All trailers are welcome
No electricity or water will be provided
Contacts:
Rep: Dirk Mullins – (558) 334-5928
Promoter: Christina Poteet – (541) 570-1092
Email: jcwoodfirebbq@gmail.com
2026 Hawks Bluff Farm & Campground
06/20/2026
10346 Murphy Road, Blackwell, Missouri 63626
Hawks Bluff Farm & Campground
1st Annual Rib Cookoff
📅 June 20, 2026
📍 10346 Murphy Road, Blackwell, Missouri 63626
🔥 Categories
Ribs (Baby Back & St. Louis Style)
Wings
BBQ Sauce
💵 Entry Fees
Ribs: $125 (includes Baby Back & St. Louis)
Wings: $50
BBQ Sauce: $15
🏆 Payouts
Ribs A & B
1st: $1,000
2nd: $400
3rd: $300
5th–10th: $100 each
Wings
1st: $250
2nd: $150
3rd: $100
BBQ Sauce
1st: $100
2nd: $50
3rd: $25
⏰ Schedule
Move-In (Optional): June 19 – 8:00 AM
Move-In (Contest Day): June 20 – 7:00 AM
Cooks Meeting: 8:00 AM
Judges Meeting: 11:00 AM
Sauce Turn-In: 12:00–12:30 PM
Wings Turn-In: 1:00–1:30 PM
Ribs A Turn-In: 2:00–2:30 PM
Ribs B Turn-In: 3:00–3:30 PM
Awards: 4:30 PM
🚐 Site Info
Trailers welcome
RV sites available
Limited electric
No meat inspection
🎶 Extras
Live music & local vendors
Family-friendly fun
Campfire at sunset
📞 Contacts
Event Contact: Elizabeth Sayre – 573-366-3766
RCOA Rib Rep: Dirk Mullins – 580-334-5928
❤️ Giving Back
A portion of proceeds benefits Veterans
The Ohio Classic Rib Cook Off
06/21/2025
116 N. Main Street, Englewood, Ohio, 45322
The Ohio Classic Rib Cook Off will be held at 116 N. Main Street, Englewood, Ohio, 45322.
The event features competitions in two categories: ribs and wings, with entry fees of $150 for ribs and $50 for wings.
Payouts for the Spare Ribs category are: 1st: $1000 + Trophy 2nd: $500 + Trophy 3rd: $250 + Trophy 4th: $150 + Certificate 5th: $125 + Certificate 6th-10th: Certificate
Payouts for the Wings category are: 1st: $200 + Trophy 2nd: $100 + Trophy 3rd: $50 + Trophy
The timeline for the event is as follows:
6:00 AM: Move In
8:00 AM: Cooks Meeting
11:00 AM: Judges Meeting
12:00-12:15 PM: Ancillary Turn In
2:00-2:30 PM: Rib Turn In
3:30 PM: Awards
The promoter listed is Sean H Stephens (seanhstephens52@gmail.com) and phone number (614-984-9705).
Dirk Mullins is the Rib Rep, with his phone number (580-334-5928).
Additional details include:
Trailers are welcome, but there is no electricity available.
Limpbrizkit 4th of July Bash 2025
06/28/2025
811 Lee Street, Ryan, Oklahoma
Limpbrizkit 4th of July Bash taking place on June 28th, 2025, at 811 Lee St., Ryan, OK.
Date and Time: Move in is scheduled for June 27th at 5:00 PM. The event itself is on June 28th, 2024, starting with a Cook's Meeting at 9:00 AM.
Entry Fees:
Ribs A & B: $125 Each
Wings: $50
Kid’s Hotdog: Free (everything supplied for Kids Q)
We will pay top 5 in kids Q.
1st Place $100
2nd Place $75
3rd Place $25
4th Place $25
5th Place $25
Update:
Top 3 kiddos will also receive a charcoal grill donated by HAT CREEK Q!
Meetings and Turn-In Schedule:
Cook's Meeting: 9:00 AM
Judge’s Meeting: 11:00 AM
Kid’s Hotdog: 12:00 PM
Wings: 2:00 PM
Baby Backs: 3:00 PM
Spares: 4:00 PM
Awards: 5:00 PM
Additional Events:
6:00 PM: Free dinner for cooks and family
7:30 PM: Live music
9:00 PM: Fireworks
Payout: The event promises a 100% payout after expenses.
Promoter: James Dodson, contact number 682-404-2284.
Rep: Dirk Mullins, 580-334-5928
Must be 14 years old to cook ribs.
2026 Lucky Star Casino BBQ Tour
07/04/2026
1407 S. Clarence Nash Blvd, Watonga, OK 73772
The Rib Cookoff Association is bringing the Lucky Star Casino BBQ Tour 2026 to Watonga, Oklahoma, on July 4, 2026, at Lucky Star Casino, located at 1407 S. Clarence Nash Blvd, Watonga, OK 73772.
This event will feature St. Louis ribs, baby back ribs, a ground buffalo ancillary with 5 pounds provided, and a free kids grilled cheese contest. Guests can also enjoy live music, a beer garden, and People’s Choice plates for $10. There is also a booth entry special where ribs and wings are both $25, 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.
Ribs & Rides
07/13/2025
777 Hollywood Casino Blvd, Kansas City, KS
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Ribs & Rides
Hollywood Casino – Kansas Speedway
Location: 777 Hollywood Casino Blvd, Kansas City, KS
Entry Fee: $125 – Non-refundable
Payouts:
1st – $1,000
2nd – $400
3rd – $300
4th – $200
5th – $100
Schedule:
7:00 AM – Move In
8:30 AM – Cooks Meeting
2:00–2:30 PM – Turn In
3:00 PM – Awards
RCOA Representative:
Dirk Mullins – 580-334-5928
Important Notes:
No Meat Inspection
No Trailers – Canopies Only
No one under 21 allowed at event
Power not provided
No points will be awarded
This is an invite-only event
2026 Boonville Rib Cookoff Contest
07/25/2026
Boonville, Missouri
Details coming soon
Rolling Smoke at the Pawnee County Fair
07/27/2024
400 E. 18th Street, Larned, KS 67550
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
Cambridge Rib Fest
08/03/2025
206 W Main St, Cambridge, WI
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
08/09/2025
7501 MS-57, Ocean Springs, MS 39565
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
Grilling for the Fund 2025
08/16/2025
219 S. Industrial, Tupelo, MS
🔥 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
First Annual Warriors for Freedom BBQ Battle
05/02/2025
1201 N. Mustang Rd., Mustang, OK 73064
First Annual Warriors for Freedom BBQ Battle:
Event Date: May 2nd, 2025
Location: 1201 N. Mustang Rd., Mustang, OK 73064
Host: Mustang Parks and Recreation
Beneficiary: All proceeds will benefit Warriors for Freedom
Timeline:
12:00 PM: Move In
2:00 PM: Cooks Meeting
4:00 PM: Judges Meeting
5:00 – 5:30 PM: Rib A (Baby Back) Turn-In
6:00 – 6:30 PM: Rib B (St. Louis) Turn-In
7:15 PM: Awards
Entry Fees: $100
Payouts:
🏆 Rib A: Baby Backs
🏆 Rib B: St. Louis Style
For each category, the following payouts apply:
🥇 1st Place: $1,000 + Trophy
🥈 2nd Place: $500 + Trophy
🥉 3rd Place: $250 + Trophy
🏅 4th Place: $100 + Trophy
🏅 5th–10th Place: $50 + Trophy
Contest Types: Double Rib Contest (Rib A: Baby Backs, Rib B: St. Louis Style)
Promoter: Mustang Parks & Recreation
Representative: David Russell (Contact: 405-376-4521 ext. 1219)
Additional Notes: Trailers welcome, limited electricity available
Website for Sign up and Rules: www.ribcookoffassociation.com
2026 2nd Annual Warriors for Freedom BBQ Battle - Saturday
05/02/2026
1201 N. Mustang Rd.
Mustang, OK 73064
Second Annual Warriors for Freedom BBQ Battle
Presented by
Mustang Parks and Recreation
Beneficiary
All proceeds benefit Warriors for Freedom
Dates
May 1st and 2nd, 2026
Location
1201 N. Mustang Rd.
Mustang, OK 73064
Website / signup / rules
www.ribcookoffassociation.com
Category format
Both days:
Rib A: St. Louis Spare
Rib B: Baby Back
Entry fees (each)
Ribs: $125
Steak: $75
Wings: $75
Kids: Free
Payouts
A & B Ribs each
1st: $1,000 + Trophy
2nd: $500 + Trophy
3rd: $250 + Trophy
4th: $100 + Trophy
5th: $50 + Trophy
6th–10th: $50
Wings
1st: $500
2nd: $250
3rd: $100
4th: $50
5th: $25
Steak
1st: $500
2nd: $250
3rd: $100
Kids Q Dessert
1st: $100
2nd: $80
3rd: $60
4th: $40
5th: $20
Promoter
Mustang Parks
RCOA Rep
David Russell
405-376-4521 ext. 1219
Additional notes
Trailers welcomed
No electricity
No meat inspection
Timeline
Friday
10:00 AM: Move In
2:00 PM: Cooks Meeting
4:30 PM: Judges Meeting
5:00–5:30 PM: Rib A (Spares) Turn-In
6:00–6:30 PM: Rib B (Baby Back) Turn-In
7:00–7:30 PM: Wing Turn-In
Saturday
3:30 PM: Judges Meeting
4:00–4:30 PM: Rib A (Spares) Turn-In
5:00–5:30 PM: Rib B (Baby Back) Turn-In
6:00–6:30 Steak
7:00–7:30 Kids Dessert
8:00 PM: Awards
2026 Rock N Ribs Battle of the Bones
05/09/2026
Camp QYB, 540 Shady Oaks Dr., Runaway Bay, Texas
ROCK ‘N RIBS
Benefiting
Abby’s Joy
www.abbyjoy.com
Event Date & Location
May 9, 2026 at Camp QYB
540 Shady Oaks Dr., Runaway Bay, Texas
Entry Fees
St. Louis Dry Ribs (No Sauce) – $125
St. Louis Sauced Ribs – $125
Kid’s Q – Kids Choice – $20
Schedule
7:00 am – Move In
9:00 am – Cook’s Meeting
Kid’s Q Turn In – 12–12:30
Dry Rib Turn In – 1–1:30
Sauced Rib Turn In – 2–2:30
Awards – 3 pm
Payouts
Kid’s Q Payout – 100%
Rib Payouts:
1st – $700
2nd – $600
3rd – $400
4th – $300
5th – $200
6th – $200
7th – $150
8th – $150
9th – $150
10th – $150
Additional Information
TRAILERS WELCOME!
Some 30 & 50 AMP connections & RV dry spots
CampQYB.com
Use code RR26 for discounted rates
Contacts
PROMOTER:
Kelly Bramlet – 940-577-1187
REP:
Justin West – (940) 577-9543
Longhorn Showdown Cookoff
05/25/2024
Jones, Oklahoma
Must be 14 years old to cook Ribs, Steak and Sausage. 14 and under will cook KidsQ. No meat inspection. Trailers are allowed. Entry fees: Ribs:$125, Steak: $50, Blue & Gold Sausage (provided): $25, Kids Q Wings: $25. Turn in times and Payouts listed on flyer. Cooks must enter all 3 categories to be eligible to win the Grand Champion Longhorn Trophy and Cash Prize
Hub City Showdown
05/31/2025
217 E. Gary Blvd., Clinton, OK, Rodeo Grounds
Inaugural Hub City Showdown taking place at 217 E. Gary Blvd., Clinton, OK at the Rodeo Grounds on May 31, 2025.
Event: Inaugural Hub City Showdown
Location: 217 E. Gary Blvd., Clinton, OK, Rodeo Grounds
Date: May 31, 2025
Entry Fees:
Double Rib Entry (St. Louis Style): $125 each
Chicken Wings: $50
Kids Q (Pork Chops Provided): Free
Timeline:
6:00 AM: Move In
8:30 AM: Cooks Meeting
11:00 AM: Judges Meeting
12:00-12:15 PM: Kids Pork Chop Turn-In
1:00-1:30 PM: Wings Turn-In
2:00-2:30 PM: Rib A Turn-In
3:00-3:30 PM: Rib B Turn-In
4:30 PM: Awards
Prize Payouts:
Ribs:
1st: $1,000 + Trophy
2nd: $750 + Trophy
3rd: $500 + Trophy
4th: $300
5th: $200
6th-10th: $100 each
Wings:
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
4th: $50
Kids Q (Pork Chops):
1st: $100
2nd: $75
3rd: $50
4th: $25
Additional Information:
Trailers are welcome
No electricity available
Contacts:
Promoter: Troy Calvert – (580) 330-3745
Rep: Dirk Mullins – (580) 334-5928
2026 Route 66 Rib Cookoff Festival
06/13/2026
Elk City, Oklahoma
Details coming soon!
Phelps County Ribfest at Gutterz Fun Center
06/14/2025
227 Denver St., Holdrege, NE 68949
📍 227 Denver St., Holdrege, NE 68949
📅 June 14, 2025
💥 More Teams = Increased Payouts!
💰 ENTRY FEES:
Ribs (St. Louis Style) – $125
Wings – $50
Steak – $50
🏆 PRIZE PAYOUTS:
Rib Prize Payout:
1st – $1,000
2nd – $700
3rd – $500
4th – $300
5th – $200
Wings Payout:
1st – $300
2nd – $250
3rd – $200
4th – $100
Steak Payout:
1st – $300
2nd – $250
3rd – $200
4th – $100
Grand Champion - $600
Reserve Grand Champion - $400
🕒 TIMELINE:
6:00 AM – Move In
8:30 AM – Cooks Meeting
12:00–12:30 PM – Wings Turn-In
1:00–1:30 PM – Steak Turn-In
2:00–2:30 PM – Rib Turn-In
4:00 PM – Awards
🔌 ADDITIONAL INFO:
Trailers Welcome
Electricity Available
📞 CONTACTS:
Promoter: Daryl McNiel – 308-991-8281 | dmcniel65@icloud.com
RCOA Rep: Chris Nelson – 308-991-0467 | scoreonesmokin@gmail.com
Rhythm and Ribs
06/21/2025
1440 N. County Line Ave., Blanchard, OK 73010
Rhythm and Ribs
Benefiting Blanchard School Band Program
Location:
1440 N. County Line Ave.
Blanchard, OK 73010
Date:
June 21, 2025
Categories & Entry Fees:
St. Louis Style Ribs – $125
Ancillary Wings – $50
KidsQ (Anything Berry) – $25
Payouts:
Ribs
1st – $800
2nd – $500
3rd – $400
4th – $300
5th – $200
6th – $150
7th – $150
8th – $150
9th – $125
10th – $125
Wings
1st – $250
2nd – $150
3rd – $100
KidsQ
1st – $125
2nd – $100
3rd – $75
4th – $50
5th – $40
6th – $30
7th – $20
8th – $20
9th – $20
10th – $20
Timeline:
Move-In Time: 7:00 AM
Cook’s Meeting: 9:00 AM
Judge’s Meeting: 11:00 AM
KidsQ Turn-In: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Wing Turn-In: 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Rib Turn-In: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Awards: 3:15 PM
Contact Info:
Promoter
Luke Short
📞 405-613-3187
📧 rb3bbq@gmail.com
Rib Rep
Ralph Williams
📞 479-651-0816
Additional Info:
Trailers Welcome
No Electricity Provided
2026 Big Smoke in Little Kalama
06/27/2026
253 Kalama River Rd.
Kalama, WA 98625
Big Smoke in Little Kalama
📍 253 Kalama River Rd.
Kalama, WA 98625
📅 June 27, 2026
Entry Fees
St. Louis Style — $100
Wings — $100
Payouts
RIBS
1st — $500
2nd — $300
3rd — $225
4th — $175
5th — $150
6th — $125
7th — $100
8th — $75
9th — $50
10th — $25
WINGS
1st — $500
2nd — $300
3rd — $225
4th — $175
5th — $150
6th — $125
7th — $100
8th — $75
9th — $50
10th — $25
Promoter
Rose Scattergood
📞 360-562-6664
RCOA Rep
Dirk Mullins
📞 580-334-5928
Timeline
Move in anytime after 3:00 PM Thursday
Cooks Meeting — 9:00
Judges Meeting — 12:00
Wings Turn In — 1:00–1:30
Rib a St. Louis — 2:00–2:30 (appears to mean St. Louis ribs turn-in)
Awards — 5:30 PM
Additional Notes
Trailers Welcomed
Electricity Available
Meat Inspection
LimpBrizkit 4th of July Bash
06/29/2024
811 Lee Street, Ryan, OK
4th of July party with Fireworks with music by Ryan Ready.
Must be 14 years old to cook.
Move In: Friday after 5:00pm
Anything Bacon turn-in: 2pm
Anything Chicken turn-in: 3pm
Rib turn-in: 4pm
Awards: 5pm
Ribs entry fee - $125
Anything Bacon fee - $50
Anything Chicken fee - $50
100% payback after expenses.
4th on the Farm Rib Cookoff
07/06/2024
2324 Old Decatur Road, Decatur, Texas 76234
EVENT LOCATION: Black Creek Farm, 2324 Old Decatur Road, Decatur, Texas 76234
80% Payout for Each Category
Paying 10 spots
Fees:
Baby Back Ribs: $125
Spare Ribs: $125
Move In: July 5, 2024 or July 6, 2024
Cooks Meeting: 9am
Judges Meeting:12pm
Turn in Baby Back Ribs: 1:30-2pm
Turn in Spare Ribs: 2:30pm-3pm
Awards: 4pm
TRAILERS ARE WELCOME
Justin West - 940-577-9543 (Promoter)
Must be 14 years old to cook.
Rolling Smoke at the Pawnee County Fair - Friday - 2025
07/25/2025
400 E 18th St., Larned, KS 67550
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
Inaugural Smoke on the Water - Boats and BBQ
07/26/2025
801 Babcock Drive (Under the Water Tower), El Reno, OK 73036
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
2026 GOIN FOR BROKE IN THE PNW
07/31/2026
14925 NE Caples Rd, Brush Prairie, WA 98606
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
2026 Ribs and Racin
08/07/2026
Lakeside Speedway, 5615 Wolcott Dr., Kansas City, KS 66109
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
2026 Ribfest Cambridge
08/09/2026
Coming soon