Perham Lakes Area Rib & Chicken Cook-Off
IS CANCELLED FOR 2022
Each year, cookers from around the region gather for a grilling show in Perham. Each team has the opportunity to face off in a rib AND a chicken competition. Preliminary judges conduct a blind taste test for each entry and send the top six to the final round of judges. After another round of blind taste testing, the winners are confirmed!
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The event is open to the public. People are encouraged to come chat with the cookers during the day – they might just share their secret recipes! Concessions are available throughout the day with a serving line available after the judging is completed. Everyone is able to sample the ribs and chicken from all of the cookers, along with a variety of sides.
- Location: 200 Block on West Main Street, Perham.
- Music & Beverages throughout the day.
- Feasting time is 1pm till gone!
- All proceeds go to Perham YellowJacket Activities
- Contact: Mike Peterson 218-849-8466 / mpeterson@perham.k12.mn.us

2019 Winners:
Ribs
- First – Blue Smoke, Fargo
- Second – KPM, Perham
- Third – Bully BBQ, Staples
- Fourth – Ottertail Tents, Perham
- Fifth – Bone Pile, Perham
Chicken
- First – Bully BBQ, Staples
- Second – Blue Smoke, Fargo
- Third – Smoke Jumpers, Moorhead

