Robbins, Where the Smoke Started and the Flavor Lives On!

ROBBINS RIB FEST COMPETITION RULES

1. Eligibility

• The Robbins Rib Fest Rib Competition is open to all 18 years of age or older.
• Each team can have no more than four people on their team.

2. Competition Categories

• Primary Category on Saturday: Pork Ribs
  (Spare ribs, St. Louis ribs or baby back ribs are permitted)
• Optional Category on Saturday: Any side dish
  (Dish must be cooked on the grill or smoker)
• Primary Category on Sunday: ½ Chicken
  (Half chicken, leg, thigh, wing and breast must be attached)
• Optional Category on Sunday: Burger
  (Must be cooked on a grill or smoker)

3. Meat Requirements

• Teams are responsible for supplying their own meat.
• All meat must be raw and uncooked at inspection.

4. Cooking Equipment & Fuel

• Teams may use grills, smokers, or approved cooking devices.
• Open flames must comply with fire safety regulations.

5. Cooking & Preparation Rules

• All food entries must be cooked on-site during the competition.
• No pre-cooked or parboiled ribs are allowed.

6. Turn-In Procedures

• Turn-in times will be announced prior to the event.

7. Judging Criteria

Ribs will be judged on the following criteria:

• Taste
• Tenderness
• Appearance

8. Scoring & Awards

• Scores will be tabulated by the Event Organizers or a designated scoring team.
• Awards will be given for:
  • 1st       Place
  • 2nd       Place
  • 3rd       Place
• Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded as announced.

9. Conduct & Sportsmanship

• Teams must conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner.
• Unsportsmanlike conduct, intoxication, or unsafe behavior may result in disqualification.

10. Health, Safety & Cleanliness

• Teams must follow all health department and fire safety regulations.
• Work areas must be kept clean and safe.

11. Sponsor & Sales Restrictions

• Rib Teams may sell food, but no beverages unless approved, in writing, by organizers.
• Beverage sales are reserved exclusively for event organizers and sponsors.

12. Weather Policy

• The competition will take place, rain or shine, except in cases of unsafe conditions.

13. Rule Changes

• Event Organizers reserve the right to clarify or amend rules prior to the event.
• Any changes will be communicated to registered teams.

14. Refunds

• All payments are non-refundable. Rib Fest registrations are transferable upon written approval from the Rib Fest Committee.