April 20th & 21st, 2018
    • Event Dates
    • April 20th & 21st, 2018
  • Event name
    The Ozark Empire Fair Grounds 3001 N. Grant Springfield, MO 65810 in Springfield
  • http://www.rocknribs.com

  • Hundreds of cooking teams gather to compete in this friendly competition that features the secret recipes of various BBQ chefs during a full weekend in the middle of April. Participate in eating contests, watch live entertainment and enjoy the chance to sample some of the best BBQ in the country.

    Photo credit: Missouri Division of Tourism