THE
DETAILS
4 DAYS OF NON-STOP FUN!
Free Admission & Parking
FREE! WHAT?! Yeah FREE ADMISSION & PARKING . . . Can't get any more affordable!
Event Hours
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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3:00 PM - 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.
Ribfest Rib Run
Want to be a part of the run? CLICK HERE for more details.
A free to enter, open bike show where you ride and park right in the middle of the festival grounds. Food discounts for all riders. All winners are chosen by festival attendees from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Category winners receive $100 and a great trophy. Grand Champion will receive $250 and an even better trophy. Sign up as you arrive and our staff and volunteers will guide you from there.
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Classes include: Bagger, Bobber, Chopper, Cruiser, Freestyle and Vintage.
Community Division on Sunday
Cooking starts at 9:00 a.m., Judging from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. and Awards at 5:00 p.m. on Main Stage.
2016 Winner
Roll the Bones BBQ
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2017 Winner
Roundman's BBQ
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2018 Winner
Roll the Bones BBQ
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2019 Winner
Du-Little BBQ
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Artisan Vendor Alley
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.
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People's Choice
Vote for you favorite Ribs! Ballets will be located in the T-Shirt booth near the entrance.
Awards presented Sunday at 6:30 p.m. on the Park Stage.
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2016 Winner
LD's BBQ
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2016 Grand Champion
LD's BBQ
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2017 Winner
LD's BBQ
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2017 Grand Champion
Desperado's BBQ
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2018 Winner
LD's BBQ
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2018 Grand Champion
BBQ King
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2019 Winner
Just North of Memphis BBQ
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2019 Grand Champion
Aussom Aussie BBQ
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HAVE
QUESTIONS?
Call the Walworth County Fair Office at
262-723-3228.