The Martin's Rib-Eating Contest is a tradition at the SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival and oh boy it is ever a spectacle!

Six contestants had 3 minutes to eat all the ribs they could handle – and did they consume some ribs or what!

See Roanoke Times video of the Martin’s Rib Eating Contest

2009 Martin’s Rib Eating Contest Results

1st Place - Ron Webb, Roanoke VA – 1lb 4oz

2nd Place - Brent Helms, Moneta, VA – 14.25oz

3rd Place - Kenny Prickett, Vinton, VA – 14.2oz

Results of 2008 Martin's Rib Eating Contest:

1st Place - Ed Shelton

2nd Place - Lawrence Hancock

3rd Place - Jerry LaMoria

Results of 2007 Martin's Rib Eating Contest:

1st Place - Jonathan Sledge - 2.73 lbs. of ribs in 3 minutes!

2nd Place - Roger Paul - 1.97 lbs.

Ron Webb - 1.87 lbs.

David Schuylen - 1.3 lbs.

Phillip Smith - 1.2 lbs.

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