Ribfest Chicago celebrates its Sweet (and
Spicy) Sixteen this year and we couldn’t be more excited. From humble
beginnings in a local parking lot, Ribfest relocated to Lincoln Avenue and
eventually grew from three blocks to five blocks, from a two-day event to a
three-night party, and from 5,000 attendees to 55,000 fans. The BBQ component
has grown from five local restaurants to twenty-five rib and non-rib vendors,
while the quality of live entertainment has made Ribfest Chicago a
nationally-recognized music festival that hosts top local and touring bands.
Music, BBQ, Chicago and family fun in the
summer doesn’t get any better. Highlights of the event include our celebrity-judged
“Best Ribs” award, the amateur rib-eating competition and “RibMania,” our professional
rib-eating competition featuring several Top Ten ranked eaters and sanctioned
by IFOCE/Major League Eating. It’s no wonder that Ribfest Chicago is annually
ranked highest in the Chicago Reader’s poll for Best Food Fest.
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WHAT: Ribfest Chicago returns with more
smokin’ music and barbecue as we cook up some new twists for Chicago’s favorite
festival, which will take place:
Friday, June 6, 2014 - 5 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, June 7, 2014 - Noon to 10 pm
Sunday, June 8, 2014 - Noon to 10 pm
A nationally-recognized music festival, our
twenty bands are a hot blend of Indie, pop, indie roots and alt country for one
of the most unique lineups in the city. The 5th Annual RibMania features 10
top-ranked professional eaters at the Midwest’s only sanctioned rib-eating
contest on Friday night, and families can spend the
weekend in Kids Square enjoying entertainment, inflatables, games and more.
Visit www.Ribfest-Chicago.com
Ribfest Chicago has contributed nearly $250,000
to Northcenter schools and nonprofits in an effort to improve education and
fight hunger, in addition to funding chamber projects and annual programming.
$5 Donation requested to benefit Northcenter philanthropy programs. Sponsored
by the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce.
WHEN: Friday,
June 6, 2014 - 5 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, June 7,
2014 - Noon to 10 pm
Sunday, June 8, 2014 -
Noon to 10 pm
Kids Square open
Saturday – Noon to 8 pm, & Sunday – Noon to 7 pm
WHY: Proceeds benefit Northcenter
Chamber initiatives, annual community programming, greening and beautification
efforts, the School Grant Program and charitable funding approved by the
Chamber Philanthropy Committee.
For more information,
visit www.Ribfest-Chicago.com or call
the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce at 773.525.3609.
WHO: Founded in 1946, the Northcenter
Chamber of Commerce is a community and business development organization on
Chicago’s North Side. By promoting and supporting commercial, professional,
financial and nonprofit enterprises, its members are dedicated to making
Northcenter a great place to live, shop and grow. The Northcenter Chamber’s
highly anticipated and attended community events, such as Ribfest Chicago, make
it one of Chicago’s premier neighborhood organizations. For more information
about the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce, visit www.northcenterchamber.com.
