Smoke Under the Oaks Rib Team Registration 2026

Name: Smoke Under the Oaks Rib Fest 2026
Start: 2026-01-10T10:30:00-00:00
End: 2026-01-10T16:00:00-00:00
Location: 1559 DeSoto Ave, LaBelle, Florida 33935, United States

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Smoke Under the Oaks Rib Fest 2026

Date: Jan 10, 2026 10:30 am - Jan 10, 2026 4:00 pm (EDT)

LaBelle, Florida

$0.00 - $250.00

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

Celebrate the 14th year of LDRC's Annual Smoke Under the Oaks Rib Fest! It all happens on Saturday, January 10th, 2026 in Barron Park. We want you to be judgy! Taste all the ribs to pick your favorite to see which team gets crowned the People's Choice! Ribs & Dinners are available beginning at 11am through 4pm. The 14th Annual Smoke Under the Oaks Winners will be announced by 3:30pm. Come early for the Opening Ceremony. Parking is available on Park Ave and Lee Street. Bring the kids for bounce house fun and games! Find out more on our website, .

LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation

Contact Organizer

LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation

Contact Organizer

Terms & Conditions

Sorry, no refunds. This is a rain or shine event. We may reschedule (date TBA) if the weather becomes an issue. No food other than ribs may be presented to the public. Complete rules can be found under the Rules and Regulations on the LDRC website at www.downtownlabelle.com/smokeundertheoaks. You will be provided designated parking for one vehicle per team. Please understand that there is the possibility of property damage and injuries. Participation is voluntary, with full knowledge of the associated risks. By registering for Smoke Under the Oak Rib Fest, you hereby waive and release any and all rights that either heirs, successors, and assigns or yourself may have against the LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation, its Board of Directors, their agents, employees, and volunteers, the City of LaBelle and its employees, and Hendry County and its employees, arising from your participation in this event, including but not limited to property damage or injuries.You further agree to indemnify and hold harmless all of the foregoing from any claim made by you or on behalf of you by third parties who might be made against you, arising from your participation in this event.

Related files

2025 JUDGING RULES

2026 SUTO COMPETITORS RULES

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
Email
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.

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