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11th Annual

RIB FEST COOK-OFF

Rib Fest 2024

Register to Compete!!

DATE: Saturday, August 29 2026
LOCATION: Zimmerman American Legion
12674 Fremont Ave, Zimmerman MN

Details:

  • Ribs are St Louis Style

  • Each team will cook 10 racks (if you are able to cook more/less, let us know)

  • Cost is $150 per team which pays for the Ribs

  • Ribs will be sold to the public for $2.00 per bone

  • Turn in time is 2:00 – 2:15 PM

  • Public tasting will begin at 3:00 PM

  • Entry deadline is August18, 2026

 

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
     

Set Up:

 

  • Canopies and tents are permitted. Weighted only! No stakes in the pavement please.

  • Gas, charcoal, wood, and electric pits are acceptable, but must be contained.

  • Please bring a generator if you are using electricity.

  • Teams provide their own cooking devices, power, equipment, worktables, chairs, tents, canopies, and serving dishes. All preparation and cooking is to be done within your designated space.

  • Serving Boats, Napkins, Wet Naps will all be provided by The Legion

  • Meat will be provided with the entry fee. No outside meat allowed. Each team will have a minimum of 10 racks of ribs with at least 11 bones.

Register to Compete in our Rib Cook-Off

Please provide all your information below, including how many racks you're willing to cook the day of. The goal is of course raising money for our Post and we appreciate if you are able to cook more than 10 racks.

Contact Jen at 763-242-4358 with any questions or post560events@yahoo.com.

Example: Tent & 2 Smokers, or Pull Behind need extra space, etc.

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