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2026 7th Annual Hot Lips RCOA BBQ Contest

DATE

11/07/2026

LOCATION

1115 US 79, Thornton, AR 71766

FEE

Wings - $25, Ribs - $125, Wings and Ribs - $150

DETAILS

The 7th Annual Hot Lips BBQ Cookoff on November 7, 2026 in Thornton, Arkansas. Proceeds benefit Step by Step for the Community Center. The event includes rib and chicken wing competitions, cash payouts, a Friday cook’s supper, Saturday judging and awards, and registration through the Rib Cook-Off Association website. Entry fees are $25 for chicken wings and $125 for ribs, with no electricity available and trailers welcomed.