11th Annual Rib Fest Cook-Off
Sat, Aug 29
|Zimmerman American Legion


Time & Location
Aug 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Zimmerman American Legion, 12674 Fremont Ave, Zimmerman, MN 55398, USA
About the event
ALL DAY EVENT! Our 11th Year in the books for Ribfest!
DATE: Saturday, August 29th
Teams will set up and start cooking at 7:00 AM (REGISTER TO COMPETE!)
FOR THE PUBLIC:
We are open to the public! Here's the schedule:
11:00 AM Horseshoe Tournament Registration $20/Team. 100% Payout
12:00 PM Horseshoes, DJ, Burgers, Brats & Dogs on the Patio
2:00 PM Rib Tickets On Sale in the Parking Lot (5 for $10 or 10 for $20)
PUBLIC TASTING
3:30 PM - Winners Announced
4:00 PM - Live Music on the Patio
Come out and support your local American Legion! COOKS WANTED - $150 Registration Fee
St Louis Style Ribs
Awards:
1st Place awarded $500, Trophy and Bragging Rights
2nd Place awarded $300, Trophy and Bragging Rights
3rd Place Awarded $200, Trophy and Bragging Rights
Dead Ass Last Trophy
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A SPONSOR?

