History: 2025 Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off
MCRCO 2025
A Smokin’ Success: Looking Back at the 2025 Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, our community came together at the Marshfield Fairgrounds for a full day of ribs, music, kids’ activities, and giving back. Thanks to our teams, sponsors, volunteers, and guests, we raised $55,000 for local organizations.
From the first grills firing up in the morning to the last guitar chord at sunset, the 2025 Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off was all about food, fun, and supporting our neighbors.
2025 at a Glance
By the Numbers: Your 2025 Impact
Thanks to the incredible turnout and generosity of our community, the 2025 Cook-off raised $55,000. Those funds were distributed to organizations making a real difference right here at home:
Marshfield Food Pantry
$20,000
Pathways to Potential
$20,000
Marshfield Veteran Services
$7,000
Gold Star Wives of Greater Boston
$2,000
Marshfield FACTS
$1,000
Student Scholarship Fund
$5,000
Want to help us grow that number in 2026?
And the 2025 Rib Champions Are…
The grills were hot, the competition was fierce, and the judges had their work cut out for them. After a full day of smoking, basting, and taste-testing, here’s who took home the top honors:
🥇 1st Place: Saints BBQ
🥈 2nd Place: Morning Wood BBQ
🥉 3rd Place: A Simple Pig
Behind those three podium spots were dozens of incredible teams who brought creativity, flavor, and serious community spirit to the day.
Think your ribs can take the crown in 2026?
Backyard grillers, restaurant teams, and serious pitmasters are all welcome.
More Than Ribs: Family Fun & Live Music
The Cook-off wasn’t just about what was on the plate. Families spent the day exploring the Family Fun Zone, enjoying:
- Touch-a-truck experiences for kids of all ages
- Hands-on kids’ activities and games
- Plenty of space to play, relax, and hang out with friends and neighbors
Live music kept the field buzzing all afternoon, featuring:
- Despite Dwight
- Cindy Lou Music
- Jody Moore Band
From dancing in front of the stage to singing along from their lawn chairs, guests enjoyed a full day of local talent.
Food, Drinks & Local Flavor
In addition to award-worthy ribs, guests enjoyed offerings from our 2025 food and beverage partners, including:
- Stellwagen Beer Company
- Break Rock Brewing Co.
- The Cask n Flagon
- South Shore Smokehouse
- B’s Homemade Ice Cream
- Scale & Spoon Homemade Cookies
…and more local vendors who kept everyone fed, refreshed, and happy all day long.
Be Part of the Story in 2026
The 2025 Cook-off proved what this community can do when we come together—eat great food, have a blast, and create meaningful change. We’d love for you to be part of the next chapter.
Start or return with a team and go for the 2026 title. Enter to Compete 2026 →
Put your business front and center while supporting local families, students, and veterans. Sponsor in 2026 →
Help with set-up, check-in, kids’ activities, or clean-up—there’s a role for everyone. Volunteer in 2026 →
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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.
Our Mission
MCRCO Board members
Stephen Halko-Sheehan | President
Robert Kjellman | Vice President
Susan Sloane | Treasurer
Molly DeOrsay | Secretary
Steve Contos
Kevin Coyne
Allison Donnell
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.