Rib Cook Off Association

🔥🐾 SMOKIN’ FOR PAWS IS COMING TO BRUSSELS, WISCONSIN is close to being a MIM Qualifier! 🐾🔥

Get ready for a day packed with SMOKE, FRIENDS, BBQ, AND GIVING BACK! Join us on June 20, 2026, at Brussels Town Park for the Smokin’ For Paws Service Dog Fundraiser sanctioned by the Rib Cookoff Association!

💥 Two Rib Categories
🔥 “A” St. Louis Ribs
🔥 “B” Baby Back Ribs

💰 Progressive Payout
🏆 Up to 10 places paid with 25 teams!
🏆 Cash, trophies, bragging rights, and a chance to climb the RCOA points race!

But this event is about more than BBQ…

❤️ Every rack cooked helps support service dogs and the incredible work they do for those in need.

🎸 Live Music
🎟️ Raffle Baskets
🤫 Silent Auction
🎉 Games
🍖 People’s Choice Awards

Whether you’re chasing points, chasing trophies, or just looking for an incredible BBQ family weekend, this is one contest you don’t want to miss!

📍 Brussels Town Park – Brussels, WI
📅 June 20, 2026
💲 $125 Entry Fee

Let’s fill the park with smokers, great food, and generous hearts!

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🥩🔥 The RCOA Ribeye Road Tour has rolled into town! 🔥🥩

The steaks are thawing, the grills are heating up, and some of the best cooks around are ready to battle it out on the Ribeye Road Tour at the Route 66 Rib Cookoff Association event! 🏆

Come out, enjoy the sights, the smells, and the excitement as pitmasters put their steak-cooking skills to the test. It’s going to be a great day of food, friends, and competition on America’s most famous highway! 🚗💨🥩

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We are so grateful! 🙏

🔥 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 2026 Big Smoke in Little Kalama is coming Saturday, June 27 to 253 Kalama River Rd., Kalama, WA 98625. Smoke, sauce, and serious competition — you don't want to miss this one.

The map that holds all (ok most) of the answers!

This is your guide to Elk City 2026 Route 66 Festival this weekend!

Please note things may get adjusted/changed if needed, but this will guide you in the general direction of everything! 🏁

*burnouts are at 1:00pm

🔥🛣️🍖 ROUTE 66 CHALLENGE IS TOMORROW! 🍖🛣️🔥

👨‍🍳 Kids Q Competitors:
Remember, each child will turn in one whole leg thigh quarter, which is being provided by one of our generous sponsors.

Safe travels to everyone hitting the road. We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

🚗 Route 66 Centennial
🔥 Great BBQ
🏆 Big Bragging Rights
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun
❤️ RCOA – Cooks for Cooks

🔥🏆 MEMPHIS IN MAY INVITATION CERTIFICATES HAVE ARRIVED! 🏆🔥

The road to Memphis just got a little more official!

We are excited to announce that the exclusive Memphis in May invitation certificates are now in and ready to be mailed to our qualified Pitmasters! 🍖🔥

With nearly 20 Pitmasters already qualifying, the race is on to earn your spot at one of the most prestigious barbecue competitions in the world.

If you have qualified through an RCOA Memphis in May qualifying event and have not received your certificate yet, let us know and we’ll get it headed your way! Please send an email to [email protected] and provide your name and address.

Congratulations to all of the teams who have already punched their ticket to Memphis. Your hard work, dedication, and championship-level cooking have earned you a place among the best.

🔥 Who’s next to qualify?
🔥 Who’s already planning their Memphis in May run?

Royal Oak Charcoal 🔥🔥🔥

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Royal Oak for helping make this year’s Scholar Spotlight & BBQ Cook-Off such a success.

Your support helped bring this event to life and created a space where our scholars could be celebrated, share their stories, and inspire everyone in attendance.

We are truly grateful for your partnership and continued commitment to investing in student success.