# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Come judge the Rib Cookoff Association World Championship
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? WANT THE BEST SEAT IN BBQ? ?

The Rib Cookoff Association World Championship is coming to FireLake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma and we are looking for judges.

This is your chance to sit at the table where champions are decided. ??

? April 17–18, 2026
? FireLake Arena | Shawnee, Oklahoma

You’ll be tasting BBQ from qualified cooks from across the United States, Europe, and New Zealand competing on the world stage.

If you love BBQ…
This is the job you want.

?‍⚖️ Judges Meeting Times

Friday: 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM

No experience required but YOU MUST SIGN UP! 

Just bring your taste buds and your love for great BBQ.

? Sign up to judge here:
https://form.jotform.com/253636862150155

The best BBQ in the world is coming to Shawnee. Come help decide who takes home the championship.

#RibCookoffAssociation
#BBQJudging
#BBQWorldChampionship
#CooksForCooks
??

More information: https://www.ribcookoffassociation.com/events-calendar/2025-rib-cookoff-world-championship
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shawnee/come-judge-the-rib-cookoff-association-world-championship/200029818611627
- **Event Categories**: sports, meetups, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 921

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Shawnee
- **state**: OK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: FireLake Arena
- **lat**: 35.302135390657
- **long**: -96.929430825899
- **full address**: FireLake Arena, 18145 Old Rangeline Rd,Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Come judge the Rib Cookoff Association World Championship
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/052f5985725b6835e4345d527b082c49c1c4db67506daf966cccfdb1bbfd35b1-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc471c13-gmir?v=1775884589

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Come judge the Rib Cookoff Association World Championship being held?
  - **A:** Come judge the Rib Cookoff Association World Championship takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at FireLake Arena, 18145 Old Rangeline Rd,Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Come judge the Rib Cookoff Association World Championship?
  - **A:** Come judge the Rib Cookoff Association World Championship is organized by Rib Cook Off Association .
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Come judge the Rib Cookoff Association World Championship is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shawnee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 920+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "SportsEvent",
        "name": "Come judge the Rib Cookoff Association World Championship",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/052f5985725b6835e4345d527b082c49c1c4db67506daf966cccfdb1bbfd35b1-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc471c13-gmir?v=1775884589",
        "startDate": "2026-04-17",
        "endDate": "2026-04-18",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/shawnee/come-judge-the-rib-cookoff-association-world-championship/200029818611627",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "FireLake Arena",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "18145 Old Rangeline Rd,Shawnee, Oklahoma",
                "addressLocality": "Shawnee",
                "addressRegion": "OK",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "35.302135390657",
                "longitude": "-96.929430825899"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "? WANT THE BEST SEAT IN BBQ? ?\n\nThe Rib Cookoff Association World Championship is coming to FireLake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma and we are looking for judges.\n\nThis is your chance to sit at the table where champions are decided. ??\n\n? April 17–18, 2026\n? FireLake Arena | Shawnee, Oklahoma\n\nYou’ll be",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Rib Cook Off Association ",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/rib-cook-off-association/24478503"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```