American Legion Post 1
"Corn Hole Tournament"
Friday, September 11th, 2026
6:00-11:00pm

What is a “Corn Hole Tourney”

Anyone can participate
Team sign-up at registration booth in front of Café Brule on Main Street
Registration 5:00-6:00pm.
Entry fee - $30 per team
Tournament location - Intersection of Main Street and Prospect, in front of Café Brule
Cash payout for
- 1st and 2nd Place

“Corn Hole Tourney” rules

Follows official Corn Hole rules
Bracketing depends on # of teams registered
Cash prize depends on teams entered.

"Ribs Rods Rock n' Roll Wing War”
People’s Choice – Judging
Friday, September 11th
5:30pm - Main Street next to the beer tent

What is People Choice “Wings War” –

Wings will be prepared and provided by local restaurants.
- Committed restaurants
  - Dakota BrickHouse (2024 winner)
  - Toby's
  - OLC
  - Leo's (2025 Winner)
  - Bunyan's
  - Cee Cee's
  - Eagles
  - Fayuca
  - T and A BBQ
  - Mister Smith's
People’s Choice Judging
Anyone can participate, but limited to the first 100 entrants.
Sign-up at registration booth in front of CorTrust Bank
Begins at 5:30pm.
Wing war $20 per entry
You will receive 1 token to use as your vote (choose wisely)
Vote with your chip by placing it into the container with the number that is your favorite flavor wings. Voting ends at 7:30pm.
Each token will count as a Vote for your favorite wing.
The restaurant with the most tokens will be declared the winner and receive a Ribs Rods and Rock n' Roll trophy to display in the restaurant until next year's event.
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Vermillion Food Pantry.

Kids Zone Sponsored by First Bank and Trust

Train Station Located in the CorTrust Parking lot

Saturday Activities

September 12th

"Hy-Vee"
Backyard BBQ Competition

Do you think you are a master BBQ'er? This is your chance.

Limited to 10 amateur contestants
Each team will receive 8 racks of Hy-Vee ribs on Saturday morning.

Ribs will be turned in at 4:45pm for "Peoples Choice" judging.

Entry Form

Polaris/Old Lumber Company - Side by Side Ride and shine

9:00am - Meet at the parking lot on South side of OLC for registration.
10:00am -Depart OLC for ride - will be on both hard surface and gravel, appropriate safety equipment required.
2:15pm - arrive back at OLC parking lot for show and shine

All side by sides welcome
Event coordinators will lead the ride on a pre-determined route
Drivers/passengers assume all responsibilities for any mishaps.
Ribs Rods & Rock 'n Roll, OLC or Polaris assume no liability and are released from any liability for damage to property, passenger or violations.

Participation is at your own risk.

Contact Chad at OLC - 605-280-3520
Nate at Polaris - 402-720-8616

Route sheets will be handed out at OLC at registration on Saturday morning.

"RECHARGE Training" Live at Ribs and Rods

Sweat it out with Recharge at the Ribs, Rods, and Rock 'n' Roll event!
Recharge Training is leading a free bodyweight workout on Saturday, September 6th, from 8:30 to 9:15 AM.
Join us on the corner of Market Street, in front of Leo's and Cafe Brule, for a fun and energizing workout to kick off your day. All you need are workout shoes and a water bottle!

Come get a workout in with us before you enjoy the festivities!

Bio: Recharge Training is a locally owned gym in Vermillion dedicated to helping individuals improve their health and quality of life through strength and conditioning. Our classes are designed to meet you wherever you are on your fitness journey, helping you feel stronger, healthier, and more capable in your everyday life. Located in the strip mall near Walmart.

RECHARGE Info

Vermillion Farmers Market comes to Ribs Rods & Rock n' Roll

Stop down to the south end of Market street and Kidder Street.

We have the extreme please of featuring the BEST Farmers Market in the area.

All your favorites, plus a few extra will feature there local specialties.

Limited parking will be available for the Farmers Market attendees on West Kidder street, in front of "Total Flooring", "Old Lumber Company" and "Embrace Dentistry"

Farmers Market Website

Community Service Opportunities

Come enjoy your opportunity to give back!!

"Random Acts of Kindness"

— Vermillion Rotary Club

"Tabling"

— USD Students

"Back Pack Program receives proceeds from Wing War."

— Local Restaurants

"Nutrien"
Antique Tractor Show and Shine

Do you have a restoration- project that you have been working on in your spare time for years? This is your chance to show it off.

Saturday - September 12th,
Main Street and Austin Streets, Historic downtown Vermillion.

"Nutrien"
Show and Shine- 10am to 4pm

Contact Ericka Iverson - 605-202-0427 to reserve your spots. Space is limited; early registration is advised and will fill up fast.

Car/Motorcycle Show and Shine

Want to showcase your car or motorcycle?

Registration - Day of the event

Corner of Prospect and Main Street

Contact Scott Henderson at 605-677-9198!

"First Bank & Trust" Kids Zone"

Each participant must -
-Register at the Kids area tent
-Will receive a bracelet to enter either the bounce houses or Ride the Train or Enter the "VIP" Tumble Bus
-Parent will need to sign a waiver for each child receiving a bracelet
Cost = FREE Provided by First Bank & Trust

Wacky KidZone and Princess inflatables

"Hy-Vee"
Backyard BBQ

"Eat RIBS"

Come meet the 2027 USD Track and Field Team

5:00pm - Saturday
Main Street in front of CorTrust Bank

What in People's Choice Rib contest?

Ribs are donated by Hy-Vee and distributed to Backyard BBQ contestants on Saturday morning. 10 Contestants show off their BBQ skills by cooking approx. 8 racks of Ribs.
Rib Turn-in is at 4:45pm on Saturday afternoon.
Anyone can participate, with a maximum of 100 chips sold.
Each participant will receive a total of 10 ribs, once each rib is eaten, they use their chip to select the best Rib of the competition.
The contestant with the most chips is declared the winner.
Top 3 places will be announced from the CorTrust Stage.
Chips can be purchased at the information tent in front of CorTrust Bank for $20 per chip.

Proceeds from the sale of the Ribs will be donated to the Local Food Pantry.

"Celebrity/Dignitary Dunk Tank"

100% of proceeds go to "The VHS Drama Department"!

Local Celebrities'/Dignitaries/Personalities'/School official's, will be perched in the Dunk Tank giving you an opportunity to dunk them in the tank... for a fee of course.

If you would like to volunteer to be in the Dunk Tank, please contact Mary Bagley 605-670-2329 to get your name on the list or make a donation.

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