1st Prize is $500, 2nd Prize is $300, 3rd Prize is $100, 4th Prize is $50, 5th Prize is $50.

• Location: First Street between Wright and Gooding Streets – Downtown LaSalle, IL
• Setup begins no earlier than 7am. Any team that sets up prior to 7am will be disqualified.
• Cooking sites will be assigned upon arrival – at 7am or after.
• Meat inspection upon arrival at check-in.
• Pork Back or Spare Ribs.
• Only one entry per grill. Multiple entries are allowed per team but you must have multiple grills (i.e. one team of 4 people bring 2 grills and can enter 2 sets of 8+ ribs but must pay 2 x $30 entry fees, 3 grills=3 entries, etc.)
• The entry platter will be assigned at check-in with each contestant’s own entry number.
• Use of charcoal & wood(s) only, no propane grills. Pellet grills are allowed but generators will NOT be permitted and power sources are not available.
• Ribs may be trimmed/”silver skin” removed prior to check-in but no pre-seasoning, marinating, or precooking allowed.
• Use of sauce is not required, but NO pooling of “sauce on the side” will be allowed.
• Turn-in time will be at 6:00 pm at the Judging area.
• A “turn-in” of a minimum of eight or more bone-in, singulated pork ribs will be expected. Any judge served an entry without a bone will automatically be scored a “0” in all categories.
• Entries will be scored on three categories: Taste, Tenderness, and Appearance, which will be weighted 2.25, 1.25, and .50, respectively. Scores for each category will range from 2 (inedible) up to 9 (excellent). The lowest judge’s score will be thrown out.
• Winners will be announced at 8:00 p.m. on the stage.
• The Entry Fee is $30.
• Scores will be posted after the awards presentation.