You still have time to enter the Staunton Ribfest if you hurry. Friday, Aug. 19 is the deadline for entries. Anyone interested in competing should call Natalie at 618-635-2233 or email [email protected]. The entry fee is $75 plus $25 membership fee if not already a member of STL BBQ Society.

The Ribfest will be held Saturday, Aug. 27. Cooking stations for competitive cookers will be set up in Firemen's Park at 6 a.m. Ribs will be distributed courtesy of the City of Staunton and Bill’s IGA. Cooking begins at 7 a.m. Judging begins at 2:30 p.m. Winners will be announced and cash pri...