Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off 2025
The Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off will be held on Saturday Sept. 6th 12:00pm to 7:00pm at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. This event helps to raise funds and awareness for at-risk youth facing homelessness and food insecurity.
Wristbands: Your All-Access Pass to the Fun
Cost of admission: $8 per person in advance!
Buy Wristbands Now and Save!
Wristbands are $8 per person when you purchase in advance online. Price goes up to $12 per person at the gate on September 6, at 12pm.
Family Fun Zone!
It’s not just a rib cook-off—it’s a blast for kids of all ages! Bring the whole crew and let them explore:
Touch-a-Truck & Copter!
Climb aboard a fire engine, check out the bells and whistles in a police cruiser.
New this year: Touch a Helicopter! Get up close with a real bird from above. We’re excited to bring Huey Helicopter to MCRCO this year.
Face Painting & Backyard Games
Everybody loves face painting from classic designs to glittery fun. Challenge mom or dad to a game of cornhole and other fun crafts and games.
All activities are included with your wristband. Bring sunscreen and a camera!
🎶 Live Music All Day Long
12:30 PM Despite Dwight
Your favorite party band is back with powerhouse vocals and tight harmonies. Covering hits from Tom Petty, Lake Street Dive, The Beatles, Susan Tedeschi and more.
2:45 PM Cindy Lou Music
With incredible guitar riffs, solid groove and commanding vocals, “Amazing, smoky, sultry” are just some of the words used to describe Cindy Lou’s unique sound.
5:15 PM Jody Moore Band
Jody Moore is a favorite throughout Cape Cod and the South Shore. They play a wide range of classic and modern hits – songs that make people smile, dance, and sing along!
🍔 Food & Beverage Vendors
Come hungry. Stay hungry. It’s way more than ribs!
From slow-smoked BBQ and pub favorites to craft beer, ice cream, and cookies the size of your face, we’ve got something for every craving.
Cask n Flagon
Wings, burgers, fries, and crowd-pleasers
South Shore Smokehouse
Slow-smoked BBQ plates, pulled pork, mac & cheese
Stellwagen Beer Company
Craft brews straight from the South Shore
Break Rock Brewing Co
IPAs, lagers, and a few surprises
B’s Ice Cream
Scoops, floats, sundaes, and smiles
Scale & Spoon
Oversized, gooey, made-with-love cookies
🕒 Day-of Schedule
12:00 PM
Gates Open – Wristbands scanned, grills firing, and fun begins!
12 – 4 PM
Ribs while supplies last!
12 – 5 PM
Kids Activities
12:30 – 2:30 PM
Live Music with Despite Dwight
2:15 PM
Teams submit rib entries for judging
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Judging
2:45 – 3:45 PM
Live Music with Cindy Lou & Three Fine Fellas
3:45 – 4:15 PM
Winners Announced & Trophy Presentation
4:15 – 5:00 PM
More live music Cindy Lou & Three Fine Fellas
5:15 – 6:45 PM
Live Music with Jody Moore Band
7:00 PM
Event ends – thanks for supporting our community