
8th Annual SAL Rib Cookoff

DATE
08/16/2025
LOCATION
14414 Ford Drive, New Lenox, Illinois, 60451
FEE
Ribs - $125, Wings - $25, Ribs and Wings - $150
DETAILS
8th Annual SAL Rib Cookoff hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 1977.
The event will take place on August 16, 2025, at 14414 Ford Drive, New Lenox, Illinois, 60451. All proceeds will go towards benefiting veterans and community efforts.
Event Details:
Move-In Time: 7:00 AM
Cooks Meeting: 9:00 AM
Judge's Meeting: 1:30 PM
Chicken Wing Turn-In: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Rib Turn-In: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Awards Ceremony: 5:00 PM
Entry Fees and Payouts:
Ribs Entry: $125 (St. Louis Style or Baby Back)
Chicken Wings Entry: $25
Payouts for Ribs:
1st place: $1,000
2nd place: $500
3rd place: $250
4th place: $200
5th place: $175
6th-10th place: $100 each
Payouts for Wings:
1st place: $200
2nd place: $100
3rd place: $50
Additional Information:
Limited electricity is available; generators are welcomed.
Event Representatives:
Tim Craft, Email: tcraft98@gmail.com, Phone: 312-848-8301
Dirk Mullins, Phone: 580-334-5928