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July 12-16, 2023 \\ ELKHORN \\ WISCONSIN
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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
Wed.
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Get Directions
Elkhorn Ribfest on the Walworth County Fairgrounds: 411 East Court Street, Elkhorn, WI 53121.
Ribfest Rib Run
Want to be a part of the run? Click HERE for details.
Ribrun is on Thursday, July 13th. It is a free-to-enter, open bike show where you ride in and park in the festival grounds until full. Cash prizes! (see below) Arrive anytime between 3 pm and 6 pm for judging. Good food, good music, and good times. No entry-free and FREE ADMISSION.
Bike Show: Categories are as follows: Best Bagger, Best Bobber, Best Chopper, Best Cruiser, Best Freestyle, Best Vintage. Bikes dismissed before dark. All winners are chosen by the people attending the festival 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 Rib Run.
Ribfest Vendor Applications - Check back in Feb
Commercial Vendor Applications - Check back in Feb
Community Division Applications - Check back in Feb
Community Division on Sunday
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.
2016 Winner
Roll the Bones BBQ
2017 Winner
Roundman's BBQ
2018 Winner
Roll the Bones BBQ
2019 Winner
Du-Little BBQ
2021 Winner
Roll the Bones 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.
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.
HAVE
QUESTIONS?
Call the Walworth County Fair Office at
262-723-3228.
VOTE for People's Choice & Motorcycle Classes!
Vote for you favorite Ribs and Motorcycle Classes!
1. Download the StriveOn app and create your account to vote.
2. Tap the Ribfest picture that says "Vote Here"
3. Tap the Explore button and tap "Answer Now"
4. Select your favorite Pitmaster, scroll down and tap "Submit"
Awards presented Sunday at 5:45 p.m. on the Main Stage.
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2016 Winner
LD's BBQ
2017 Winner
LD's BBQ
2018 Winner
LD's BBQ
2019 Winner
Just North of
Memphis BBQ
2021 Winner
Just North of
Memphis BBQ
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
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