Naperville RibfestIf the idea of succulent pork dripping off the bone and the twang of barbecue sauce sets your senses aflame, then you won’t want to miss the Naperville Ribfest, a three-day annual event in Naperville, Illinois (located just 40 minutes west of Chicago).
Photo by jeffreyw What better way to celebrate the Independence Day weekend than with finger-lickin good sauce and live music?
What is Ribfest?Festival Magazine has voted the rib fest Naperville event as the “Best In The Midwest” for the past 15 years. Sixteen of the nation’s best rib vendors assemble in a head-to-head competition to win the favor of esteemed judges and festival-goers alike. Photo by Southie3 The FoodThis year’s Naperville Ribfest vendors will include: • Porky N Beans 
In addition to the yummy BBQ, you’ll find all the standard carnival fare here - from kettle corn, corn on the cob and curly fries to funnel cakes, cotton candy and ice cream there are treats to please every taste-bud!To quench your thirst, you can choose from soft drinks, beer, or wine. Photo by Southie3 ActivitiesMusic is a big part of the family fun at the Naperville Rib Fest. This year you can catch famous musical artists REO Speedwagon, Grand Funk Railroad and STYX, among others. You’ll be able to mosey between two different stages of rock, progressive, blues, pop and country. In the Family Area, your kids will enjoy a circus, jousting, mechanical bull riding, bounce houses, slides, a hands-on activity tent and a petting zoo. Other special Rib Fest Naperville events include KC BBQ exhibits, Southern Living Magazine cooking shows, TV and radio station promotions and a Chicago White Sox training camp. And let’s not forget the grand finale fireworks, which are always a highlight! How to get ticketsTickets for Naperville Ribfest are $12 at the gate, with all children under 11 free. But if you don’t want to miss the action, you can get discount pre-sale tickets at select Jewel-Osco grocery stores in Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Bolingbrook and Plainfield. Proceeds from ticket sales will go toward eliminating domestic violence and child abuse. For more information visit www.ribfest.net Event DetailsDATES: July 1st – 4thTIMES: 12 – 10 p.m. LOCATION: Knoch Park, 724 S. West Street Naperville, IL. 60540 To leave Naperville Ribfest and return Home, click here |
