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Bragging Rights and Cash Awarded to Rib Cook-Off Winners

Smokin’ good time at the 8th Annual Rib Cook-Off during the California Antique Farm Eqipment Show.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Barbeques will light up at the 2012 California Antique Farm Equipment Show for the 9th Annual Rib Cook-Off, starting at 7 a.m., Sunday, April 22, at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, Calif.

"I always hear people say they can BBQue the best ribs,” said Kent Foreman, Rib Cook-Off chairman. "We're going to test those cooking abilities, and let some rib hungry judges decide who truly makes the ultimate beef and pork ribs."

Entries will be limited to 30 per category: beef and pork. The winners of each category will win $1,000. Second place will take home $500, and third place will receive $250 each. Entry fees are $50 per category, and are due by April 13, 2012. All cooking must be completed on the premises, no precooked meat or sauces will be allowed. All ingredients, barbeque materials and chairs are to be furnished by the entrant. The Cook-Off will begin at 9 a.m., with judging at 2:30 p.m.

Cash Prizes!

Category winners will take home $1,000!
Second Place earns $500!
Third Place receives $250!

- Beef and Pork Rib Categories
- Entries are limited to 30 per category

Potential Rib Cook-Off Contestent:

We'd like to invite you to the 9th Annual Rib Cook-Off Contest. Check-in for the Rib Cook-Off will begin on Sunday at 7 a.m., with set-up to be completed by 9 a.m. We will hold a Cooks’ Meeting at 9 a.m., and you can start barbequing immediately after the Cooks’ Meeting concludes. Judging will begin at 2:30 p.m.
We will limit entries to 30 per category: Beef and Pork. Download the registration form and set of contest rules and release to be eligible. Please return the completed forms, entry fee and a signed release agreement by April 13, 2012.

Entry Information Download:
Rib Cook-Off Entry Form

Mail Entries to:
California Antique Farm Equipment Show
Attn: Rib Cook-Off
P.O. Box 1475
Tulare, CA 93275
Fax: (559) 688-5276

For more information about the Rib Cook-Off, call (800) 999-9186 or email antique@farmshow.org