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2018 Best Ribs in Kalamazoo Winners
Kalamazoo Ribfest kicked off with the annual Best Ribs in Kalamazoo competition. And we have the winners.
There were two competitions again this year, the juried Best Ribs in Kalamazoo and Peoples' Choice Awards.
Best Ribs in Kalamazoo
- 3rd Kelvin & Co
- 2nd Acradia Ales
- 1st Bomba's BBQ
Peoples Choice Award
- 3rd Bomba's BBQ
- 2nd Smoked Down BBQ
- 1st Kelvin & Co
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