Smoke Under the Oaks Rib Team Registration 2025

Registration is now open for the 13th Annual Smoke Under the Oaks Rib Fest on Saturday, January 18, 2025 in Barron Park, Downtown LaBelle.  Entry fee is $200.00 for a 4-person team. 
(Please note that teams associated with sponsorship must register here.) 
Rib teams must consist of no more than four people.   Rib Team Site locations are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis with a maximum of 30 teams. TRUCKS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN BARRON PARK. The City of LaBelle has asked us to no longer allow trucks in the park due to potential damage to the grounds.  Teams are required to PRE-PAY for Rib Team Registration. No call/no shows have proven to cause issues with the number of ribs purchased for this event. Therefore, we can no longer accept cash at the mandatory meeting for your registration. Payment will be taken through Eventeny, which uses Stripe.  Please note, you may put your Rib Team Name under Business Name on the application.    What do you get with your Rib Team Registration?   LDRC will supply 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, and 32 racks of ribs.  Please review and read all rules and regulations pertaining to this event. The rules and regulations can be found on our website. www.downtownlabelle.com/smokeundertheoaks    1st, 2nd, 3rd Place and People’s Choice will receive cash prizes (amount to be announced) and unique trophies.    What happens at Smoke Under the Oaks?   FRIDAY   A Member of each Rib Team MUST attend the MANDATORY Meeting on Friday, January 17th at 6:00pm in Barron Park.  At the mandatory meeting, you will sign an agreement stating you have read the Smoke Under the Oaks Rules & Regulations.  You will receive all supplies (except for the judging platters) and the 32 racks of ribs. You will be required to sign that you have received and counted the ribs with an LDRC Board Member or volunteer.  A drawing will be held for Judging Times per team at the mandatory meeting.    SATURDAY   Teams may arrive as early as 4:00am to light grills. COOK TIME BEGINS AT 5:00AM. An LDRC Board Member or volunteer must check that your ribs have not been pre-cooked before your team can begin cooking. You may marinate your ribs.    We will have an opening ceremony at 10:30am hosted by Operation Vet Help.    The event begins at 11am. Tickets will be sold to attendees. Tickets will be brought to your location. ONE TICKET EQUALS ONE RIB. Teams are not to accept cash or give away extra ribs. Keep your tickets for counting purposes.  If your rib is the favorite, a DIFFERENT COLORED ticket will be placed in your People’s Choice Jar at your location. Please make sure the jar is visible to the public.     People’s Choice closes at 3:00pm. The awards announcement will be at 3:30pm.    The event ends at 4pm. 

Celebrate the 13th year of LDRC's Annual Smoke Under the Oaks Rib Fest! It all happens on Saturday, January 18, 2025 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 13th Annual Smoke Under the Oaks Winners will be announced by 3:30pm. Come early for the Opening Ceremony presented by Operation Vet Help! Parking is available on Park Ave and Lee Street. Bring the kids for bounce house fun and games! Find out more on our website, .

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.