The Charles Mix County Lake Restoration Organization (CMCLRO) will hold a Rib Fest on Sunday, July 3rd this year at the Bull-O-Rama grounds on the southwest edge of Lake Andes. The Rib Fest is planned in conjunction with the fireworks display to be presented by the Lake Andes-Ravinia Fire District. CMCLRO typically holds a fund raising and informational dinner each year in March, but the annual event has been sidetracked the past couple of years due to COVID. Now the CMCLRO Board has decided to alter the status quo and hold the July event. The July 3rd event will be picnic style, so attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and other picnic items. Participants in the RibFest will offer their specialty ribs in competition style event with the winner receiving a $500 prize, second place receiving a $350 prize and the third-place finisher receiving $150. Soft drinks, beer, pulled pork and other minimal side dishes will be served at the event in addition to the ribs. The food will served provide musical entertainment until 9:30 p.m., with the Lake Andes/Ravinia Fire Department's fireworks display concluding the evening. Admission to the event is free, but tickets will be sold for the food and beverages and of course all donations are welcomed. All are welcome and encouraged to come to the event to support CMCLRO. The proceeds for the event will be used to fund the project of the CMCLRO.