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Toadsuck Harley Davidson Rib Cook Off Contest

02/03/2024

1110 Collier Dr., Conway, Arkansas

Ribs Entry Fee -$125; Wings Entry Fee - $25; Ribs and Wings Entry Fee - $150
Age Limit 14 years old.

RIBS: Trophy plus
1st place: $1000
2nd place: $500
3rd place: $400
4th place: $200
5th place: $150
6th through 10th: $100 each.

WINGS:
1st place: $125
2nd place: $75
3rd place: $50
4th place: $25
5th place: $25

Ribs - Can be either St. Louis cut or Baby Back Ribs
**Wings - 12 pieces total in a box. Wings must be separated and not whole. 6 drums and 6 flats. No garnish. Judging criteria will be same as ribs: Appearance, Taste, and Tenderness with the same scoring system.

If you want to judge contact John Lindsey and Brent Howard.

Promoters are John Lindsey & Brent Howard
Phone numbers: John 870-271-9848 Brent 870-307-5888

There will be a dedicated judging area inside, indoor bathrooms, and room for close to 100 teams. Hotels right down the street.

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Red River Classic

03/15/2024

2526 S. Commerce Ardmore OK. 73401

Entry Fee - $100 Age limit 14 years old.

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DeSoto Wings and Ribs Competition and Festival

04/05/2025

Olive Branch City Park, 8267 Goodman Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654

Must be 14 years old to cook. DeSoto Wings and Ribs Competition and Festival scheduled for April 5, 2025, in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

Entry Fees:

RIBS ($100 - Must provide 6 ribs for judging)

TRADITIONAL WINGS ($150 - Must provide 10 wings for judging) - 5 drummies and 5 flats

UNIQUE WINGS ($150 - Must provide 10 wings for judging) - 5 drummies and 5 flats

TRADITIONAL WINGS & UNIQUE WINGS ($200) - Must provide 10 wings for judging) - 5 drummies and 5 flats

RIBS & TRADITIONAL WINGS ($200)

RIBS & UNIQUE WINGS ($200)

RIBS & TRADITIONAL WINGS & UNIQUE WINGS ($250)

PEOPLE’S CHOICE ($50 - WINNER TAKES HALF! (Must provide 300 wings for judging)

Schedule:

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Load In
9:30 AM: Cooks Meeting
11:00 AM: People's Choice Tasting Begins
1:00 PM: Turn in Traditional Wings
2:00 PM: Turn in Unique Wings
3:00 PM: Turn in Ribs
2:30 PM: People's Choice Tasting Ends
4:00 PM: Awards

Cash Prizes:

Ribs:
1st: $800
2nd: $400
3rd: $300
4th: $200
5th: $150
6th-10th: $100

Traditional Wings:
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100

Unique Wings:
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100

People's Choice Wings: 50/50 Split

All proceeds benefit the DeSoto County Dream Center, Inc.

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Eclipse Moon Over the Saline

04/06/2024

406 Fairfield Road, Benton, Arkansas 72015

Double Rib Cookoff. Must be 14 years old to cook. Each cook is $100 each

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Porkin @ GITMO Rib Cook-Off event

04/19/2025

921 South 8th Street, Cornell, Wisconsin 54732

Must be 14 years old to cook the Porkin @ GITMO Rib Cook-Off event.

Date: April 19th, 2025

Location: Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery, 921 South 8th Street, Cornell, Wisconsin 54732

Contact Number: 715-705-6212

Entry Fees: Spare Rib $125

Payout: 75% of all entry fees will be paid out

Schedule for April 19th:
9:00 AM – Cooks Meeting
3:00-3:30 PM – Judges Meeting
4:30 PM – Rib Turn In
5:00 PM – Awards

BBQ Dinner Plate: Available from 4 PM until gone, priced at $10/plate with all proceeds going to charity

Promoter: Daniel Osborn, Contact: 253-508-9634, Email: osborn_daniel@hotmail.com

Rib Rep: Dirk Mullins, Contact: 580-334-5928

Additional Information:
Trailers welcome, no electric

Special Note: April 18th at 5:00 PM is the move-in time.

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Noble County Smoke Eaters Rib Cook Association Contest

04/27/2024

Noble County Fairgrounds, 1 Ivanhoe Street, Perry, OK 73077

Rib Entry Fee - $100. Wings Fee - $25. KIDS Q - FREE and PORK CHOP provided. Age Limit 14 years old. Single Contest. Move in at 7am and Cooks meeting at 9am. Promoter: Cody Sullins (580) 336-1864 RIBS: Trophy plus
1st place: $1000
2nd place: $500
3rd place: $400
4th place: $200
5th place: $150
6th through 10th: $100 of

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Hawks Bluff Farm Rib Contest

05/17/2025

Blackwell, Missouri

Coming Soon!

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PORT CITY RIB COOKOFF FOR CATOOSA FOOTBALL

06/07/2025

2000 S Cherokee St., Catoosa, OK 74015

Coming Soon.

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LimpBrizkit 4th of July Bash

06/29/2024

811 Lee Street, Ryan, OK

4th of July party with Fireworks with music by Ryan Ready.
Must be 14 years old to cook.
Move In: Friday after 5:00pm
Anything Bacon turn-in: 2pm
Anything Chicken turn-in: 3pm
Rib turn-in: 4pm
Awards: 5pm

Ribs entry fee - $125
Anything Bacon fee - $50
Anything Chicken fee - $50

100% payback after expenses.

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Rolling Smoke at the Pawnee County Fair

07/25/2025

Larned, Kansas

Coming Soon!

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8th Annual SAL Rib Cookoff

08/16/2025

14414 Ford Drive, New Lenox, Illinois, 60451

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

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Woodward County Free Fair

08/24/2024

105 A Temple Houston Drive, Woodward, OK 73801

Age Limit 14 years or older.

Entry Fee - $100 - Single Rib,

Promoter: Bailey Kafka 580-334-6023

Rep: Dirk Mullins - 580-334-5928

Address: Woodward County Event Center
105 A Temple Houston Drive
Woodward County Fairgrounds
Woodward, OK 73801

Timelines:
Move in: August 23, 2024 - Friday after 1pm
Cooks Meeting: 9am
Judges Meeting: 1:30pm
Turn In - 2-2:30pm
Awards - 3pm
People's Choice - 4pm

Prize Money - 1st place - $1000
2nd place - $500
3rd place - $400
4th place - $200
5th place - $150
6th-10 place - Certificates

Trailers welcome

Lots of shade

Bring Kids - Water Park across from comp sites

There is a People's choice if the cooks would like to sign up and Ribs will be provided for People's Choice. If interested give Bailey a call at 580-334-6023

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Inaugural Lyndon Station VFW Hero Support Rib Cookoff

09/20/2025

Travis Fitzgerald Park, Lyndon Station, WI 53944

Must be 14 years old.

Entry Fees:
Ribs: $125 per rib entry (Spares only).
Bloody Mary Ancillary: $50.

Contest Type: Double Rib Contest.

Prize Payouts:

Ribs A & B:
1st Place: $750
2nd Place: $400
3rd Place: $300
4th Place: $200
5th Place: $100
6th-10th Place: $25 each (based on 25 teams).

Ancillary - Bloody Mary:
1st Place: $400
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $150
4th Place: $100
5th Place: $25.

Move-In: Starts September 19th at 4:00 PM.

September 20th Events:
Cooks Meeting: 8:00 AM.
Judge’s Meeting: 10:00 AM.
Bloody Mary Turn-In: 12:00 PM–12:15 PM.
Rib Turn-In A: 1:00 PM–1:30 PM.
Rib Turn-In B: 2:00 PM–2:30 PM.
Awards Ceremony: 3:30 PM.

Additional Notes:
No Electricity or Water Will Be Provided.
All Trailers Welcome.

Contact Information:
Reps: Anita Moore (920-420-4618).
Promoters: Tim Schopp / Kurt Moore (608-387-2648, kurtmoore107@gmail.com).

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Blazer BBQ Contest

09/28/2024

425 N. Waverly Road, Gardner, KS

Must be 14 years old to cook Ribs. Rib Entry Fee - $125; Sausage - $25, Kid Burger - FREE Payouts:
Ribs:

1st: $650 + Trophy
2nd: $350 + Trophy
3rd: $200 + Trophy
4th: $200 + Certificate
5th: $100 + Certificate
6th -10th: Certificate

Sausage:
1st: $100 + Trophy
2nd: $75
3rd: $50

Kids Q Burger:
1st: $50 Gift Card + Ribbon
2nd: $30 Gift Card + Ribbon
3rd: $20 Gift Card + Ribbon

Timeline:
7:00 AM: Move In
9:00: Cooks Meeting
11:00: Judges Meeting
12:00-12:30: Kids Burger Turn In
1:00-1:30: Sausage Turn In
2:00-2:30: Rib Turn In
3:30: Awards

Other Details:
Sausage provided by Fritz's KC Oldest Smokehouse
Hamburger provided by Cosentino's Price Chopper
Trailers are welcome, but there will be no electricity.
Only spare ribs are allowed.

Contact Information:
Promoter: Rochelle R Kilgore, 913-909-4785
Rep: Dirk Mullins, 580-334-5928

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Port O'Connor Rib & Steak Contest

09/28/2024

3674 Adams Avenue, Port O'Connor, Texas

Must be 14 years old to cook. Entry Fees are: Ribs - $125; Steak - $125; Anything Rum - $50; All in $275. Kids $25 or FREE if paid by adult. Move in times: 8am; Cooks Meeting 9am; Steak Turn in 1pm; Ribs turn in 3pm; Anything Rum 4pm; Awards - 5pm

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Appleton Wisconsin Rib contest

10/11/2025

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Hot Lips BBQ Cookoff

10/19/2024

1115 US 79, Thornton, AR 71766

Must be 14 years old to cook.
- Entry Fees:
  - Ribs: $125.00 (Spares Only)
  - Anything But: $25.00

- Payouts:
  - Ribs: 1st place - $1,000, with descending amounts for lower places
  - Anything But: 1st place - $250, with descending amounts for lower places

Event Timeline:
- Friday:
  - Move-in time and Cook's Supper at 6:30 PM at the Pavilion across from the Community Center.

- Saturday:
  - Cooks Meeting at 9:00 AM
  - Judge's Meeting at 12:00 PM
  - Anything But turn-in from 1:00-1:30 PM
  - Rib turn-in from 2:00-2:30 PM
  - Awards Ceremony at 3:30 PM

Additional Information:
- No Electricity: Trailers are welcome.
- Location for Trailers: 1024 US 79, Thornton, AR 71766

Promoter:Beverly Ellis (Phone: 870-250-1033, Email: bellis1533@gmail.com)
- Rep Contact:Sandy Truman (Phone: 870-872-1300)

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Chillin' and Ribbin'

02/08/2025

520 N. Bridge Street, Manawa, Wisconsin 54949

Entry Fees: St. Louis Style Ribs only for $125 per entry. (Wet Ribs and Dry Ribs)

Payouts: 75% of all entry fees will be paid to the Top 10 in both contests.

Timeline:
7:00 AM: Move In
9:00 AM: Cooks Meeting
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Judges Registration
1:00 PM: Dry Rib A Turn In
2:00 PM: Wet Rib B Turn In
4:00 PM (or earlier): Awards Ceremony

Charity Dinner: Smokin' Butt Dinner for charity at 4 PM until gone, $10 per plate, plus a rib auction.

Electricity: No electricity provided; trailers are welcome.

Contact: Promoter Brenda Vander at bkvanderz@gmail.com, and Rib Reps Anita & Tony Moore at 920-420-4618.

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BBQ Allstars Rib and Wing Challenge

03/22/2025

875 Goodman Road E, Southaven, MS 38671

BBQ Allstars Rib and Wing Challenge scheduled for March 22, 2025, at 875 Goodman Road E, Southaven, MS 38671. Here are the specific details:

Event: BBQ Allstars Rib and Wing Challenge
Date: March 22, 2025
Location: 875 Goodman Road E, Southaven, MS 38671
Competitions and Entry Fees:

Ribs:
Ribs A (Prairie Fresh USA Prime® Loin Back Ribs)
Ribs B (Prairie Fresh USA Prime® St. Louis Ribs)
Entry Fee: $125 per category
Ancillary Category: Chicken Wings
Entry Fee: $75

Payouts:

Ribs for each contest:
1st: $1000
2nd: $750
3rd: $500
4th: $300
5th: $200
6th-10th: $100 each

Chicken Wings:
1st: $500
2nd: $250
3rd: $125
Schedule:

6:00 AM: Move in
9:00 AM: Cooks Meeting
12:00 PM: Judges Meeting
1:00-1:30 PM: Ancillary (Chicken Wings) Turn In
2:00-2:30 PM: Rib A (Baby Back) Turn In
3:00-3:30 PM: Rib B (St. Louis) Turn In
4:30 PM: Awards (probably at 4 PM)
Additional Information:

Ribs are provided for the contestants.
Trailers are welcome, but no electricity is available.
Promoter: Pete & Melissa Cookston (Contact: 662-510-5690, pete@melissacookston.com)
REP: Dirk Mullins (Contact: 580-334-5928)
QR codes are likely linked to additional event or registration information.

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Porkmania

04/05/2025

Polish Center of Wisconsin in Franklin, WI.

Must be 14 years old to cook. Porkmania 2025, a BBQ contest happening on April 5, 2025, at the Polish Center of Wisconsin in Franklin, WI.

Key Details:
Double Rib Contest with pay-outs for Ribs A & B:

1st: $700
2nd: $400
3rd: $300
4th: $200
5th: $100
(based on 25 teams)

Ancillary Contest: Jones Dairy Farm Breakfast Meats with similar pay-outs:

1st: $700
2nd: $400
3rd: $300
4th: $200
5th: $100
(based on 20 teams)
Entry Fee: $125 per category

All Meat Provided (including ribs and ancillary items)

Timeline:
Move-In: 6:00 AM
Cooks Meeting: 8:00 AM
Judge's Meeting: 11:00 AM
Ancillary Turn-In: 12:00 PM
Rib Turn-In A: 1:00 PM
Rib Turn-In B: 2:00 PM
Awards Ceremony: 3:30 PM

Notes:
No electricity or water provided
All trailers are welcome.

Contacts:
Rep: Anita Moore (920-420-4618)
Promoters: Joe Parajecki (262-957-7546) and Timothy J. Schopp (920-410-1897)

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QUE'N AT THE LAKE

04/12/2025

343 W. Ealum Avenue, Ketchum, OK 74349

"Que'n at the Lake" event:

Event Date and Location:

Date: April 12, 2025
Address: 343 W Ealum Ave., Ketchum, OK 74349
Contest Details:

Ribs Contest: $125 per Rib Entry
Payouts:
1st: $1000
2nd: $500
3rd: $300
4th: $200
5th: $150
6th-10th: $100 each
Ancillary Contest (Chicken Wings): $50 Entry
Payouts:
1st: $250
2nd: $150
3rd: $100
Kids Q Contest (Hot Dogs): $25 Entry
Payouts:
1st: $50
2nd: $40
3rd: $30
4th: $20
5th-10th: $10 each
Event Schedule:

Move in Time: 7:00 AM
Cooks Meeting: 9:00 AM
Judges' Meeting: 11:00 AM
Kids Q Turn In: 12:00-12:30 PM
Ancillary Turn In: 1:00-1:30 PM
Rib Turn In A: 2:00-2:30 PM
Rib Turn In B: 3:00-3:30 PM
Awards: 4:30 PM
Event Features:

Jump house for kids
Food trucks
Arts and craft booths
Officials:

Reps: Dirk Mullins
Promoter: Scott Brown (Contact: 580-334-5928, browngrandlake@att.net)
General Information:

All trailers are welcome.
No electricity or water will be provided.

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Carlisle Rib Cookoff

04/20/2024

145 Raborn Road, Carlisle, Arkansas 72024

Must be 14 years old to cook. Camping is allowed overnight, includes showers and restrooms. Trailers welcome. St. Louis style Ribs. Entry Fee for Ribs -$125; Wings - $25; Payout for Ribs is $2900; Payout for Wings $150 - 1st; $100 - 2nd; $50 - 3rd. BJ Greene is the promoter.

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O' So Good BBQ Festival

05/02/2025

Blount County Multi Purpose Center, 6700 County Highway 1, Cleveland, Alabama 35049

Must be 14 years old to cook. Move in time - 7am; Cooks Meeting - 2pm; Judges Meeting- 6pm; Rib Turn in A - 7pm; Awards - 8pm. Payout: 1st place - $1,000; 2nd place - $500; 3rd place - $400; 4th place - $300; 5th place - $200; 6th-10th places - $100 Promoter - Garreth Price (205) 353-8404 brothersq205@gmail.com

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Longhorn Showdown Cookoff

05/24/2025

304 Dr. Lee Simmons Street, Jones, OK 73049

Coming Soon

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Blanchard Band Rib Cookoff

06/21/2025

Blanchard, OK

Coming Soon

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Arnett Masonic Lodge Rib Cookoff

07/04/2025

116 Adams Street, Arnett, Oklahoma 73832

Arnett Masonic Lodge Rib Cookoff organized by the Rib Cookoff Association. It will take place on July 4, 2025, at 116 Adams Street, Arnett, Oklahoma 73832. Here are the details:

Payouts for Ribs:

1st Place: $1000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $400
4th Place: $200
5th Place: $150
6th-10th Places: $100 each
Entry Fees:

St. Louis Style Rib: $125
Wings: $25
Schedule:

7:00 AM: Move In
9:00 AM: Cooks Meeting
12:30 PM: Judges Meeting
1:30-2:00 PM: Wing Turn In
2:30-3:00 PM: Rib Turn In
4:00 PM: Awards
Promoter:

Arnett Masonic Lodge
Scott Vincent/Sage Vincent
Contact emails: scottvyspld.net, vincentsage82@gmail.com
Contact phone numbers: 405-420-6801, 806-676-8783
Rep:

Dirk Mullins
Contact phone: 580-334-5928
Additional Information:

Trailers welcome
No electricity available
Website for rules and sign up: ribcookoffassociation.com

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Rolling Smoke at the Pawnee County Fair

07/26/2025

Larned, Kansas

Coming Soon

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Grilling for the FUNd

08/17/2024

NMMC Walking Track (S Madison & Garfield) Tupelo, Mississippi

Must be 14 years old to cook Ribs or Tacos. MOVE IN:: 6:30 am


RIBS ENTRY FEE - $100
TACOS ENTRY FEE - $50
KIDSQ ENTRY FEE - $25

COOKS MEETING:: 9:00 am
KIDS TURN IN: 2:00 pm (ANYTHING PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA)
TACOS TURN-IN: 3:00 pm

RIB TURN-IN:: 4:00 pm
AWARDS:: 5:00 pm

Ribs payout ribs
1-1000
2-500
3-400
4-200
5-100
6/10-trophy

Taco payout
1-500
2-300
3-200
4-100
5-50

Kids payout
1-150
2-100
3-50
4-25
5-25

PROMOTER NAME:: - Michael Rhea
PHONE:: 662-304-0253
EMAIL:: mike.rhea@att.net

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Grillstock Rib Contest

09/12/2025

Moore, OK

Details coming soon

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Moundridge Lions Club Rib Contest

09/27/2025

Moundridge, KS

Details coming soon.

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Harvest Festival Rib Cookoff Contest

09/28/2024

201 South Christian Avenue, Moundridge, Kansas

Must be 14 years old to cook. Entry for Ribs is $125. Set up at 8am, 10am Cooks Meeting, 4pm Turn in, 5pm Awards. Trailers are welcome. 1st place - $1,000, 2nd place - $500, 3rd place - $300, 4th place - $200, 5th place - $100

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Kickapoo Casino Double Rib Cookoff

10/05/2024

38900 West MacArthur Street, Shawnee, OK 74804

Kickapoo Casino Shawnee, located at 38900 West MacArthur St, Shawnee, OK. The event will be held on Saturday, October 5, and the promoter and representative is Dirk Mullins.

Entry Fee: $100 for Ribs A and $100 for Ribs B (Spare Ribs).
Payouts for the Ribs Competition:
1st: $1,500
2nd: $800
3rd: $600
4th: $400
5th: $200
6th – 10th: $100

Event Schedule:
7 AM: Move In
10 AM: Cooks Meeting
1 PM: Judges Meeting
1:30–2 PM: Ribs A Turn In
2–2:30 PM: Ribs B Turn In
3:30 PM: Awards Ceremony

Prizes: There is a chance to win various prizes inside the casino:
11 AM: Thermapen® ONE
Noon: Signals™ Alarm Thermometer
1 PM: Gateway Drum Smoker® Straight UP 30G

Trailers Welcome: Limited electricity is available.

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Hoff Cattle Drive Rib and Wing Contest

10/18/2025

11000 South Woodland St., Olathe, KS 66061

Hoff Cattle Drive Rib and Wing Contest organized by the Rib Cookoff Association, scheduled for October 18, 2025, at 11000 South Woodland St., Olathe, KS 66061. Here are the detailed elements from the flyer:

Payouts for Beef Ribs:

1st Place: $1000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $300
4th Place: $200
5th Place: $150
6th-10th Places: $100 each
Payouts for Wings:

1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $200
4th Place: $150
5th Place: $100
Entry Fees:

Beef Ribs: $125
Wings: $75
Schedule:

7:00 AM: Move In
9:00 AM: Cooks Meeting & Meat Pickup
2:00 PM: Judges Meeting
2:30 PM: Wing Turn In
4:00-4:30 PM: Beef Rib Turn In
5:30 PM: Awards
Additional Information:

Beef ribs will be provided by Hat Creek Butchery.
Trailers are welcome.
No electricity is available.
Promoter:

Taylor Jezik
Email: eventplanning.taylorjezik@gmail.com
Rep:

Dirk Mullins
Contact phone: 580-334-5928

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Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer 'N BBQ in Broken Arrow

10/19/2024

333 W. Dallas St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Must be 14 years or older to cook ribs.
Entry Fee: $125 for Rib category, $35 for Ancillary category.

Categories:
Ribs: Spare Ribs
Ancillary: Anything from the Farmers Market
Payouts:

Rib Category:
1st: $1,000 + Trophy
2nd: $600 + Trophy
3rd: $500 + Trophy
4th: $300 + Trophy
5th: $200 + Trophy
6th-10th: $100 + Trophy

Ancillary Category:
50/50 Split for 1st-5th + Trophy
Timeline:

7:00 AM: Move In
9:00 AM: Cooks Meeting
11:00 PM: Judges Meeting
12:00 PM: Ancillary Turn In
2:00-2:30 PM: Rib Turn In
3:30 PM: Awards

Small trailers welcome, no electricity available
Sponsored by Q 66 Promo, AVB Bank, Broken Arrow Brewing Co., Sinclair Auto Center, Hasty Bake Charcoal Grills

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Josh Hardin Benefit Rib Cookoff

03/08/2025

3101 FM-51, Decatur, Texas 76234 (Women's Building)

Move in Friday March 7, 2025 after 6pm or Saturday morning.
$125 Fee for over $4,000 in prize money
KidsQ fee - $20
Kids are cooking hamburgers and "Anything Goes" that fits into a box.
Spare Ribs
Cooks Meeting - 9AM Saturday
KidsQ turn in - 12PM
Rib Turn-In 1-1:30PM
Awards - 2:30PM
BBQ, Dinner, Fundraiser and Concert - 6-10PM - $50 a person
All proceeds to benefit the Hardin Family.

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BBQ Rib Showdown

03/23/2024

SPJST Lodge 29 Taylor, 5025 FM619, Taylor, Texas 76574

Entry Fee - $100
Age Limit: 14+

1st-5th Place: Custom Trophy + Cash Prize
Places 6th - 10th Place: Certificate
80% Payout + Added Money

PORK SPARE RIBS ONLY!!!

Cooks meeting: 8 am
Turn in 2 pm
Awards 3 pm
Register here: https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/BGMQKMVQARQ6A

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DeSoto Wings and Ribs Competition and Festival

04/06/2024

8267 Goodman Road Olive Branch, MS. 38654

NO MEAT INSPECTION. Trailers are allowed. Entry Fee for Ribs only $100; Traditional Wings only $150; Unique Wings only $150; Ribs and Traditional Wings $200; Ribs and Unique Wings $200; Unique and Traditional Wings $200; Ribs, Traditional and Unique Wings $250; People's Choice (wings) $50; Age limit 14 years old. Payouts: RIBS
1st: $800
2nd: $400
3rd: $300
4th: $200
5th: $150
6th-10th: $100
Traditional Wings
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
Unique Wings
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
People's Choice will be 50/50 split Load in: 7-10am; 9:30am Cooks meeting for Ribs and Wings; 11am People's Choice Wings Tasting begins; 1pm Turn in Traditional Wings; 1:30pm Turn in Unique Wings; 2pm Turn in Ribs; 2:30pm People's Choice Tasting Ends; 3:30pm Awards

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Holy Smokes - J-Bar-C Cowboy Church Rib Cookoff

04/18/2025

Palmer, Texas

Coming Soon

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Lake Views & BBQ

04/25/2025

6237 E 100th St N, Wagoner, OK
Venue: Sequoyah Bay State Park

"Lake Views & BBQ" event:

Event Name and Theme: Lake Views & BBQ

Date and Location:

Date: April 25-26, 2025
Address: 6237 E 100th St N, Wagoner, OK
Venue: Sequoyah Bay State Park
Sponsored By: Wagoner Lions Club

Wagoner Lions Club
Associated with the Rib Cook-off Association
Contest Categories:

Ribs
Cook's Choice
Payouts for Ribs Contest:

1st: $1,000 + Trophy
2nd: $500
3rd: $400
4th: $300
5th: $200
6th-10th: Certificates
Entry Fees:

Ribs: $125
Event Timeline:

8:00 AM: Move In
3:00 PM: Cooks Meeting
4:30 PM: Judges Meeting
6:00-6:30 PM: Rib Turn In
8:00 PM: Awards
Event Details:

Trailers are welcome.
No electricity will be provided.
Contacts:

Promoter: Samantha Call, 918-577-1772, wagnerlionsclub@gmail.com
Rep: Kathy Street, 918-906-7928

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Swine in the Vines Rib Cook Off and Wing Contest

05/03/2025

11000 South Woodland St., Olathe, KS 66061

Swine in the Vines Rib Cook Off and Wing Contest organized by the Rib Cookoff Association, set to take place on May 3, 2025, at 11000 South Woodland St., Olathe, KS 66061. Here are the key details:

Payouts for Ribs:

1st Place: $1000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $300
4th Place: $200
5th Place: $150
6th-10th Places: $100 each
Payouts for Wings:

1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $200
4th Place: $150
5th Place: $100
Entry Fees:

St. Louis Style Rib: $125
Wings: $75
Schedule:

7:00 AM: Move In
9:00 AM: Cooks Meeting & Meat Pickup
1:00 PM: Judges Meeting
2:30 PM: Wing Turn In
3:30-3:50 PM: Rib Turn In
4:30 PM: Awards
Special Note:

Pork ribs will be provided by Hat Creek Butchery for St. Louis style entries.
Promoter:

Taylor Jezik
Email: eventplanning.taylorjezik@gmail.com
Rep:

Dirk Mullins
Contact phone: 580-334-5928
Additional Information:

Trailers welcome
No electricity available

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Longhorn Showdown Cookoff

05/25/2024

Jones, Oklahoma

Must be 14 years old to cook Ribs, Steak and Sausage. 14 and under will cook KidsQ. No meat inspection. Trailers are allowed. Entry fees: Ribs:$125, Steak: $50, Blue & Gold Sausage (provided): $25, Kids Q Wings: $25. Turn in times and Payouts listed on flyer. Cooks must enter all 3 categories to be eligible to win the Grand Champion Longhorn Trophy and Cash Prize

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LIMPBRIZKIT 4TH OF JULY BASH

06/28/2025

Ryan, Oklahoma

Coming Soon

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4th on the Farm Rib Cookoff

07/06/2024

2324 Old Decatur Road, Decatur, Texas 76234

EVENT LOCATION: Black Creek Farm, 2324 Old Decatur Road, Decatur, Texas 76234
80% Payout for Each Category
Paying 10 spots
Fees:
Baby Back Ribs: $125
Spare Ribs: $125
Move In: July 5, 2024 or July 6, 2024
Cooks Meeting: 9am
Judges Meeting:12pm
Turn in Baby Back Ribs: 1:30-2pm
Turn in Spare Ribs: 2:30pm-3pm
Awards: 4pm
TRAILERS ARE WELCOME
Justin West - 940-577-9543 (Promoter)
Must be 14 years old to cook.

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Rolling Smoke at the Pawnee County Fair

07/27/2024

400 E. 18th Street, Larned, KS 67550

Must be 14 years old to cook. Rolling Smoke at the Pawnee County Fair



Date: July 27, 2024



Contest – Double Rib Cook-Off



Location: Pawnee County Fair Grounds

400 E 18th St

Larned KS, 67550

Block of Rooms will be reserved at the Road Way Inn



Promoter Information:

Cory Johnson

785-656-0124

Cory.johnson@highplainsfarmcredit.com





Event Timeline:

Move In – July 26th starting at 10 a.m

(Having an SCA Steak Comp Friday night)

Rep – Dirk Mullins and Jody Harris



Entry Fee - $125 per Rib Contest – St Louis Style

Kids Que - $25 Entry



Cooks Meeting – 8 a.m.

Judges Meeting – 10 a.m. ??? – Whatever you think would work best for you
Kids Que Turn In – 12:00 – 12:15
Category - Pork chop
Rib Turn In A – 1:00 – 1:30
Rib Turn In B – 2:00 – 230
Awards – 330


Rib Payout – A&B

1st – 1000

2nd – 500

3rd – 400

4th – 300

5th – 200

6th—10th – 100



Kids Pay Out:

1st – 50

2nd – 40

3rd – 30

4th – 20

5th-10th – medal



All trailers welcome.

No Electricity or water will be provided.

RV Spots available - $25 a night – Includes Water and Electricity – First come First Serve – Fair is going on at same time, so space is limited –



Friday Night - Jake Gill will be performing in a Concert – plus Beer Garden

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Brighton BBQ Bash

08/22/2025

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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Buds Blues & BBQ Double Rib Contest

09/14/2024

Midway Travel Plaza, 6401 US 40, Columbia, MO 65202

Must be 14 years old to cook ribs. Entry Fee: $125 per rib entry.
Types of Ribs: Spare Ribs/St. Louis Style.

Payouts for Ribs A & B:
1st: $1,000
2nd: $500
3rd: $400
4th: $300
5th: $200
6th-10th: Trophies

Timeline:
7:00 AM: Move-in
10:00 AM: Cooks meeting
1:30 PM: Judges meeting
2:00-2:30 PM: Rib A turn-in
3:00-3:30 PM: Rib B turn-in
4:30 PM: Awards

Additional Info:
Trailers welcome
No electricity available

Promoter: John Borland, 408-680-9673, john@budsbluesandbbq.com
Representative: Dirk Mullins, 580-334-5928

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Port O'Connor Rib Contest

09/27/2025

Port O'Connor, Texas

Coming Soon!

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San Andres Masonic Lodge 170 Rib Cookoff

09/28/2024

Cameron Fiesta Grounds, 599 S Columbus Ave, Cameron, TX

Must be 14 years old to cook ribs.

Pork Ribs: $125 entry
Anything Bacon: $30 each entry (80% payout 1st-3rd)
Fajitas: $30 each entry (80% payout 1st-3rd)

Prize Payouts for Ribs:

1st: $1,000
2nd: $500
3rd: $300
4th: $200
5th: $150
6th-10th: $100
1st-3rd trophies

Schedule:
5:00 AM: Move in
9:00 AM: Cooks meeting

Turn-In Times:

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Anything Bacon
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Fajitas
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Ribs

Awards:
3:30 PM

Additional Information:

No outside alcohol; alcohol will be available for purchase.
All proceeds go to local high school scholarships.
Contact for Rules & Registration:
Blake Hairston

Phone: 979-220-6147
Email: blakehairston@live.com

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Adam's Rib Rib & Steak Challenge

10/05/2024

Lion's Park, Van Dyne, Wisconsin

Must be 14 years old to cook ribs. Entry Fees:

Rib entry: $125 per entry ( Ribs A & B)
WSC Steak entry: $150 (WSC steaks provided)
Payouts:

Ribs A & B:
1st: $1,000
2nd: $500
3rd: $400
4th: $300
5th: $200
6th-10th: Medals
WSC Steak:
1st: $1,000
2nd: $500
3rd: $400
4th: $300
5th: $200
6th-10th: Medals
Timeline:

7:00 AM: Move in
9:00 AM: Cooks meeting
11:00 AM: Judges meeting
12:00-12:30 PM: Steak turn in
1:00-1:30 PM: Rib A turn in
2:00-2:30 PM: Rib B turn in
3:30 PM: Awards
Additional Information:

Trailers are welcome, but there is no electricity.
St. Louis Style Ribs only.
Promoter: Timothy J. Schopp (Contact: 920-410-5897, tjschopp@new.rr.com)
Rep: Anita Moore (Contact: 920-420-4618)
Sponsored by Tim's Full Belli Deli, LLC in Oshkosh, WI (Contact: 920-410-1897)

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Pretty Good at Drinking Beer and BBQ

10/18/2025

Broken Arrow

Coming Soon

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