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Fifth Annual Placer County Fair Rib Cook-Off

Jun 03, 2025 10:22AM ● By Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce
Cooking Ribs

Ribs will be cooked by 15 teams for up to 265 attendees and judges of the Fifth Annual Rib-Cook Off. Photo courtesy of Placer County Fair


ROCKLIN, CA (MPG) - Rib cook-off set to take place on June 29 at the Placer County Fair with the People’s Choice Champion Belt on the line.

The entry fee to compete is $200 per team, and ribs are provided to the competitors. Attendees receive a single rib from each team and have the opportunity to make their People’s Choice vote for the best rib.

Completed votes will be placed in piggy banks distributed among each team's booth.

Only 265 tickets are available—limited to two per transaction—costing $40 each.

Rib tasting and People’s Choice voting open at 1p.m. at the Grounds 700 Event Center Drive in Roseville. Results from both People's Choice and the judges of the competition are announced at 4 p.m. the same day. 

Dave can be contacted for additional information and answers at [email protected] or 916-701-8181.