The 21st Annual

Great San Juan Bautista

Rib Cook Off

 

 

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We want to THANK all of our sponsors for the generous support!!! 

 

 

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May 8th, 9th & 10th, 2026

Friday 11am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 6pm

Sunday 10am to 5pm

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Welcome to The Great San Juan Bautista Rib Cook Off!  If you're looking for the most fun you can possibly have on Mother's Day weekend in San Benito County...  You're in the right place!  

On May8th through 10th the smoke will rise on 3rd Street, between Franklin Street and Muckelemi Street, in San Juan Bautista from some of the most decorated competition rib teams from all over!  But that's not all...  Over 100 vendors, amazing local stores and live music will make this a fun filled weekend to tell your friends about.  Admission and parking is free and pets are welcome to attend!

 

You don't have to take my word for it.  Click on the link below to see the video of the event.

 If you weren't there...  You'll wish you had been.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So grab your main squeeze, your friends, your Mom, Dad, the grandkids, or whomever you enjoy eating loads of BBQ with and head to charming San Juan Bautista this May.  

Oh...  and make sure you show up hungry. 

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Also, don't forget to check back for updates, details... and of course results on this year's event!