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July 15- 19, 2026 \\ ELKHORN \\ WISCONSIN
THE
DETAILS
5 DAYS OF NON-STOP FUN!
Free Admission & Parking
FREE! WHAT?! Yeah FREE ADMISSION & PARKING . . . Can't get any more affordable!
Event Hours
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Get Directions
Elkhorn Ribfest on the Walworth County Fairgrounds: 411 East Court Street, Elkhorn, WI 53121.
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2026 Applications Are Now Closed
2026 Pro Ribbers & Auxiliary Food Vendor Application
2026 Commercial Vendor Application
2026 Backyard Division Application
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
2016 Winner
Roll the Bones BBQ
Backyard Division Past Winners
Cooking starts at 9:00 a.m., Judging from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. and Awards at 5:45 p.m. on Main Stage.
2017 Winner
Roundman's BBQ
2018 Winner
Roll the Bones BBQ
2019 Winner
Du-Little BBQ
2021 Winner
Roll the Bones BBQ
2022 Winner
Roll the Bones BBQ
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2023 Winner
Puck Stop BBQ
2024 Winner
Wapatui Smokers
2025 Winner
Puck Stop BBQ
Artisan Vendor Alley
If you would like to be a part of Artisan Vendor Alley, your products must be home-made, not resale of any kind. If you are selling products you have not made yourself, you can apply to be a commercial vendor, see above for the application.
Want to be a part of our Artisan Alley? CLICK HERE for more details.
Elkhorn Ribfest Bike Show
Bike arrival time is 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Elkhorn Ribfest Bike Show is free to enter, open bike show where you ride and park right in the middle of the festival grounds until full. Arrive anytime between 3:30 PM and 6 PM for judging.
Bike Show: Categories are as follows: Best Bagger, Best Bobber, Best Chopper, Best Cruiser,
Best Freestyle, Best Vintage. Bikes dismissed before dark. Bike arrival time is 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
There will also be a Grand Champion that will be crowned! Category winners receive $200 and a great trophy.
Grand Champion $350 and an even better trophy. Sign up as you arrive and our staff and volunteers will guide you from there.
See you at Ribfest Bike Show!
Carnival Rides
Carnival Rides will be available for all ages.
NO Pets or Carry-Ins
Please do not bring any carry-ins or pets, unless it is a service animal. This is for the safety of all visitors and your pet.
2016
LD's BBQ
People's Choice Winners
2017
LD's BBQ
2018
LD's BBQ
2019
Just North of
Memphis BBQ
2021
Just North of
Memphis BBQ
2022
Just North of
Memphis BBQ
2023
Mr. Greens
GRAND CHAMPION - PRO DIVISION
2016 Grand Champion
LD's BBQ
2017 Grand Champion
Desperado's
BBQ
2018 Grand Champion
BBQ King
2019 Grand Champion
Aussom Aussie
BBQ
2021 Grand Champion
Mr. Greens
2022 Grand
Champion
MM&E BBQ
2024
Mr. Greens
2025
Just North of Memphis
2023 Grand Champion
Aussom Aussie
BBQ
2024 Grand Champion
Git-R-Smoked
2025 Grand Champion
BBQ King
Smokehouse
HAVE
QUESTIONS?
Call the Walworth County Fair Office at
262-723-3228.