HERE’S THE SIZZLE!
FREE ADMISSION
Come on down and soak in the atmosphere, enjoy the music, beer garden, vendors and cheer on your favorite teams.
TASTE THE GLORY
For just $20, grab a tasting plate and sample the mouthwatering ribs from each competing team. Cast your vote for the People's Choice Award!
HIGH STAKES COMPETITION
Witness the culinary artistry as teams vie for the $2,000 grand prize.
TEAM ENTRY
TEAM ENTRY
Get ready to fire up the smokers and show off your BBQ skills at our Rib Cook-Off on Saturday, October 18, 2025!
We’re now accepting team registrations for what’s sure to be a fun-filled day of competition, community, and mouth-watering ribs. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or just passionate about great BBQ, we want you to join the fun.
Team entry is $300, and spots are limited—so don’t wait to secure your place! You'll find all the necessary registration forms, rules, and regulations below.
Bring your A-game, your best rib recipe, and let’s see who takes home the bragging rights this year!
TEAM SIGN-UP DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
Calling All Grill Masters
Don't Get Sauced on Confusion: Your Rib FAQs!
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11:00AM - 3:00PM
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Admission to the event is free. You can enjoy the atmosphere, music, beer garden, and vendors at no cost.
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This is a Rain-or-Shine event!
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10 racks of Ribs will be provided to registered teams on the morning of the event.
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While there is no limit, size of the 10×10 canopy should be taken into consideration.
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Yes, for $20, you can purchase a tasting plate to sample ribs from each competing team and vote for the People's Choice Award.
The Kings Community Cook off
Giving Back to Hanford! Every dollar raised goes directly to support local charities. Enjoy incredible BBQ while making a real difference in our community.
This event is put on by the Griswold LaSalle Community Foundation.