Heading East from Rocky Mountain National Park en route to Holdrege, NE one notices the change in terrain from mountains, to rolling hills, then to the lush green farmland of Nebraska. This town with a population of 5,500 folks hosted the Central Plains Ribfest in conjunction with Swedish Days which brought competitors from six states.
Local High School Student rides his Unicycle in the Centra Plains Ribfest parade.
A busy weekend with a Steak Association Cookoff (SCA) steak cook-off, a parade, classic car show, People’s Choice BBQ contest, and a sauce competition. Holdrege is small town America with a big heart and why we love traveling for BBQ competitions.
Parade in Holdrege, NE before the Central Plains Ribfest.
Smokin K – NE took home Grand Champion honors with a 695.4 score and Butcher BBQ earning the Reserve Grand Champion with a 694.8.Dirt Road BBQ was third overall. Both Butcher BBQ and Dirt Road BBQ are in the top ten ranking for KCBS Team of the Year! The Holdrege Chamber of Commerce did a terrific job hosting the Ribfest. We enjoyed meeting the cooks, judges, and folks on the street, they were all so welcoming!
Big Butts Need Rubbin’, Too Competition BBQ Team
When Pigs Die Competition BBQ Team
Los Nerds BBQ, Parker, CO.
Rocket Boys Pyro Competition BBE Team, Broomfield, CO.
NoCoQ Competition BBQ Team
Parade in Holdrege, NE before the Central Plains Ribfest.
Local High School Student rides his Unicycle in the Central Plains Ribfest parade.
Parade in Holdrege, NE.
Every detail is checked before turning in the box.
Hog Hammer BBQ Competition BBQ Team
Bracken Racks Competition BBQ Team
Central Plains Ribfest Car Show
Motorcycles were part of the Car Show at the 2018 Central Plains Ribfest.
Vintage cars lined both sides of several downtown streets in Holdrege, NW.
Rowdy Rott BBQ Competition BBQ Team.
Yoder Smoker, very popular among BBQ Competition Teams.
Teams decorate their cook space with all kinds of trophies, statues & signs.
BBQ rigs aren’t just for cooking, teams decorate them to show their unique style.
Turn in time.
Six turn in boxes full of delicious bbq ready to go to a judges table.
