2026 DeSoto Wings & Ribs Competition & Festival
DATE
04/11/2026
LOCATION
8267 Goodman Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654
FEE
Ribs + Traditional Wings + Unique Wings + People’s Choice – $300, Ribs + Traditional Wings + Unique Wings – $250, Ribs + Traditional Wings – $200, Ribs + Unique Wings – $200, Traditional Wings + Unique Wings – $200, Traditional Wings only – $150, Unique Wings only – $150, Ribs only – $100, People’s Choice Wings Entry Fee: $50
DETAILS
📍 Olive Branch, Mississippi
📅 April 11, 2026
Sanctioning Body
🔥 Rib Cookoff Association
Competition Categories (3)
Ribs
Traditional Wings
Unique Wings
Entry Fees
Ribs + Traditional Wings + Unique Wings + People’s Choice – $300
Ribs + Traditional Wings + Unique Wings – $250
Ribs + Traditional Wings – $200
Ribs + Unique Wings – $200
Traditional Wings + Unique Wings – $200
Traditional Wings only – $150
Unique Wings only – $150
Ribs only – $100
People’s Choice Wings
Entry Fee: $50
50/50 payout
Must provide 300 wings for judging
Winner takes half of total People’s Choice pot
Cash Prizes
💰 $800 – $100 (by category and placement)
Event Schedule
7:00 – 9:00 AM: Load-In
9:00 AM: Cooks Meeting
11:00 AM: People’s Choice Tasting Begins
1:00 PM: Traditional Wings Turn-In
2:00 PM: Unique Wings Turn-In
2:30 PM: People’s Choice Tasting Ends
3:00 PM: Ribs Turn-In
3:00 PM: Blazin’ Challenge
4:00 PM: Awards
Benefiting Charity
❤️ All proceeds benefit the DeSoto County Dream Center, Inc.
Sign-Up Information
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