2026 Smokin for Paws
DATE
06/20/2026
LOCATION
Brussels Town Park, Brussels, Wisconsin
FEE
Rib A - St. Louis - $125, Rib B - Baby Backs - $125, Both Rib A and B - $250
DETAILS
🔥 Smokin’ for Paws 🔥
A Service Dog Fundraiser
Sanctioned by the Rib Cookoff Association
📅 Date: June 20, 2026
📍 Location: Brussels Town Park, Brussels, Wisconsin
🐾 Event Overview
Smokin’ for Paws is a competitive rib cook-off benefiting service dogs, bringing together pitmasters, live entertainment, and community fun for a great cause.
Entry Fee: $125 per team
Event Features Include:
Live music
Games
Raffle baskets
Silent auction
⏰ Event Schedule
6:00 AM – Team Set-Up
8:00 AM – Cooks’ Meeting
11:00 AM – Judges’ Meeting
1:00–1:30 PM – “A” St. Louis Ribs Turn-In
2:00–2:30 PM – “B” Baby Back Ribs Turn-In
2:45 PM – People’s Choice Awards
3:30 PM – Awards & Scores Announced
🏆 Progressive Payout Structure
20 Teams
1st Place – $700
2nd Place – $400
3rd Place – $300
4th Place – $200
5th Place – $100
6th Place – $50
7th Place – $50
25 Teams
1st Place – $800
2nd Place – $500
3rd Place – $300
4th Place – $200
5th Place – $100
(Awards paid through 10th place depending on final team count.)
🧑🍳 Event Team
Rib Rep: Anita Moore
Promoters:
Cody Krepline – 📞 920-255-0128
Tim Schopp – 📞 920-410-1897
🔥 Partners & Sponsors
Hosted in partnership with Sloppy Hog BBQ LLC
Sanctioned by the Rib Cookoff Association