Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off 2024
The Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off will be held on Saturday Sept. 7th 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. This event helps to raise funds and awareness for at-risk youth facing homelessness and food insecurity.
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Price is $7.00 per person in advance ($10.00 per person at the gate on Sept. 7, 2024).
This year, MCRCO has extended the fun and the FUNdraising with our new after hours event, “When the Smoke Clears” with Divas With a Twist! Rib Cook-off wristbands are valid only during the hours of 12pm and 5pm.
*To purchase admission for BOTH Rib Cook-off AND After-Hours, add one to your cart, and continue shopping to add the second event.
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See the 2024 competition
Meat Bros’ BBQ
The Meat Bros will be firing up OG Texas BBQ flavors – heavy on salt and pepper but you’ll still get some hints of mustard. The Meat Bros’ team brings passion for BBQ and their years in culinary school and the restaurant industry.
Q Shanty
MCRCO is thrilled to welcome “Q Shanty” a new competitor in 2024, the Q’s are a family team who loves cooking together and giving back to the community.
Morning Wood BBQ
Based in Brockton and Marshfield, our team has been a fierce competitor in the BBQ scene since 2019. We’re known for starting our cook early—nobody is up before us! Our competitive spirit is unmatched, and our dedication to excellence is evident in our accolades. We were honored with the 2020 People’s Choice Award and clinched First Place for Ribs in 2023. At Morning Wood BBQ, we bring passion, precision, and unbeatable flavor to every competition.
Half Inked BBQ
Two cousins, one with Tattoos and one with none, got into BBQ accidentally at the same time. Greg, with Tats, started on a stick burner. Pat, with out, started on a Pit Boss. Family members independently started raving over the food that was being cooked, and we started comparing recipes. We quickly realized that if we put our heads together, we could make something of this. COVID hit, and all was put on hold. After COVID restrictions were lifted, we hit the BBQ circuit slowly, starting off at local VFWs, then moving to doing one KCBS a year. Still getting our feet wet, we are having fun BBQing and meeting those fellow BBQers!
Smokey Stax
Competing at MCRCO for the first time in 2024, Smokey Stax BBQ is no stranger to the BBQ scene! This mom-and-pop family team has been delighting the South Shore area and beyond with their mouth-watering smoked meats and traditional BBQ sides since 2011. Join us in welcoming Smokey Stax BBQ as they bring their renowned flavors and expertise to the competition!
Jimmy D’s BBQ
The Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off is thrilled to welcome back “Jimmy D’s BBQ” as a 2024 competitor.
First Rib-Sponders
The Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off is thrilled to welcome back “First Rib-Sponders” as a 2023 competitor representing the Marshfield Fire Department.
Wine & Dine BBQ
Blue collar cooks with a fine wine charm.
Saints BBQ
A Saint’s BBQ rib aims to focus more on the rub, and is not as saucy or wet as some other ribs. It combines a homemade savory rub with a thin coating of a sweet glaze that keeps the rib moist, but does not overpower the rub.
South Shore Smoke Show
The South Shore Smoke Show competed for the first time in 2016 and has been a crowd favorite at the Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off every year since. The team has grown throughout the years and is made up of backyard BBQ buddies who have combined their talents to produce an incredible proprietary pork rib recipe and smoking method that continues to have crowds coming back for more year after year.
Ribulous
MCRCO is thrilled to welcome “Ribulous” a new competitor in 2024, the team consists of friends from various Massachusetts towns including one wicked tall guy and a Chilean.
JDQ BBQ
The Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off is thrilled to welcome back “JDQ BBQ” as a 2023 competitor.
Black Dog BBQ
Black Dog BBQ is made up of family and friends who have been competing off and on as well as catering and vending since 2019. We enjoy what BBQ and competition is all about – it’s an added bonus to be able to have fun doing it and giving back to the community.
Backyard Smokin’ BBQ
After discovering our love of BBQ, we’ve studied and tested many versions of American barbecue. Backyard Smokin’ BBQ believes there is nothing better than your average dude smoking meats from his own backyard. We’re here to showcase our dry rub ribs that are so juicy and tender, you won’t even need our own home made sauce.
Mickey Finn BBQ
Delivering tasty BBQ since 2013. Bunch of friends coming together, sharing a love of BBQ and supporting great causes. We are not pros, but, we promise, you’ll come back for seconds, thirds and maybe even fourths. Every year, we ALWAYS have repeat customers!
Hottsmoke
Risen from pandemic, this Quincy-based home-brew crew discovered they were better at BBQ than brewing. Hottsmoke competes this year for the first time at MCRCO!
Matt’s Backyard BBQ
Family team started in 2020. From Somerset Massachusetts we are in our 3rd season as a pro KCBS team. To date we have done 15 competitions including at the World Food Championship in Dallas Texas in 2022 .
Bumping Bellies BBQ
It may be Bumping Bellies BBQ first year at the Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off but they’re no strangers to BBQ… We’re thrilled to welcome Bumping Bellies from Mansfield, Massachusetts to the 2024 MCRCO.
South of Boston BBQ
The Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off is thrilled to welcome “South of Boston BBQ” as a 2023 competitor.
The Rib Ticklers
A family founded team that went from patron to participant. With a passion for barbecue and a collective drive to better the community, the Rib Ticklers are an MCRCO award-winning team; their success only furthering their love of the event and competition. Flavors feature a sweet yet spicy cherry chipotle barbecue with a taste of first place.
Wood & Steel BBQ
Wood & Steel Barbecue started in 2012 with three friends with a passion for backyard barbecue. In 2014 we entered our first competition at the Marshfield Community Rib Cook Off as “Smokin’ Pigs” In 2016 we decided to give it a go and enter a KCBS contest. Unfortunately, the name Smokin’ Pigs was taken, so Wood & Steel was born. We have won various awards since, but are still in search of our first elusive MCRCO championship!
A Simple Pig
Like everyone who competes – for returning Marshfield Rib Cook-off competitor and 2021 2nd place winner “A Simple Pig”, it all started when friends and family tell you “this is the best BBQ I have ever had” and from there you are hooked…
Professor Smoke
Professor Smoke is a KCBS Masters competition team. Our team is made up of family members who believe in giving back to the local community. The Pitmaster is an actual professor at a local college. Professor Smoke is in their second year of Masters level competition and focus on entering competitions that give to local charities
16 Mesh BBQ
A family team who have been competing since 2021 and loves bbq and sharing our food with the world. Thankful to have won a grand championship at the Central Maine BBQ Cook-off in June 2022. This led us to the American Royal and Jack Daniels BBQ Championships.
2024 Rib Cook-Off Wristbands Available Now!
Get wristbands valid for 12-5pm admittance to the MCRCO Rib Cook Off. Does not include After Hours Event tickets that must be purchased separately.
Buy Rib Cook-off Wristbands
2024 marks the 16th Annual MCRCO Event! There are so many ways to get involved:
Volunteer! Inquire about how you can volunteer before, during, and after the event.
Create a team and participate in the competition!
Become a financial sponsor as a family or business
Attend the event and join in on the fun!
We are incredibly grateful for the time, talents, and financial support of our teams, sponsors, volunteers, rib-lovers and the Marshfield community-at-large.
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Our Mission
The Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off mission is to raise funds and awareness in support of critical community initiatives serving at-risk youth and their families with a focus on economic hardship, homelessness, and food insecurity.
MCRCO Board members
Stephen Halko-Sheehan | President
Robert Kjellman | Vice President
Molly DeOrsay | Secretary
John Camp | Treasurer
Steve Contos
Kevin Coyne
Allison Donnell
Nick San Angelo
Susan Sloane
NON PROFIT STATEMENT
Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization Tax ID# 86-2079758.
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.
Thank you 2024 Sponsors
