2023 Rib Off Champions

Congratulations to the 2023 Northwest Ohio Rib Off Winners!

People’s Choice National Rib Off Winner
Cowboy’s BBQ & Rib Co.

Celebrity Judge’s Choice Winner
Porky Chicks

Local Rib Off Winner
O’ Henrys Kitchen on Wheels

Thank you to the 2023 Ribbers for competing in the 39th Annual NWO Rib Off

  • Armadillo’s BBQ
  • Austin’s Texas Lightning
  • Bogey’s BBQ 
  • BG’s Old Town Barbecue
  • Cowboy’s BBQ & Rib Co.
  • Deet’s BBQ
  • Mojo’s Famous BBQ
  • O’Henrys Kitchen on Wheel’s
  • Porky Chicks
  • Smokey’s BBQ

Congrats to the 2023 Cornhole Contest winners

1st Place: Trent Murdock and Regan Badenhop

2nd Place: Brandon Webb and Aaron McAtee

3rd Place: Justin Richards and Paul Koenig

Thank you to our 2023 NWO Rib Off Sponsors

Family Day Sponsor

Benefiting

BENEFITING LUCAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

Want to be a sponsor for next year? Contact our Event organizer at hpacheco@toledoblade.com

NWO Rib Off 2023 was a blast!
Thank you to our performers!

Little River Band

Friday, July 28
Little River Band

with opening performance by Orleans

Gabby Barrett performs at the NWO Rib Off

Saturday, July 29
Gabby Barrett

with opening performance by LOCASH

LOCASH

Sunday, July 30

JUMP : America’s 
Van Halen Experience

FAMILY DAY

2023 Family Day was sponsored by:

Ribs, music, and fun.

The NWO Rib Off is an annual festival in NW Ohio where ribbers across the nation come to compete. From Friday through Sunday we have live performances by big names in the music industry at our outdoor concert as well as multiple vendors and activities spread out across the Lucas County Fairgrounds.

FAQs

  • Parking is $5
  • Handicap accessible parking is available
  • Children 5 and under are free with adult ticket purchase
  • Have more questions? Read our complete list of FAQs here