Plan Your Day at the MCRCO 2026 Rib Cook-Off
Ready for a day of smoky ribs and bbq, live music, family fun, and feel-good community impact?
Here’s your complete guide to the 18th annual Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off.
MCRCO 2026 Schedule
🕒 2026 Day-of Schedule (Tentative)
12:00 PM
Gates Open – Wristbands scanned, grills firing, and fun begins!
12 - 4 PM
Ribs while supplies last!
12 - 5 PM
Kids Activities
TBD
Live Music with Despite Dwight
TBD
Live Music with Jody Moore Band
TBD
Live Music with Cindy Lou & Three Fine Fellas
2:15 PM
Teams submit rib entries for judging
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Judging
3:45 - 4:15 PM
Winners Announced & Trophy Presentation
6:00 PM
Event ends – thanks for supporting our community
🎟️ Wristbands: Your All-Access Pass to the Fun
Wristbands are $12 per person when you purchase in advance online. Children 12 and under enter for free. Enjoy Free parking, too! This year, all online pre-sale tickets are automatically entered into a special raffle drawn during the event. Must be present at the event to claim raffle prizes.
Your wristband includes admission to the Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off 2026 at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. Food and beverages are available for purchase from vendors on-site.
Your wristband includes:
- Entry into the Fairgrounds
- Live music performances all day
- Access to family activities and games
- Touch-a-truck and new this year explore the Huey Helicopter!
- Face painting, backyard games, crafts, and more!
Need to know FAQs:
- The wristband fee covers admission to the Fairgrounds only. It does not include ribs or food.
- Kids 12 and under: Free admission!
- Can I buy wristbands at the gate? ✅ Yes!
- Refunds? ❌ Sorry, all sales are final (it’s for charity!)
- Do I need a wristband just to walk around? ✅ Yes.
- Rib tickets may be purchased for cash or charge at booths throughout the fairgrounds
- A variety of food and drink items are available to purchase once inside the gates.
🎨 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
Climb aboard a fire engine, check out the bells and whistles in a police cruiser.
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
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.
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.
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!