The Larry Spangberg Memorial Rib Cookoff
DATE
10/11/2025
LOCATION
Powell County Fairgrounds Blue Ribbon Pavilion in Deer Lodge, Montana
FEE
Rib A - $100, Rib B - $100, Rib A and Rib B - $200, Rib A and Wings - $150, Rib B and Wings - $150, Rib A and Rib B and Wings - $250
DETAILS
"The Larry Spangberg Memorial Rib Cookoff" scheduled for October 11, 2025, at the Powell County Fairgrounds Blue Ribbon Pavilion in Deer Lodge, Montana. Here are the details provided:
Location: 415 Vigilante Dr, Deer Lodge, MT 59722
Timeline:
7:00 AM: Move in
9:00 AM: Cooks meeting
12:00 PM: Judges meeting
1:00-1:30 PM: Wing turn in
2:00-2:30 PM: Rib A wet spares turn in
3:00-3:30 PM: Rib B dry spares turn in
4:30 PM: Awards
Entry Fees:
Ribs: $100 each
Wet & Dry Spares: Included in rib entry
Wings: $50
Payouts: 75% of entry fees in each contest
Promoter: Deer Lodge VFW Post 689
Contact Information:
Phone: 406-498-4144
Email: birddogbbq406@gmail.com
Rib Rep: Melissa Gallagher
Features:
Trailers welcome
Electricity available for an additional fee (contact promoter to reserve)