HISTORY
MCRCO Founders
Meet Stephen & Mary Halko-Sheehan

The MCRCO rib cook-off was initiated by Stephen Halko-Sheehan and his wife, Mary, driven by a desire to support the North Community Church Adult Mission and contribute to the community. In the early stages, they both assumed multiple responsibilities: Mary coordinated volunteers and solicited donations from local businesses, while Stephen tirelessly recruited teams to participate in the event.
Despite the event’s expansion and the evolution of volunteer participation, Mary and Stephen continue to play indispensable roles. Stephen now serves as the president of the organization, overseeing a dedicated board responsible for orchestrating the rib cook-off. Meanwhile, Mary remains deeply involved, tirelessly promoting the event throughout the year with unparalleled enthusiasm.
Thanks to their unwavering dedication, what began as a modest gathering in the North Community Church parking lot has blossomed into a premier occasion on the south shore, now hosted at the Marshfield Fairgrounds.
2025 marks the 17th 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.
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
Kris Johnson
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.