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)

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

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

🍖 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

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.

Coming Soon!

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

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
Chicken Wing Turn-In: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Rib Turn-In: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Awards Ceremony: 5:00 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

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

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

Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer 'N BBQ" hosted by the Rib Cook-off Association. It's scheduled to take place at 333 W. Dallas St., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, 74012, on Friday and Saturday, September 26th and 27th, 2025. Here are the details:

Location:

333 W. Dallas St., Broken Arrow, OK 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

Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer 'N BBQ hosted by the Rib Cook-off Association. It's scheduled to take place at 333 W. Dallas St., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, 74012, on Friday and Saturday, September 26th and 27th, 2025. Here are the details:

Location:

333 W. Dallas St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Dates:

Friday & Saturday, September 26th and 27th, 2025

Entry Fees and Schedule for Friday:

St. Louis Style Ribs: $125

Chicken Wings: $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: 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: Entry not specified

Kids Q Grilled Cheese: $35

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

Must be 14 years old to cook ribs.

Pork Ribs: $125 entry
Anything Bacon: $30 each entry (80% payout 1st-3rd)
Fajitas: $30 each entry (80% payout 1st-3rd)

Prize Payouts for Ribs:

1st: $1,000
2nd: $500
3rd: $300
4th: $200
5th: $150
6th-10th: $100
1st-3rd trophies

Schedule:
5:00 AM: Move in
9:00 AM: Cooks meeting

Turn-In Times:

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Anything Bacon
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Fajitas
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Ribs

Awards:
3:30 PM

Additional Information:

No outside alcohol; alcohol will be available for purchase.
All proceeds go to local high school scholarships.
Contact for Rules & Registration:
Blake Hairston

Phone: 979-220-6147
Email: blakehairston@live.com

Carnivore Carnival BBQ contest is scheduled for October 3-4, 2025, at the Platte County Fairgrounds in Platte City, Missouri. The event features a total prize payout of $20,000.

Friday, October 3rd Schedule:
1:00 PM: Cooks Meeting
2:00 PM: Judges Meeting
7:30-8:00 PM: Baby Back Rib Turn In
9:00 PM: Awards

Saturday, October 4th Schedule:
5:00 PM: Prairie Fresh St Louis Style Ribs Turn In
6:00 PM: Awards

Entry Fees & Payouts:
Entry Fees: $125 for Rib Cookoff,

Payouts include:
Rib Cook-Off: $1000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd, $400 for 3rd, $300 for 4th, and $200 for 5th. Places 6th-10th receive $100 each.

Special Notes:
The overall combined grand champion wins $5,000 and a free entry to the 2026 Memphis in May competition.

The event benefits Children’s Mercy Kansas City.

Registration and More Information:

The promoter is Craig Carter. He can be reached at 816-419-9861

Fox Valley Bigfoot BBQ Challenge scheduled on October 11, 2025. It is set to take place at N2093 County Road N, Appleton, WI 54913. The event features contests for ribs, steak, and lava cake with entry fees for each category.

Ribs Entry Fee: $125, St. Louis Style ribs provided.
Steak Entry Fee: $125, steak (ribeye or tenderloin) provided in a "blind box."
Lava Cake Entry Fee: $35

Payouts:

Ribs:
1st place: $1000 + Trophy
2nd place: $600 + Trophy
3rd place: $400 + Trophy
4th place: $200
5th place: $100

Wisconsin Supper Club Steak:
1st place: $700 + Trophy
2nd place: $400 + Trophy
3rd place: $300 + Trophy
4th place: $200
5th place: $100

Lava Cake (percentages of entry fees):
1st place: 35% + Trophy
2nd place: 25% + Trophy
3rd place: 20% + Trophy
4th place: 15%
5th place: 5%

Timeline for the Event:
6:00 AM: Move in
8:00 AM: Cooks meeting
10:00 AM: Judges meeting
11:00-11:30 AM: Steak turn in
12:00-12:30 PM: Lava cake turn in
1:00-1:30 PM: Rib A spares turn in
2:00-2:30 PM: Rib B spares turn in
3:30 PM: Awards

Additional Information:
Promoters include Dan Clearwater, Brian Paulson, and Tim Schopp.
Rib Rep is Anita Moore.
No electricity is provided, but trailers are welcome.

Must be 14 years old to cook.
- Entry Fees:
  - Ribs: $125.00 (Spares Only)
  - Anything But: $25.00

- Payouts:
  - Ribs: 1st place - $1,000, with descending amounts for lower places
  - Anything But: 1st place - $250, with descending amounts for lower places

Event Timeline:
- Friday:
  - Move-in time and Cook's Supper at 6:30 PM at the Pavilion across from the Community Center.

- Saturday:
  - Cooks Meeting at 9:00 AM
  - Judge's Meeting at 12:00 PM
  - Anything But turn-in from 1:00-1:30 PM
  - Rib turn-in from 2:00-2:30 PM
  - Awards Ceremony at 3:30 PM

Additional Information:
- No Electricity: Trailers are welcome.
- Location for Trailers: 1024 US 79, Thornton, AR 71766

Promoter:Beverly Ellis (Phone: 870-250-1033, Email: bellis1533@gmail.com)
- Rep Contact:Sandy Truman (Phone: 870-872-1300)

Must be 14 years old to cook. Entry Fee: $125 for ribs
Payouts for Ribs:
1st Place: $1000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $400
4th Place: $300
5th Place: $200
6th-10th Places: $100 each
Event Schedule:
7:00 AM: Move In
9:00 AM

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

Port City Rib Cookoff for Catoosa Football an event benefiting the Catoosa Football Team. It's scheduled for June 7th, 2025, at 2000 S Cherokee St, Catoosa, OK 74015, just across the street from the Hard Rock Casino.

Details include:

Entry Fee: $125 for Spare Ribs

Timeline:
7:00 AM - Move In
9:00 AM - Cooks Meeting
1:00 PM - Judges Meeting
2:00-2:30 PM - Spare Rib Turn In
3:30 PM - Awards

Payouts for Ribs:
1st Place: $1000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $400
4th Place: $200
5th-10th Place: $100 each

Promoter: Joe Brown, can be contacted at 918-812-7716 or jbrown02@catoosa.k12.ok.us
Representative: Dirk Mullins, contact number 580-334-5928

Special Offers:
Trailers welcome, but no electricity provided.
Special hotel room rate at Hard Rock Casino: $168.00. Call 1800-760-6700 and mention "Port City Rib Cookoff" for the special rate.

📍 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 – $500

3rd – $400

4th – $300

5th – $200

Wings Payout:

1st – $200

2nd – $150

3rd – $100

4th – $50

Steak Payout:

1st – $200

2nd – $150

3rd – $100

4th – $50

🕒 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

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.

Arnett Masonic Lodge Rib Cookoff organized by the Rib Cookoff Association. It will take place on July 4, 2025, at 116 Adams Street, Arnett, Oklahoma 73832. 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
3:00-3:30 PM: Rib B Turn IN
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

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Goin' for Broke in the PNW set to take place on August 2, 2025, at 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie, WA 98606.

The event is sponsored by Smokin' Iron Fabrication and Prairie Tavern. The entry fee for the ribs is $125.

Payouts for the event are as follows:

1st Place: $400 + Trophy
2nd Place: $200 + Trophy
3rd Place: $200 + Trophy
4th Place: $150 + Certificate
5th Place: $150 + Certificate
6th-10th Place: $125 + Certificate

The timeline for the event is:

Friday, August 1: Participants can move in after 4:00 PM, with a cooks meeting at 8:00 PM following the Outlaw BBQ cooks meeting.

Saturday, August 2: Judges meeting at 3:00 PM, baby back rib turn-in at 4:00 PM, and the awards ceremony at 6:00 PM.

The promoter and representative for the event is Alta Hertz, reachable via email at alta.hertz@gmail.com or by phone at 360-600-5727.

Trailers are welcome at the event, but there will be no electricity provided.

Must be 14 to cook.

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

Coming Soon

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.

Details coming soon.

Must be 14 years old to cook Ribs. Rib Entry Fee - $125; Sausage - $25, Kid Burger - FREE Payouts:
Ribs:

1st: $650 + Trophy
2nd: $350 + Trophy
3rd: $200 + Trophy
4th: $200 + Certificate
5th: $100 + Certificate
6th -10th: Certificate

Sausage:
1st: $100 + Trophy
2nd: $75
3rd: $50

Kids Q Burger:
1st: $50 Gift Card + Ribbon
2nd: $30 Gift Card + Ribbon
3rd: $20 Gift Card + Ribbon

Timeline:
7:00 AM: Move In
9:00: Cooks Meeting
11:00: Judges Meeting
12:00-12:30: Kids Burger Turn In
1:00-1:30: Sausage Turn In
2:00-2:30: Rib Turn In
3:30: Awards

Other Details:
Sausage provided by Fritz's KC Oldest Smokehouse
Hamburger provided by Cosentino's Price Chopper
Trailers are welcome, but there will be no electricity.
Only spare ribs are allowed.

Contact Information:
Promoter: Rochelle R Kilgore, 913-909-4785
Rep: Dirk Mullins, 580-334-5928

Must be 14 years old to cook. Entry Fees are: Ribs - $125; Steak - $125; Anything Rum - $50; All in $275. Kids $25 or FREE if paid by adult. Move in times: 8am; Cooks Meeting 9am; Steak Turn in 1pm; Ribs turn in 3pm; Anything Rum 4pm; Awards - 5pm

Kickapoo Casino Shawnee, located at 38900 West MacArthur St, Shawnee, OK. The event will be held on Saturday, October 5, and the promoter and representative is Dirk Mullins.

Entry Fee: $100 for Ribs A and $100 for Ribs B (Spare Ribs).
Payouts for the Ribs Competition:
1st: $1,500
2nd: $800
3rd: $600
4th: $400
5th: $200
6th – 10th: $100

Event Schedule:
7 AM: Move In
10 AM: Cooks Meeting
1 PM: Judges Meeting
1:30–2 PM: Ribs A Turn In
2–2:30 PM: Ribs B Turn In
3:30 PM: Awards Ceremony

Prizes: There is a chance to win various prizes inside the casino:
11 AM: Thermapen® ONE
Noon: Signals™ Alarm Thermometer
1 PM: Gateway Drum Smoker® Straight UP 30G

Trailers Welcome: Limited electricity is available.

"The Larry Spangberg Memorial Rib Cookoff" scheduled for October 11, 2025, at the Powell County Fairgrounds Blue Ribbon Pavilion in Deer Lodge, Montana. Here are the details provided:

Location: 415 Vigilante Dr, Deer Lodge, MT 59722

Timeline:

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 wet spares turn in
3:00-3:30 PM: Rib B dry spares turn in
4:30 PM: Awards
Entry Fees:

Ribs: $100 each
Wet & Dry Spares: Included in rib entry
Wings: $50
Payouts: 75% of entry fees in each contest

Promoter: Deer Lodge VFW Post 689

Contact Information:

Phone: 406-498-4144
Email: birddogbbq406@gmail.com
Rib Rep: Melissa Gallagher

Features:

Trailers welcome
Electricity available for an additional fee (contact promoter to reserve)

Must be 14 years or older to cook ribs.
Entry Fee: $125 for Rib category, $35 for Ancillary category.

Categories:
Ribs: Spare Ribs
Ancillary: Anything from the Farmers Market
Payouts:

Rib Category:
1st: $1,000 + Trophy
2nd: $600 + Trophy
3rd: $500 + Trophy
4th: $300 + Trophy
5th: $200 + Trophy
6th-10th: $100 + Trophy

Ancillary Category:
50/50 Split for 1st-5th + Trophy
Timeline:

7:00 AM: Move In
9:00 AM: Cooks Meeting
11:00 PM: Judges Meeting
12:00 PM: Ancillary Turn In
2:00-2:30 PM: Rib Turn In
3:30 PM: Awards

Small trailers welcome, no electricity available
Sponsored by Q 66 Promo, AVB Bank, Broken Arrow Brewing Co., Sinclair Auto Center, Hasty Bake Charcoal Grills

Decatur Boo Bash One Rack Challenge

Date: October 31st, 2025

Event Title: The Decatur Boo Bash One Rack Challenge

Location: 2324 Old Decatur Road, Decatur, TX 76234

Contest Details:

Each contestant is allowed to cook only one rack of ribs.

Only 40 teams can participate due to limited space.

Schedule:

Contestants can move in anytime on October 31.

Cooks' meeting at 6:00 PM.

Judges' meeting at 6:30 PM.

Turn-in time from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

Entry Fee: $125 for spare ribs.

Payout: 90% of entry fees.

Additional Event Info:

Participants are encouraged to bring candy for the kids.

A costume party will take place at the awards ceremony.

Beneficiary: Meals on Wheels

Facilities: No electricity provided, but trailers are welcome.

Promoter: Justin West 940-577-9543

Entry Fees:

$115 per category (Ribs, Chicken, Brisket, Steak, BBQ Sauce).
Acceptable cuts: Any cut of steak & chicken, Baby Back Ribs only.
Payouts (Per Category):

1st place: $300 + Trophy
2nd place: $200 + Trophy
3rd place: $100 + Trophy
Overall Winner: Trophy + Free Entry into the 2026 Competition.
People’s Choice Category:

Participants will compete for additional recognition.
Event Logistics:

Move-in Time: 7:00 AM Saturday (cars can move in Friday).
20x30 Spaces available (Trailers welcome, No Electricity).
Solo Cup Event Only (possibly indicating no glass or specific beverage rules).
Event Timeline (Saturday):
Cooks Meeting: 8:00 AM
Judges Meeting: 10:00 AM
Turn-in Times:
Sauce: 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Chicken: 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Steak: 1:00 - 1:30 PM
Ribs (Baby Back): 2:00 - 2:30 PM
Brisket: 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Awards Ceremony: 5:00 PM
Contact Information:
Promoter:

Steve Pace
📱 601-577-2300 (Text)
📧 19PAPA65@gmail.com
Rib Rep:

Dirk Mullins
📱 580-334-5928
Must be 14 years old to cooks ribs.

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.

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

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.

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.

Coming Soon

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

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

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

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.

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).

Event: 4th Annual Give Domestic Violence the Boot Rib Cookoff
Benefiting: The Harbor Children's Alliance & Victim Center
Location: Front Beach N. Park Ave, Port O'Connor, TX
Date: September 27, 2025
Team Limit: 30 Teams

Entry Fees:
St. Louis Rib: $150.00

Baby Back Rib: $150.00

Vodka (Provided): $50.00

Chef's Choice: $50.00

Grilled Cheese: $50.00

Tequila: $50.00

All-In: $450.00

Kids Q Pork Chop (Provided): $50.00

Note: 4 tickets for dance included on All-In entry. Dinner tickets are $15 each.

Rib Prize Payout:
1st Place: $1,000 + Trophy

2nd Place: $400 + Trophy

3rd Place: $200 + Trophy

4th Place: $100 + Trophy

5th Place: $50 + Trophy

6th-10th Place: Certificate

Ancillary Payouts (Each Category):
1st Place: $100 + Trophy

2nd Place: $50 + Trophy

3rd Place: $25 + Trophy

4th-10th Place: Certificate

Event Schedule:
Friday Load-In: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturday Load-In: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Cooks Meeting: 9:30 AM

Vodka: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Chef's Choice: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Grilled Cheese: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Baby Back: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

St. Louis: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tequila: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Kids Q: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Awards: 5:30 PM

Dinner and Dance:
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Ticket Price: $25 per person

Music by: The Emotions (6:00 PM - 11:00 PM)

Additional Information:
Promoter: Kathy Pullin, Pitmaster at Pullin Premium BBQ (210-363-1264)

Rib Rep: Dirk Mullins (580-334-5928)

Trailers Welcome for 10x20 Spaces Only

No Overnight Camping

No Electricity Provided

Must be 14 years old to cook. Entry for Ribs is $125. Set up at 8am, 10am Cooks Meeting, 4pm Turn in, 5pm Awards. Trailers are welcome. 1st place - $1,000, 2nd place - $500, 3rd place - $300, 4th place - $200, 5th place - $100

Carnivore Carnival BBQ contest is scheduled for October 3-4, 2025, at the Platte County Fairgrounds in Platte City, Missouri. The event features a total prize payout of $20,000.

Friday, October 3rd Schedule:
1:00 PM: Cooks Meeting
2:00 PM: Judges Meeting
7:30-8:00 PM: Baby Back Rib Turn In
9:00 PM: Awards

Saturday, October 4th Schedule:
5:00 PM: Prairie Fresh St Louis Style Ribs Turn In
6:00 PM: Awards

Entry Fees & Payouts:
Entry Fees: $125 for Rib Cookoff,

Payouts include:
Rib Cook-Off: $1000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd, $400 for 3rd, $300 for 4th, and $200 for 5th. Places 6th-10th receive $100 each.

Special Notes:
The overall combined grand champion wins $5,000 and a free entry to the 2026 Memphis in May competition.

The event benefits Children’s Mercy Kansas City.

Registration and More Information:

The promoter is Craig Carter. He can be reached at 816-419-9861

Must be 14 years old to cook ribs. Entry Fees:

Rib entry: $125 per entry ( Ribs A & B)
WSC Steak entry: $150 (WSC steaks provided)
Payouts:

Ribs A & B:
1st: $1,000
2nd: $500
3rd: $400
4th: $300
5th: $200
6th-10th: Medals
WSC Steak:
1st: $1,000
2nd: $500
3rd: $400
4th: $300
5th: $200
6th-10th: Medals
Timeline:

7:00 AM: Move in
9:00 AM: Cooks meeting
11:00 AM: Judges meeting
12:00-12:30 PM: 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
Additional Information:

Trailers are welcome, but there is no electricity.
St. Louis Style Ribs only.
Promoter: Timothy J. Schopp (Contact: 920-410-5897, tjschopp@new.rr.com)
Rep: Anita Moore (Contact: 920-420-4618)
Sponsored by Tim's Full Belli Deli, LLC in Oshkosh, WI (Contact: 920-410-1897)

Hoff Cattle Drive Rib and Wing Contest organized by the Rib Cookoff Association, scheduled for October 18, 2025, at 11000 South Woodland St., Olathe, KS 66061. Here are the detailed elements from the flyer:

Payouts for Beef 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:

Beef Ribs: $125
Wings: $75
Schedule:

7:00 AM: Move In
9:00 AM: Cooks Meeting & Meat Pickup
2:00 PM: Judges Meeting
2:30 PM: Wing Turn In
4:00-4:30 PM: Beef Rib Turn In
5:30 PM: Awards
Additional Information:

Beef ribs will be provided by Hat Creek Butchery.
Trailers are welcome.
No electricity is available.
Promoter:

Taylor Jezik
Email: eventplanning.taylorjezik@gmail.com
Rep:

Dirk Mullins
Contact phone: 580-334-5928

Coming Soon!