2024 Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off
MCRCO is a family-oriented fun-filled FUNdraising event supporting charitable organizations in the community.
The 2024 Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off Schedule of Events
12:00pm Gates Open
Purchase wristbands online for $7/person in advance, or purchase at the gate for $10/person on Sept. 7th. Wristbands are required and cover the cost of admission, only. Rib tickets can be purchased the day of the event at booths located conveniently around the fairgrounds. A variety of food and drink items are available to purchase once inside the gates. Rib Cook-off wristbands are valid only from 12pm to 5pm on September 7th. If you wish to stick around for the MCRCO After Hours Event “When the Smoke Clears” featuring Divas With a Twist, you may purchase tickets separately. Learn More about MCRCO After Hours
12:00pm to 5:00pm – BBQ Ribs, Live Music, Family Activities
Purchase rib tickets at booths around the fairgrounds
Vote for People’s Choice Award to be announced one week later
All day food, live music, and fun and free activities for kids of all ages
12:30pm – 4:15pm Live Music
12:30pm to 2:15pm Music by Cindy Lou & Three Fine Fellas
2:30pm to 4:15pm Music by Despite Dwight
2:30pm Teams submit entries to Judges’ Table
4:15pm Winners Announced
5:00pm Rib Cook-Off Ends
About the Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off
The MCRCO concept originated during a North Community Church mission trip in May 2009 in Biloxi, Mississippi that included a visit to the iconic BBQ joint “The Shed” inspiring event founders to turn their passion for BBQ into a Marshfield community amateur competition.
Learn more about the origins of the Rib Cook-off →
Proceeds from the MCRCO event has provided critical funding to local organizations including the Marshfield Food Pantry, Marshfield FACTS, McKinney Vento Foster Care, Gold Star Wives of America, and The North Community Church missions.
Other happenings Sept. 7
The 29th Annual Run to the Rock 5K, 10K and 1/2 Marathon supports The Boys & Girls Club of America and will be providing funds from the race to our local chapters located in Marshfield and Plymouth. Funds from the event will help with financial support for some of the programs offered by our local Boys & Girls Clubs that help keep our youth engaged in healthy activities and build positive lifestyles.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Join in on the fun!
Together we can make 2025 the biggest and best event in MCRCO history! Here’s how you can help:
- Volunteer! Inquire about how you can volunteer before, during, and after the Rib Cook-off.
- Create a team and participate in the competition!
- Become a financial sponsor as a family or business;
- Attend the Rib Cook-off 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.
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.
