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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.nesday

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  - 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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APPLICATIONS:

Pro Ribbers and Auxiliary Food Vendor Application  are CLOSED.

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Commercial Vendor Applications are CLOSED.

Backyard Division Applications are CLOSED. 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
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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

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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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2021 Winner

Roll the Bones BBQ
 

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2022 Winner

Roll the Bones BBQ
 

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2023 Winner

Puck Stop BBQ
 

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2024 Winner

Wapatui Smokers
 

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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.

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Elkhorn Ribfest Bike Show
Bike arrival time is 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Thursday, July 11, 2024

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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!

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Carnival Rides

Carnival Rides will be available for all ages.   

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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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2016 

LD's BBQ

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People's Choice Winners 
 

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2017 

LD's BBQ

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2018 

LD's BBQ

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2019 

Just North of

Memphis BBQ

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2021 

Just North of

Memphis BBQ

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2022 

Just North of

Memphis BBQ

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2023 

Mr. Greens

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GRAND CHAMPION - PRO DIVISION

 

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2016 Grand Champion

LD's BBQ

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2017 Grand Champion

Desperado's

BBQ

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2018 Grand Champion

BBQ King

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2019 Grand Champion

Aussom Aussie

BBQ 

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2021 Grand Champion

Mr. Green

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2022 Grand
Champion

MM&E BBQ
2024 

Mr. Greens

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2023 Grand Champion

Aussom Aussie

BBQ 

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2024 Grand Champion

Git-R-Smoked​

HAVE

QUESTIONS?

Call the Walworth County Fair Office at

262-723-3228.

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