Our annual Ribfest celebration is Historic Downtown Yankton's largest event of the year!  We feature bands, ribs and loads of free fun.  If you are interested in participating in our Rib Cook off as a vendor or would like to be a sponsor of this event, please review the information found below, fill out any necessary forms and give us a call with questions.

Amatuer Ribfest Cook-off Registration

Looking to show off your cooking skills?  Sign up today and take a chance at winning a prize for your RibFest Cook-Off Recipe!

Sponsors

Historic Downtown Yankton offers its members and non-members the opportunity to become a "sponsor" of this event.   This opportunity allows those Businesses that participate extra exposure to their consumers and other area businesses while allowing HDY the opportunity to utilize local services and receive extra funding for the event.

Take a look at our Levels of Sponsorship and let us know if you are able to participate!

• Smokin' Hot

  $1500 of Sponsorship includes Company's Name and Logo, if provided, in Advertising with print, radio, banners and our website.  The Company's Name and Logo is located on our website with the Event information, not only on the Home page with the Event Banner, but also on the Calendar Event Notice with a link to the Sponsor's website.  Take a look at the advantages of becoming a Smokin' Hot Sponsor.

  • Radio Advertising
  • Large 18x24 store sponsorship poster
  • Business Sponsorship Banner
  • Logo Sponsorship on 11x17 posters
  • Business Name on Thank You Ad
  • Free Amateur Rib Contest Entry
  • 4 Ribfest cups & T-Shirts
  • Your Logo on the Event pages
  • Website link to your business from our website

• Sweet n' Tangy

  $500 to $1499 of Sponsorship includes your business name in some areas of our advertising on the website and in print.  Take a look at the advantages of becoming a Sweet n' Tangy sponsor.

  • Business Name on Calendar Event on HDY
  • Business Name on 11x17 posters
  • Business Name on Thank You Ad
  • Large 18x24 Store Sponsorship poster
  • 2 Ribfest cups & T-Shirts

• Hickory Smoked

  $250 to $499 of Sponsorship includes the following advantages:

  • Business Name on Calendar Event on HDY
  • Business Name on 11x17 posters
  • Business Name on Thank You Ad

• Fire Starter

  $100 to $249 of Sponsorship includes the following:

  • Business Name on Calendar Event on HDY
  • Business Name on Thank You Ad

To sign-up to be a Sponsor for any of our events, at any level, please contact Hanna Sitting Crow directly at 605-760-4696 for more information.

Please note:  Historic Downtown Yankton does not guarantee that you will be accepted as a sponsor at your requested level or event due to timing of your request in relation to event date.

Thank you for your continued support of Historic Downtown Yankton!