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Attendees check out the sights at the 28th annual Northwest Ohio Rib-Off at the Lucas County Fairgrounds in Maumee.
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Maumee resident Allison Launder, 6, enjoys some ribs during the event.
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Famous Dave's assistant manager Derek Bowen takes a break by the fan.
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"Brisket Bob" Ledvina sauces his ribs at the Pig's Foot booth. This is Brisket Bob's 28th year of serving ribs at cook-offs.
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ted Nugent performs August 12, 2011, at the 28th Northwest Ohio Rib-Off at the Lucas County Fairgrounds in Maumee, Ohio, in front of more than 10,000 people.
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Maumee resident Alex Turner, 13, licks his fingers after eating a pulled pork sandwich.
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Roasted corn is dipped in melted butter.
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Indiana resident Will Staler eats roasted corn during the rib-off.
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