2026 -13th Annual Frozen Bones Challenge
DATE
02/21/2026
LOCATION
Van Dyne Lions Park, 700 E Lone Elm Rd. Van Dyne, WI 54979
FEE
Baby Back Ribs - $125, St. Louis Ribs - $125, Both Ribs - $250, Wings - $50, Both Ribs and Wings - $300, Baby Back Ribs and Wings - $175, St. Louis Ribs and Wings - $175
DETAILS
13th Annual Frozen Bones Challenge
Double Rib Event
📅 Date
February 21, 2026
📍 Location
Van Dyne Lions Park
700 E Lone Elm Rd.
Van Dyne, WI 54979
🧑💼 Event Contacts
Promoter:
Timothy J. Schopp
📞 920-410-1897
📧 tjschopp@new.rr.com
RCOA Reps:
Anita & Tony Moore
📞 920-420-4618
💰 Entry Fees
Baby Back Ribs: $125
St. Louis Style Ribs: $125
Ancillary Chicken Wings: $50
🏆 Payouts
(Based on minimum entries: 25 Rib entries / 20 Ancillary entries)
Ribs – Each Category
1st Place: $700
2nd Place: $350
3rd Place: $250
4th Place: $150
5th Place: $100
Ancillary (Wings)
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100
4th Place: $50
5th Place: $25
⏰ Timeline
Friday, Feb 20
2:00 PM – Move-In Begins
Saturday, Feb 21
8:00 AM – Cooks Meeting
11:00 AM – Judges Meeting
12:00–12:30 PM – Ancillary Turn-In
1:00–1:30 PM – Rib A (Baby Back) Turn-In
2:00–2:30 PM – Rib B (St. Louis Style) Turn-In
3:30 PM (or earlier) – Awards
⚠️ Important Notes
NO electricity provided
NO meat inspection
Trailers welcome