Rockin’ Ribfest Crowns 2024 Cook Off Winners

  • Taking home the top prize were the husband and wife team of Thad and Laura Jacobson. The champs, along with all the pictured contestants, are shown with Phil Wipf and Loree Gaikowski of the Rockin’ Ribfest committee.
    Taking home the top prize were the husband and wife team of Thad and Laura Jacobson. The champs, along with all the pictured contestants, are shown with Phil Wipf and Loree Gaikowski of the Rockin’ Ribfest committee.
  • Second place in the 2024 competition went to Mike and Barbie Brunsen of Wessington Springs.
    Second place in the 2024 competition went to Mike and Barbie Brunsen of Wessington Springs.
  • Yet another husband and wife team took home the third place prize, first year Rockin’ Ribfest competitors Tony and Vanessa Stevens.
    Yet another husband and wife team took home the third place prize, first year Rockin’ Ribfest competitors Tony and Vanessa Stevens.
  • Regulars at Rockin’ Ribfest, the team of Jarrod Bultsma and Jason Weber won the People’s Choice award. Tim Deats of Dustin Evans and the Good Times Band can be seen in the background. Photos of all contestants in action can be found in this week’s print and e-edition on PAGE TEN
    Regulars at Rockin’ Ribfest, the team of Jarrod Bultsma and Jason Weber won the People’s Choice award. Tim Deats of Dustin Evans and the Good Times Band can be seen in the background. Photos of all contestants in action can be found in this week’s print and e-edition on PAGE TEN

    Drawing hundreds of people to the city park for live music, food and a kids pedal pull, Saturday’s Rockin’ Ribfest served up delectable pork ribs to attendees. Cooked by 13 different teams who competed earlier in the afternoon in a competition, the winners are listed below.

     

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