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Lake Views & BBQ
04/25/2025
6237 E 100th St N, Wagoner, OK
Venue: Sequoyah Bay State Park
Lake Views & BBQ"
Date: April 25, 2025
Location: Sequoyah Bay State Park, 6237 E 100th St N, Wagoner, OK 74467
Hosted By: Wagoner Co. Lions Club
Entry Fees: $125 for ribs and $50 for wings
Payouts for Ribs:
1st Place: $1000 + Trophy
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $400
4th Place: $300
5th Place: $200
6th to 10th Place: $100 each
Payouts for Wings:
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $125
3rd Place: $75
Event Timeline:
8:00 AM: Move In
3:00 PM: Cooks Meeting
4:30 PM: Judges Meeting
5:30 PM: Wing Turn In
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Rib Turn In
8:00 PM: Awards
Contacts:
Promoter: Samantha Call, 918-577-1772, wagnerlionsclub@gmail.com
Rep: Kathy Street, 918-906-7928

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

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
2:30 PM: Wing Turn In
3:30-3:50 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

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

Port City Rib Cookoff for Catoosa Football
06/07/2025
2000 S Cherokee St, Catoosa, OK 74015
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.

Blanchard Band Rib Cookoff
06/21/2025
Blanchard, OK
Coming Soon
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.

Rolling Smoke at the Pawnee County Fair
07/25/2025
Larned, Kansas
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

Grilling for the FUNd
08/17/2024
NMMC Walking Track (S Madison & Garfield) Tupelo, Mississippi
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

Holiday Island Rib Cookoff Contest
09/06/2025
Holiday Island, Arkansas
Coming Soon

Buds Blues & BBQ Double Rib Contest
09/14/2024
Midway Travel Plaza, 6401 US 40, Columbia, MO 65202
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 Drinking Beer and BBQ 2025
09/26/2025
Broken Arrow
Coming Soon - Contest dates 9/26/2025 - 9/27/2025

Port O'Connor Rib Contest
09/27/2025
Port O'Connor, Texas
Coming Soon!

Blazer BBQ Contest
09/28/2024
425 N. Waverly Road, Gardner, KS
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

Port O'Connor Rib & Steak Contest
09/28/2024
3674 Adams Avenue, Port O'Connor, Texas
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 Double Rib Cookoff
10/05/2024
38900 West MacArthur Street, Shawnee, OK 74804
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.

Tunica Rivergate Festival BBQ Contest
04/26/2025
1229 Main Street, Tunica Mississippi 38676
Tunica Rivergate Festival BBQ Contest
Date: April 26, 2025
Location: 1229 Main Street, Tunica MS
Entry Fee:
$100 per team for all categories
Categories:
Baby Back Ribs
Grilled Wings
Anything Beef
Payouts:
1st Place Overall: $250
2nd Place Overall: $150
3rd Place Overall: $100
Awards for Categories:
Ribs, Wings, Anything Beef:
1st place: Trophy
2nd place: Trophy
3rd place: Trophy
Timeline:
Thursday, April 24, 2025:
Reception at 5:45 PM (2 people per team)
6:00 PM on Thursday with BBQ teams choosing spots at 5:45 PM
Friday, April 25, 2025:
Move in continues.
Saturday, April 26, 2025:
Move In at 8:00 AM
Cook's Meeting at 9:00 AM
Judge's Meeting at 11:00 AM
Turn-in Times:
Grilled Wings: 12:00 PM
Anything Beef: 1:00 PM
Baby Back Ribs: 2:00 PM
Awards at 3:00 PM
Trailers are welcome
No electricity provided
Must be 14 years old to cook ribs.

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

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.

Cooking for the Kingdom
05/31/2025
Mill Creek Church in Laurel, MS
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.

3rd Avenue Ribfest
06/14/2025
Holdredge, Nebraska

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.

Arnett Masonic Lodge Rib Cookoff
07/04/2025
116 Adams Street, Arnett, Oklahoma 73832
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 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
Wings: $25
Schedule:
7:00 AM: Move In
9:00 AM: Cooks Meeting
12:30 PM: Judges Meeting
1:30-2:00 PM: Wing Turn In
2:30-3:00 PM: Rib 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

Smoke on the Water Rib Cookoff
07/26/2025
El Reno, Oklahoma

Goin for Broke in the PNW
08/02/2025
14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie, WA 98606
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.

Brighton BBQ Bash
08/22/2025
Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Grillstock Rib Contest
09/12/2025
Moore, OK
Comming soon.

Double Rib Burn 2025
09/20/2025
2540 Liberty Blvd, Nicoma Park, OK
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.

Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer 'N BBQ 2025 - Friday
09/26/2025
333 W. Dallas St., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, 74012
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 2025 - Saturday
09/27/2025
333 W. Dallas St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012
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

Harvest Festival Rib Cookoff Contest
09/28/2024
201 South Christian Avenue, Moundridge, Kansas
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
10/03/2025
Platte County Fairgrounds in Platte City, Missouri
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

Adam's Rib Rib & Steak Challenge
10/05/2024
Lion's Park, Van Dyne, Wisconsin
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)

Lake Views and BBQ Rib Cookoff Contest Saturday event
04/26/2025
6237 E 100th St N, Wagoner, OK 74467
"Lake Views and BBQ" taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Sequoyah Bay State Park, located at 6237 E 100th St N, Wagoner, OK 74467. It's organized by the Wagoner Lions Club.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Location: Sequoyah Bay State Park, Wagoner, OK
Rib Contest Details:
Categories:
Rib A (Babybacks) - Entry fee: $125
Rib B (St. Louis) - Entry fee: $125
Rib A & B - Entry fee: $200 (Eligible for Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion)
Rib Payouts:
1st Place: $1000 + Trophy
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $400
4th Place: $300
5th Place: $200
6th-10th Place: $100 each
Grand Champion: $500 + Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion: $300 + Trophy
Schedule:
7:00 AM: Move In
9:00 AM: Cooks Meeting
1:00-1:30 PM: Rib A Turn In
2:00-2:30 PM: Rib B Turn In
3:30 PM: Awards
Additional Information:
Trailer's Welcome: Limited Electricity
Promoter: Samantha Lill (Contact Number: 918-577-1772, Email: wagonerlionsclub@gmail.com)

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

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)

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

Kickapoo Casino Rib Contest
06/14/2025
Shawnee, OK
Coming Soon

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.

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
07/26/2025
Larned, Kansas
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
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

Woodward County Free Fair
08/24/2024
105 A Temple Houston Drive, Woodward, OK 73801
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

Grillstock Rib Contest
09/12/2025
Moore, OK
Details coming soon

Inaugural Lyndon Station VFW Hero Support Rib Cookoff
09/20/2025
Travis Fitzgerald Park, Lyndon Station, WI 53944
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).

Moundridge Lions Club Rib Contest
09/27/2025
Moundridge, KS
Details coming soon.

Pretty Good at Drinking Beer and BBQ 2025
09/27/2025
Broken Arrow
Coming Soon

San Andres Masonic Lodge 170 Rib Cookoff
09/28/2024
Cameron Fiesta Grounds, 599 S Columbus Ave, Cameron, TX
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
10/04/2025
Platte County Fairgrounds in Platte City, Missouri
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