Blue Ribbon Pork Cook Off
Congratulations to our 2026 Award Winning Restaurants!
Dudley’s Garage – Restaurant & Bowling
Torge's Bar & Grill
Silo '67
Hi-Lo Supper Club & Catering
First Place People’s Choice,
1st Place Connoisseur Award
Bacon Ribs – Bacon cured ribs, double smoked with a maple bourbon glaze
2nd Place People's Choice, 3rd Place Connoisseur Award
Braised Pork Rib – Served with farmhouse whipped mashed potatoes and a savory red wine sauce
2nd Place Connoisseur Award
Pork Char Siu – Pork Tenderloin, locally sourced from Fairmont Butcher Block, marinated and charred in a Hoisin Asian BBQ
3rd Place People’s Choice
Pork Poutine – Crispy shoestrings topped w/ Wisconsin cheese curds and smoked pulled pork and finished w/ a rich Guiness pork gravy and green onion
2026 Restaurant Entries:
Stay tuned for info on the 29th Annual Blue Ribbon Pork Cookoff!
Sample mouthwatering pork entrées from some of the area's favorite restaurants and caterers as they compete for the coveted People's Choice and Connoisseur Awards. Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Restaurants in each category!
🎟 How It Works
- Receive a People's Choice Ballot with your ticket
- Sample pork entrées from participating restaurants
- Vote for your favorite dish
- Be entered into drawings for gift cards from participating restaurants
🏅 Awards Presented
• People's Choice – Top 3 Restaurants
• Connoisseur Award – Top 3 Restaurants
📅 Wednesday, August 19 | 5–7 PM
📍 Martin County Arena
🎟️ Tickets: $12 per person + Fair Admission⚠️ Space is Limited!
2027 Participating Restaurants:
TBD