A Big Thank You for Your Support in 2026!
2026 left no doubt that Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest continues to reign as the “Official Kick-Off To Summer Event” in Northeast Ohio.
Berea City Club is grateful to all who packed their umbrellas and turned out despite the near constant threat of rain. Your loyalty and steadfast attendance despite less that ideal conditions speaks volumes about the character of those who call our community home. It is therefore with sincere gratitude that we’d like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support of our signature event, now in its 27th year. Your patronage helps sustain the work Berea City Club engages in year-round for the betterment of the community, and we appreciate you for it.
Let’s all pray that come next May we’re blessed with four days of blue skies and sunshine. But rain or shine, we’ll be ready to share the best in food, music and fun with fellow Northeast Ohioans!
Photos from this year’s event have been posted to our gallery, so click here to check out our 2026 album.
Congrats to This Year’s Winners
2026 RIB COOK-OFF WINNERS
Left to Right: Mark Grant of Porky Chicks, Damian Riffle of MoJo’s Famous BBQ, and Kevin Gift of PigFoot BBQ
- 1st Place Best Ribs – Porky Chicks of Fayetteville, AR
- 2nd Place Best Ribs – PigFoot BBQ of Medina
- 3rd Place Best Ribs – MoJo’s Famous BBQ of New Franklin
- Best Sauce – PigFoot BBQ of Medina
- People’s Choice – MoJo’s Famous BBQ of New Franklin, OH
- Pick of the Pig – Porky Chicks of Fayetteville, AR
Come One – Come All!
The Best Value in Town
Call for Artists & Crafters
Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest is seeking handmade crafters to display and sell their work at the cook-off. If you are interested, please contact Marie Pochatek by email at Gristhree@hotmail.com or by phone at 440-234-5181.
Notice: Forms of Payments Accepted at Berea Rib
For 2026, tickets will be sold EXCLUSIVELY at the Gate and payment for admission is CASH ONLY. All Vendors (including Rib Teams, Misc. Food Vendors, Arcade Games, etc.) take Cash. Some, but not all, take credit cards. ATM’s are available onsite.
