Zalud House Pioneer Days and Rib Cook-Off
- Date
- Fri, Oct 2, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 AM
- Venue
- Porterville
- Address
- Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257
- Category
- Art & Culture
The Zalud House Museum Pioneer Days & Rib Cook-Off began in 2012 as a fundraiser for the Zalud House Museum. In a partnership with the Jackass Mail Run Committee, Downtown Porterville is transformed into a vision of the old west, complete with a live shoot out in the street. Historical and educational displays and re-enactments are just a few of the attractions that are featured at the event every year. The anticipation of the Rib Cook-Off is probably the biggest draw to the crowd. Any and all backyard BBQ enthusiasts are welcomed to compete in the rib cook-off and vie for cash prizes, the People's Choice Award and the Best Decorated Booth Trophy. The public can buy tickets to sample the rib
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