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. ... See MoreSee Less
The 2026 winners are in 🏆 congratulations to all the ribbers! We are open until 7pm 🎉 Best Ribs: 1st place Porky Chicks, 2nd place PigFoot & 3rd place Mojo's Famous BBQ. Best Sauce is PigFootPeople's Choice goes to: MoJo's Famous BBQ and Pick-of-the-Pig went to Porky Chicks. ... See MoreSee Less