2026 The Rib Bowl
DATE
09/05/2026
LOCATION
615 Industrial Park Dr
Selmer, TN 38375
FEE
Rib A St Louis Style Ribs - $125, Rib B Baby Back Ribs - $125, Wings - $50, Rib A and Rib B - $250, Rib A and Wings - $175, Rib B and Wings - $175, Rib A and Rib B and Wings - $325
DETAILS
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