2021 Ribs for Kids Competitors
Butler Auto Glass
Team Captain: Sean Butler
Side Dish Competition: Yes
The team of Butler Auto Glass was new to Ribs for Kids in 2019, and not expecting to make much of an impact- instead they shattered the competition, taking home the grand prize for Best Ribs and Best Side! Welcome back to this BBQ master and defending champ!
Deputy Dawg BBQ
Team Captain: Mike Coate
Side Dish Competition: Yes
We all know 2020 was a “ruff” year, but Deputy Dawg isn’t taking 2021 sit, stay, or lying down! Welcome back to these competitors as they hope to convince the judges to throw them a bone!
Saucesquatch
Team Captains: Matt & Jen Hundley
Side Dish Competition: No
SauceSquatch is back! The last known sighting of this BBQ beast was in the 2019 competition where they placed 4th overall - Will 2021 be the year they prove the legends are true?
Yes Dear BBQ
Team Captain: Glen Matthews
Side Dish Competition: Yes
This dynamic duo has tested their chops at multiple Ribs for Kids! Do they think they have what it takes to beat the competition this year? Why yes, dear.
CHARBAY DISTILLERY
Team Captain: Johnny Marrs
Side Dish Competition: Yes
Welcome back to Johnny Marrs and the team at Charbay, who were a big hit at the 2019 competition, winning People’s Choice for Best Ribs and Best Side! Join us in raising a glass of spirits and toasting to good luck in 2021!
BIG BOILER BBQ
Team Captain: Michael Busse
Side Dish Competition: Yes
PORKASAURUS
Team Captain: AJ Berndt
Side Dish Competition: Yes
This first-time competitor may be new to the scene, but he’s roaring and ready to knock the competition back to the Jurassic period- Welcome Porkasaurus!
Sonoma Sparkies
Team Captain: Oliver Anderschat
Side Dish Competition: No
Throwing Smoke
Team Captain: Steve Moritz
Side Dish Competition: No
Previous Ribs for Kids Competitors
Sexy Slabs BBQ
Team Captain: Ed Parsons
Side Dish Competition: Yes
We’re excited to welcome back Sexy Slabs BBQ for their third year competing at Ribs for Kids! Last year they took home 3rd Place for their ribs - let’s see if they can bring the heat again this year, and deliver up ribs so good, they’re sinful.
Native Sons of the Golden West
Team Captain: Dan Foppe
Side Dish Competition: Yes
Welcome back to these 2018 competitors! These guys know their history, and are looking to get their name in the Ribs for Kids record books - Join us on June 8th to see if they succeed!
Pickles ‘N Smoke
Team Captain: Dave Friedrich
Side Dish Competition: No
Dave was a previous competitor at the 2017 Ribs for Kids and we’re happy to be welcoming him back! But why pickles? Maybe it’s because he’s a big dill and BBQ is his bread and butter!
Smoke-n-Grill
Team Captain: Fred Terry
Side Dish Competition: Yes
We’re pleased to be welcoming back these long time competitors! Smoke-N-Grill took home 1st place at the 2016 Ribs for Kids, and “Most Spirited” in 2017. Could 2019 be the year of the comeback? Find out on June 8th!
Burn Barrel BBQ & Brew
Team Captain: Danny Prodoehl
Side Dish Competition: Yes
Welcome back to these 2018 competitors- this year featuring our own former member, and 2018 Ribs for Kids planning superstar, Brent Mosbacher! This local realtor-dad is taking a break from baby bibs and selling “cribs” to cook some ribs!
Pork Slayers
Team Captains: Ted & Judy Arntz
Side Dish Competition: Yes
This is the team to beat! The members of Pork Slayers have competed every year at Ribs for Kids (originally as Smoke, Fire, and Love), and each year they have gotten better and better - In 2018, they slayed the pork and the competition, taking home 1st Place for Ribs, and People’s Choice for Ribs and Side Dish! Can they do it again??
Fish Ninja
Team Captains: Jerrimiah and Iera Pool
Side Dish Competition: Yes
Welcome to these first time competitors! A team name like that requires confidence - Let’s see if they can catch the competition off-guard and have the judges swimming in BBQ goodness!
War Wagon
Team Captains: Rick Foote, Tim McDowell, Roger Layne
Side Dish Competition: Yes
Another first time Ribs for Kids competitor! War Wagon is bringing their arsenal to battle for the big win- will they be victorious? Find out on June 8th!
Joe Daddy’s Q
Team Captain: Joe Farais
Side Dish Competition: No
Welcome back to these 2018 competitors! Joe Daddy’s promises their ribs will make you smile… but will they be leaving with a smile (and the grand prize) on June 8th?
Brothers in Law BBQ
Team Captain: Dan Miller
Side Dish Competition: Yes
The police motto is “To Protect and to Serve” and on June 8th, the Petaluma PD will be in force to serve up some delicious BBQ! Thank you to these late entry competitors, and welcome to Ribs for Kids!