July 12-16, 2023 \\ ELKHORN \\ WISCONSIN
EVENT HOURS
Wednesday: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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
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.
Ribfest Bike Show
Want to be a part of the run?
Ribfest BIke Show is a highly anticipated event during Elkhorn Ribfest, taking place on Thursday, July 13th. This free-to-enter, open bike show is perfect for motorcycle enthusiasts who love to show off their rides. Participants can ride in and park in the festival grounds until full, with judging taking place between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The event offers cash prizes for winners, adding an exciting, competitive element to the festivities. While at the Bike Show, visitors can enjoy the festival's excellent bbq! 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 Ribfest Bike Show.
Flat Track racing at Elkhorn Ribfest Thursday, July 13 starting at 5:30 PM! Flat track racing is always exciting to watch, and combining it with good food, good music, it's guaranteed to be a good time!
For those interested in racing, it's great to know that the event is AMA sanctioned and that there are multiple classes available to compete in.
Racers can reach out to Danny at (262) 689-2842 for more information.
Free parking, free admission at Elkhorn Ribfest, Flat Track Racing and Elkhorn Ribfest Bike Show!
FLAT TRACK RACING
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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Pro Ribbers and Auxiliary Food Vendor Application
Commercial Vendor Applications
Community Division Applications
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
2022 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.
VOTE for People's Choice & Motorcycle Classes!
Vote for you favorite Ribs and Motorcycle Classes!
Awards presented Sunday at 5:45 p.m. on the Main Stage.
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
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
HAVE
QUESTIONS?
Call the Walworth County Fair Office at
262-723-3228.