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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

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2026 Clinton Lucky Star Casino BBQ Tour

08/15/2026

10347 N. 2274 Road, Clinton, OK 73669

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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2026 Saturday Main Street Smokin on the Rails

08/22/2026

114 N Main Street, Chaffee, MO 63740

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

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

See the flyer for the schedule and payouts.

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BBCUBED at Brighton Acres

08/23/2025

4057 Fisk Ave, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54904

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

4057 Fisk Ave, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54904

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

Meat Information:

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

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

Payout on flyer.

Timeline:

Load-in Friday: 12:00 PM

Cooks Meeting: Saturday, 8:00 AM

Judges Meeting: Saturday, 12:00 AM

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

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

Awards 4pm

ROCA Representative:
Anita Moore - 920-420-4618

Brighton Acres Promoters:

Kourtney Schussler

Timothy J. Schopp - 920-420-3166

Additional Details:

Trailers Welcome

No Electricity Available

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2026 9th Annual Sons of the American Legion Rib Cookoff

08/29/2026

14414 Ford Drive, New Lenox, IL 60451

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

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

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

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

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HWY 287 Rib Cookoff

08/31/2025

8879 N US 287, Alvord, Texas 76225

HWY. 287 Rib Cookoff

Date: Sunday, August 31

Location: Smoke & Time BBQ

8879 N US 287, Alvord, Texas 76225

🍖 Contest Details

Category: Pork Spare Ribs

Entry Fee: $125

Payout: 100% Payback after expenses

⏰ Timeline

Move-In: 6:00 AM

Cooks Meeting: 9:00 AM

Turn-In: 2:00–2:30 PM

Awards: 3:15 PM

📞 Contact

Promoter: Justin West

Phone: 940-577-9543

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2026 Wagoner Lions Club Labor Day Burn

09/05/2026

6237 E. 100th St. N., Wagoner, OK

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

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

Friday Schedule

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

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

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

Saturday afternoon features Double St. Louis Style rib contests:

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

Awards: 4:30 PM or sooner

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

Saturday Car Show

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

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

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

People’s Choice Ancillary

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

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

Kids Fishing Derby

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

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

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Grillstock Rib Burn

09/12/2025

Buck Thomas Park, 1903 NE 12th St, Moore, OK

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

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Alvord Watermelon Festival & Truck Show Rib Cookoff

09/13/2025

Downtown Alvord, Alvord, TX 76225

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

Entry Fees:
St. Louis Style Ribs: $125

Chicken Wings: $25

100% of proceeds paid out after expenses

Prize Payouts:
Ribs: 1st – 10th place

Wings: 1st – 5th place

Timeline:
7:00 AM: Move-In

8:00 AM: Cooks Meeting

12:00 PM: Judges Meeting

1:00–1:30 PM: Wing Turn-In

2:00–2:30 PM: Rib Turn-In

3:00 PM: Awards

Additional Info:
Trailers Welcome

No Electricity Provided

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

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

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2026 Concho Lucky Star Casino BBQ Tour

09/19/2026

7777 S. Highway 81, Concho, OK 73022

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

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

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

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

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

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Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer 'N BBQ 2025 - Friday

09/26/2025

Central Park, 1500 S Main 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 Central Park, 1500 S Main St.
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, 74012, on Friday and Saturday, September 26th and 27th, 2025. Here are the details:

Location:

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

Dates:

Friday, September 26th, 2025

Entry Fees and Schedule for Friday:

St. Louis Style Ribs: $125

Chicken Wings: $35

Cook's Meeting: 4:30 PM

Judge's Meeting: 5:30 PM

Wing Cooking: 6:30-7:00 PM

Rib Cooking: 7:00-7:30 PM

Awards Ceremony: 7:45 PM

Entry Fees and Schedule for Saturday:

St. Louis Style Ribs: $125

Anything from the Farmers Market: $35

Kids Q Grilled Cheese: $35

Payouts for Ribs Competition:

1st place: $1000 + Trophy

2nd place: $600 + Trophy

3rd place: $500 + Trophy

4th place: $300 + Trophy

5th place: $200 + Trophy

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

Payouts for Ancillaries Competition:

50/50 split from the collected fees

1st to 5th place: Trophy each

Cook's Meeting: 9:00 AM

Judge's Meeting: 11:00 AM

Kids Grilling: 12:00 PM

Ancillary Category: 1:00 PM

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

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

Awards Ceremony: 6:00 PM

Additional Details:

People's Choice Award on Saturday

Live music, vendors, and food trucks on Saturday

Trailers welcome but no electricity provided

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

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

Accommodations at Hilton Garden Hotel, Broken Arrow

Giveaways:

Hasty Bake Charcoal Grills Cook Both Days

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2026 Delta Rib Throw Down BBQ Cook-Off

09/26/2026

103 Dawson St., Marked Tree, AR 72365

Delta Rib Throw Down – Marked Tree Roots Fest

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

Location:
103 Dawson St.
Marked Tree, AR 72365

St. Louis Style Ribs Entry Fee: $125

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

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

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

Competitors can sign up at www.ribcookoffassociation.com.

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

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4th Annual Give Domestic Violence the Boot Rib Cookoff 2025

09/27/2025

Front Beach N. Park Ave, Port O'Connor, TX

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

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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

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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

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2026 Fat Guy Club Rib Cookoff Contest

10/03/2026

9900 SW 89th Street, Mustand, OK 73064

Coming soon!

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2026 Cambridge Rib Fest

08/09/2026

206 W Main St, Cambridge, Wisconsin.

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

The event includes three cooking categories:

Entry Fees

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

Payouts

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

Timeline

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

Trailers are welcome, but there is no electricity.

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

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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

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2026 Main Street Smokin on the Rails

08/21/2026

114 N Main Street, Chaffee, MO 63740

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

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

See the flyer for the schedule and payouts.

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2026 Coops 1st Annual Rib Cookoff

08/22/2026

1118 S. Commerce St., Ardmore, OK 73401

Coop’s Rib Classic

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Location: Coop’s on Commerce
Address: 1118 S. Commerce St., Ardmore, OK 73401

Join us for a day of BBQ, friends, and competition!

Categories and Entry Fees
Baby Back Ribs — $125

Day-of Schedule
Load In — 6:00 AM
Cooks Meeting — 8:00 AM
Judges Meeting — 11:00 AM
Baby Back Ribs Turn-In — 2:00–2:30 PM
Awards — 3:30 PM

Baby Back Rib Payouts
1st Place — $1,000
2nd Place — $500
3rd Place — $300
4th Place — $250
5th Place — $150

Contest Logistics
Trailers Accepted — Yes
Electricity Available — No
Camping Available — No
Promoter Contact

Coop’s on Commerce
Phone: 580-798-7854
Email: coopsoncommerce@gmail.com

RCOA Representative

Jody Harris
Phone: 405-614-2778

Support Email: support@ribcookoffassociation.com

Registration

Register online at:
https://www.ribcookoffassociation.com/

Cooks for Cooks • Have Fun • See You at the Cookoff!

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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

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2026 Tennessee State Rib Championship

08/29/2026

4340 Arno Road, Frankin, TN 37064

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

Schedule highlights:

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

Entry fees:

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

Payouts per rib category:

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

Ribeye payouts:

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

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

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Wagoner Lions Club Labor Day Burn

09/04/2026

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

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Smokin’ for Special Olympics

09/06/2025

209 W Howard St., Tipton, MO 65081

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

🕕 Event Schedule
6:00 AM – Set Up

8:00 AM – Cooks Meeting

10:00 AM – Judges Meeting

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

12:00–12:30 PM – Wings Turn In

1:00–1:30 PM – Rib Turn In

2:30 PM – Awards

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

Wings: $50

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

🏆 Payouts
Ribs
1st – $800 + Trophy

2nd – $500 + Trophy

3rd – $375 + Trophy

4th – $250 + Trophy

5th – $125 + Trophy

6th–10th – $50

Wings
1st – $300 + Trophy

2nd – $200 + Trophy

3rd – $100 + Trophy

Kid’s Q
1st – $100 + Trophy

2nd – $50 + Trophy

3rd – $25 + Trophy

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

🐖 Rib Rep
Bradley Vollmer
📞 573-690-0978

🔌 Notes
Trailers Welcome

No Electricity Provided

🧑‍💼 Sponsors & Partners
Co-Mo Connect

FFA

Koechner Manufacturing

American Family Insurance

Blue Rhino

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2026 Smokin for Special Olympics BBQ Competition

09/12/2026

Osage Street, Tipton, MO 65081

Smokin’ for Special Olympics BBQ Competition

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location: Tipton Septemberfest
Address: Osage Street, Tipton, MO 65081

Categories and Entry Fees
Spare Ribs — $125
Wings — $50
Bring Your Own Ribeye — $50
Kids Q, Pork Chop — $50
Please sign up kids using this link. https://form.jotform.com/262184058626057

Day-of Schedule
Load-In — 6:00 AM
Cooks Meeting — 8:00 AM
Judges Meeting — 11:00 AM
Kids Q Turn-In — 12:00–12:30 PM
Ribeye Turn-In — 1:00–1:30 PM
Wings Turn-In — 2:00–2:30 PM
Spare Ribs Turn-In — 3:00–3:30 PM
Awards — 4:30 PM

Payouts
Spare Ribs

1st — $800 + Trophy
2nd — $500 + Trophy
3rd — $375 + Trophy
4th — $250 + Trophy
5th — $125 + Trophy
6th–10th — $50 each

Wings

1st — $300 + Trophy
2nd — $200 + Trophy
3rd — $100 + Trophy
4th–10th — $50 each

Ribeye

1st — $300 + Trophy
2nd — $200 + Trophy
3rd — $100 + Trophy
4th–10th — $50 each

Kids Q

1st — $100 + Trophy
2nd — $50 + Trophy
3rd — $25 + Trophy
4th–10th — $50 each

Contest Logistics

Trailers Accepted: Yes
Electricity Provided: No
Camping Available: No

There are no hookups, but cooks may arrive the night before. Contact Jason in advance if arriving early.

Contacts

Promoter: Jason Twenter
Phone: 660-621-3082
Email: twenterj@tipton.k12.mo.us

RCOA Representative: Roxanne Whitworth
Phone: 573-289-1986
Email: whitworthr@tipton.k12.mo.us

Support: support@ribcookoffassociation.com

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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

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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.

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2026 Smoke on the Sound

09/26/2026

6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, WA 98052

Smoke on the Sound

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location: Marymoor Park
Address: 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, WA 98052
County: King County

Categories and Entry Fees

Spare Ribs — $125
Wings — $75

Day-of Schedule

Cooks Meeting — 9:00 AM
Judges Meeting — 12:00 PM
Wings Turn-In — 1:00 PM
Ribs Turn-In — 2:00 PM
Awards — 4:00 PM

Payouts

Spare Ribs

1st Place — $600
2nd Place — $400
3rd Place — $200
4th Place — $200
5th Place — $100

Wings

1st Place — $400
2nd Place — $200
3rd Place — $100
4th Place — $50
5th Place — $50
Contest Logistics

Trailers Accepted: Yes
Electricity Available: No
Camping Available: Yes
Camping/Hookups: Pavement only; no hookups.

Additional Information

The RCOA Rib Cookoff on September 26 will be held in conjunction with the KCBS Masters Contest on September 27.

Nearby Hotel: Redmond Archer Hotel

Promoter

Dan Denny
Phone: 503-750-3496
Email: dandenny67@yahoo.com

RCOA Representative

Alta Hertz
Phone: 360-600-5727

Registration

Register at: www.ribcookoffassociation.com

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The Road to Barbecue Country A Backyard BBQ Contest

09/26/2026

335 W-W Industrial Park, Washington, MO

The Road to Barbecue Country
A Backyard BBQ Contest

Presented by: Blues Hog
Date: September 26, 2026
Location: Blues Hog HQ
Address: 335 W-W Industrial Park, Washington, MO

Contest Categories
Cook’s Choice Chicken
Spare Ribs

Contest Format: Bring your own meat and grill
Competition Space: 10' × 10'
Electricity: No power provided

Entry Information

Entry Fee: $100
Team Limit: First 40 teams
Team Requirement: One head cook per team
Eligibility: Open to cooks with lifetime competition earnings of $1,500 or less

Payouts
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $100

The winner will earn a spot on Barbecue Country Season 2.

Schedule
7:00 AM: Set Up
8:30 AM: Cooks Meeting
3:00–3:30 PM: Turn-In
4:30 PM: Awards
Registration

Register at: https://www.ribcookoffassociation.com

Registration Deadline: August 31, 2026

Contact

Questions may be emailed to: jheien@blueshog.com
Rep: Jody Harris and Dirk Mullins

Additional competition details will be provided upon registration.

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Saturday Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer 'N BBQ - 2025

09/27/2025

Central Park, 1500 S Main 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 Central Park, 1500 S Main St.Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, 74012, on Friday and Saturday, September 26th and 27th, 2025. Here are the details:

Location:

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

Dates:

Friday & 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

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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

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Fat Guy Club Charity BBQ Competition

10/03/2025

9900 SW 89th St, Mustang, OK 73064

Fat Guy Club Charity BBQ Competition

📍 Location: 9900 SW 89th St, Mustang, OK 73064
📅 Date: October 3, 2025
Promoter: Fat Guy Club – 972-415-2072
ROCA Representatives:

Dirk Mullins – 580-334-5928

David Russell – 405-850-6422

💲 Entry Fees

Ribs: $125 each

Rib A: Baby Back

Rib B: St. Louis Cut Spares

Wings: $50

💰 Payouts

Wings

1st – $200

2nd – $100

3rd – $75

4th – $50

Progressive Rib Payout
(Varies by number of teams)

20 Teams: $1,700 total purse

25 Teams: $2,000 total purse

30 Teams: $2,300 total purse

35 Teams: $2,600 total purse

Example payouts:

1st: $700 (20 teams) → $1,000 (35 teams)

2nd: $400 (20 teams) → $500 (35 teams)

3rd: $300 (20 teams) → $400 (35 teams)

4th: $200 (20 teams) → $250 (30+ teams)

Payouts continue through 10th place depending on team count.

⏰ Timeline

Move-In: 11:00 AM

Cooks Meeting: 1:00 PM

Judges Meeting: 4:00 PM

Wings Turn-In: 5:00 – 5:30 PM

Rib A (Baby Back) Turn-In: 6:00 – 6:30 PM

Rib B (St. Louis Spares) Turn-In: 7:00 – 7:30 PM

Awards: 8:00 PM

ℹ️ Additional Details

Trailers Welcome: YES

Electricity: NO (Generators welcome)

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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

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2026 1ST ANNUAL BYC BBQ FEAST DOUBLE RIB CONTEST

08/15/2026

1401 SMITH ST, WARSAW, IN 46580

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

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

TIMELINE
See flyer.

PAYOUTS — EACH RIB CATEGORY
See flyer.

PAYOUTS — WINGS
See flyer.

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

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

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

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

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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

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2026 KIDSQ Main Street Smokin’ on the Rails: KidsQ Burger Showdown

08/22/2026

114 N Main Street, Chaffee, Missouri 63740

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

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

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

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

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2026 BBQ & Bluegrass Bash

08/22/2026

101 Bay Beach Rd., Green Bay, WI 54302

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

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

Entry fees

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

Schedule and payouts

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

Important notes

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

Contacts

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

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2026 Payne County Smoke Show

08/29/2026

Payne County Fairgrounds, Stillwater, OK

Payne County Smoke Show

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

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

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

See Flyer for payouts.

Overall Grand Champion

Awarded to the team with the highest combined total points.

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

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2026 Nora’s Rib Battle- cancelled

08/30/2026

1843 US Hwy 12, Deerfield, Wisconsin 53538

Nora’s Rib Battle

📅 August 30, 2026

Location

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

Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily

Event Sponsors

Event Sponsor: Nora’s

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

Competition Format

Double Rib Competition

St. Louis Style Ribs

Rib A

Rib B

Supper Club Steak

Kids Chicken Legs

Entry Fees

Ribs: $100 each (A & B)

Spares: Both

Steak: $50

Kids: $25

Payouts

Payouts and Schedule - Please see flyer.

Promoter: Tim Reichert
📞 608-977-1764

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

Additional Notes

Trailers Welcome

No Electricity

No Meat Inspection

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2026 The Rib Bowl

09/05/2026

615 Industrial Park Dr
Selmer, TN 38375

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

Sponsors

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

Location

615 Industrial Park Dr
Selmer, TN 38375

Promoter & Rep

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

Site Notes

Trailers welcome
No electricity provided

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

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

Schedule

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

Rib Payouts

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

Wing Payouts

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

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

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

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2026 Wings contest for Treb's Forever

09/11/2026

Joe Wheeler Park, 3101 FM 51 South, Decatur, Texas

$25 entry fee for wings with 100% payout.

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2026 Treb’s 4Ever Rib Cookoff

09/12/2026

Joe Wheeler Park, 3101 FM 51 South, Decatur, Texas

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

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

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

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

Payouts and Schedules please see the flyer.

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

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2026 2nd Annual Lyndon Station VFW Hero Support Rib Cookoff

09/19/2026

Travis Fitzgerald Park
Lyndon Station, WI 53944

2nd Annual Lyndon Station VFW Hero Support Rib Cookoff

Date
September 19, 2026

Location
Travis Fitzgerald Park
Lyndon Station, WI 53944

Fees

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

Rib A: Wet

Rib B: Dry

Chicken Wings Ancillary: $50

Contest Format
Double Rib Contest

Pay Outs

Ribs A & B

1st: $750 + Trophy

2nd: $400 + Medal

3rd: $300 + Medal

4th: $200 + Medal

5th: $100 + Medal

6th–10th: $25 + Medal

Based on 25 teams

Ancillary

1st: $200

2nd: $100

3rd: $50

Move In
September 18th starting at 4:00 PM

Saturday September 19th Timeline

Cooks Meeting at 8:00 AM

Judge’s Meeting at 11:00 AM

Wing Turn In: 12:30 PM–1:00 PM

Rib Turn In A Wet: 1:30 PM–2:00 PM

Rib Turn In B Dry: 2:30 PM–3:00 PM

Awards: 3:30 PM

Site Notes

All trailers welcomed

Meat inspection

No electricity or water

RCOA Rep
Anita Moore
920-420-4618

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

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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).

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2026 5th Annual Give Domestic Violence the Boot Rib Cookoff

09/26/2026

Front Beach / N. Park Ave in Port O’Connor, TX

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

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

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

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

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2026 Hub Harvest Festival

09/26/2026

201 S. Christian Ave., Moundridge, KS 67107

Hub Harvest Festival – RCOA BBQ Contest

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

Categories and Entry Fees

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

Schedule

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

Event Details

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

Contacts

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

RCOA Representative: Dirk Mullins
405-614-2778

Sponsors

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

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Harvest Festival Rib Cook-Off

09/27/2025

201 South Christian Avenue, Moundridge, KS (South of the 4-way stop)

🔥 Harvest Festival – Rib Cook-Off Contest
📍 Location:
201 South Christian Avenue, Moundridge, KS (South of the 4-way stop)

📅 Date:
Saturday, September 27, 2025

🕒 Timeline:
7:00 AM – Set Up

9:00 AM – Cooks Meeting

12:00 PM – Judges Meeting

1:00 – 1:30 PM – Kids Q Steak Turn-In

2:00 – 2:30 PM – Rib Turn-In

3:00 PM – Awards

💸 Entry Fees:
Rib Entry (St. Louis Style Spare): $125

Kids Q Steak Entry: $50

🥩 Steak Provided

💰 Progressive Rib Payouts - See Flyer

🎪 Extras:
Trailers Welcome

Electricity Provided for Kids Q

Dinner Fundraiser (5:30–7:00 PM):
All proceeds from the Kids Q and benefit dinner go towards the Kaufman Family.

📣 Contacts:
Promoter:
📞 Moundridge Lions Club – 620-386-4883
📧 moundridgelionsclub@gmail.com

Rib Rep:
Dirk Mullins
📞 580-334-5928
📧 wdirkmullins@yahoo.com

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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

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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

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