Smoke Under the Oaks Rib Team Registration 2026
About the application
Registration is now open for the 14th Annual Smoke Under the Oaks Rib Fest on Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Barron Park, Downtown LaBelle. Entry fee is $250.00 for a 4-person team.
(Please note that teams associated with sponsorship must register here.)
Team Guidelines
- Teams may consist of up to 4 members.
- Maximum of 30 teams will be accepted.
- Team sites are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- No trucks allowed in Barron Park (per City of LaBelle request to protect the grounds).
Registration & Payment
- Teams must pre-pay through Eventeny (Stripe).
- No cash payments will be accepted at the mandatory meeting.
- Please list your Rib Team Name under “Business Name” on the application.
- Registration is only complete once payment is confirmed.
What’s Included with Registration
Each team will receive:
- 32 racks of ribs
- A box of sanitary gloves
- Judging platters
- Food trays
- A People’s Choice ticket jar
- A roll of paper towels
- A bottle of hand sanitizer
Awards
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place and People’s Choice will receive cash prizes (amount TBA) and unique trophies.
Event Schedule
Friday, January 9 6:00 PM — Mandatory Team Meeting (Barron Park)
At least one member of each team must attend.
Teams will sign an agreement confirming they’ve read the Rules & Regulations.
Supplies and ribs will be distributed (teams must sign off after counting ribs with an LDRC Board Member/volunteer).
Drawing for Judging Times will take place.
Saturday, January 10
4:00 AM — Teams may arrive to set up.
5:00 AM — Cook time begins (ribs must be checked by an LDRC Board Member/volunteer before cooking). Marinating is allowed, but no pre-cooking.
10:30 AM — Opening Ceremony
11:00 AM — Event opens to the public.
Tickets will be delivered to your site by LDRC.
1 ticket = 1 rib. Teams may not accept cash or give away extra ribs.
People’s Choice tickets (different color) will be placed in your jar. Keep your jar visible.
3:00 PM — People’s Choice voting closes.
3:30 PM — Awards Ceremony.
4:00 PM — Event ends.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Related files
Prices
| Smoke Under the Oaks Rib Team | $250.00 | Non-refundable | There is a $200 non-refundable registration fee that is charged upon approval. |
| Sponsored Booth Space (Rib Team with Sponsorship) | $0.00 | Non-refundable |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Team Name
- Team Captain Name
- Team Member Names
- What size is your grill? Length and width of grill:
- Do you need power for anything at your booth?
- Is this registration associated with sponsorship?
- If this registration is associated with sponsorship, please list the business.
