Sunday, June 14, 2026
The Great Two Rivers Rib-Off
A legendary BBQ showdown where amateur grill masters compete for glory, bragging rights, and a comically oversized trophy.
About This Event
Listen up, folks. Every year, perfectly normal campers transform into fire-breathing pit bosses for our annual Rib-Off. We're talking secret rubs, suspicious marinades, and at least one person who claims their recipe was 'handed down from a Civil War general.' Last year's winner literally cried tears of joy into their coleslaw. The judges are ruthless. The stakes are medium-rare. The vibes are immaculate.
Whether you're competing or just here to eat an unreasonable amount of ribs, this is the event of the summer. There will be live music from a band that describes themselves as 'country-adjacent,' lawn games for the kids (and adults who peaked in cornhole), and enough side dishes to make your cardiologist weep.
Schedule
2:00 PMGates open — grab a lawn chair before Dave takes all the good spots again
2:30 PMRib-Off competition begins — smoke starts, neighbors get jealous
4:00 PMKids' zone opens — face painting, sack races, and questionable balloon animals
5:00 PMLive music kicks off — The River Rats take the stage
6:00 PMJudging begins — prayers are whispered over every rack of ribs
7:00 PMWinner announced — trophy presentation, victory lap, tears (optional)
7:30 PMOpen eating — all competition ribs are fair game. First come, first served.
9:00 PMBonfire & s'mores — because you definitely have room for more food
10:00 PMEvent wraps — waddle back to your campsite with zero regrets
Good to Know
Bring your own lawn chairs — we have some, but they go fast. No outside grills allowed (we've got plenty). Dogs are welcome on leash. Please don't challenge the judges. They've been through enough.