10th Annual
RIB FEST COOK-OFF

DATE: Saturday, August 23 2025
LOCATION: Zimmerman American Legion
12674 Fremont Ave, Zimmerman MN
Details:
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Ribs are St Louis Style
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Each team will cook 10 racks (if you are able to cook more or can’t do 10, let us know)
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Cost is $150 per team which pays for the Ribs
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Ribs will be sold to the public for $2.00 per bone
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Turn in time is 2:00 – 2:15 PM
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Public tasting will begin at 3:00 PM
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Entry deadline is August 17, 2025
Awards:
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1st Place awarded $500, Trophy and Bragging Rights
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2nd Place awarded $350, Trophy and Bragging Rights
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3rd Place Awarded $250, Trophy and Bragging Rights
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Best in Show Trophy and Bragging Rights
Secret shoppers will be coming around throughout the day to check out your set up and personality. They will pick their favorite.
Set Up:
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Canopies and tents are permitted. Weighted only! No stakes in the pavement please.
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Gas, charcoal, wood, and electric pits are acceptable, but must be contained.
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Please bring a generator if you are using electricity.
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Teams provide their own cooking devices, power, equipment, worktables, chairs, tents, canopies, etc. All preparation and cooking is to be done within your designated space.
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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.