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Ready to Get Messy? Bring Your Bib to the Clayton Rib Cook-Off
The 4th Annual Rib Cook-Off takes place at the Clayton Club on Aug. 10.
Local barbecue enthusiasts will go rib-to-rib Saturday in the 4th Annual Rib Cook-Off competition.
The event is hosted by the Clayton Business and Community Association (CBCA) at the Clayton Club Saloon on Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and includes live music, drinks, hamburgers, hot dogs and ribs, ribs and more ribs.
Up to 28 rib masters will be cooking from 6 a.m. for a chance at a cash prize of up to $300 and a trophy — determined by the judges. A "people's choice" award will go to a favorite chosen by event attendees.Â
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The ribs are St. Louis-style, which means they'll be saucy and delicious, as well as very messy.
Do you love ribs and need a bib? There are plenty of disposable "rib-bibs" online that can even be customized.Â
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2013 Clayton Rib Cook-Off Schedule
6 a.m. — Contestant check-in8 a.m. — Cooking starts
9 a.m. — Bar open to the public. Drink service begins.
10 a.m. — Live music starts, continuing throughout the day
11 a.m. — Ribs, hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks available
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Judging
2:30 p.m. — Contestant ribs available to the public
3 p.m. — Winners announced
What's the special ingredient or tactic to cooking perfect ribs? Share your secrets in the comments section below.
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