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Ribfest Chicago Ribfest Chicago will take place on June 5-7, 2026 in the Northcenter Neighborhood! August 19-21, 2022!
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Now in its 22nd year, Ribfest Chicago continues to be Chicago’s most anticipated street festival—averaging 50,000 pounds of pork and 60,000+ attendees who love to wrap up the summer at this three-day event. As featured in local and national media, Ribfest Chicago invites all Chicagoland restaurant BBQ masters to compete for the title of “Best Ribs” and “People’s Choice.” Returning for its seventh year in 2016, RibMania is the only sanctioned rib-eating contest in the Midwest. While ribs reign supreme, Ribfest Chicago is also a nationally recognized indie music festival, hosting two stages that feature all original music from top local and national acts. And parents love our “Kids Square” with two days of family fun allowing children to slide, climb, jump, ride, dance and enjoy live entertainment all weekend long. Ribfest provides a memorable weekend of lively music, family fun and satisfied appetites as we celebrate 22 years of unforgettable barbecue. We continue to strive to maximize exposure, increase market share and enhance the image of Ribfest Chicago and our partners. Reserve your space now and be part of this incredible promotional opportunity!

Ribfest is officially underway in Northcenter! Come to the fest through Sunday at 10pm for barbecue, music, and fun! Lea...
06/06/2026

Ribfest is officially underway in Northcenter!

Come to the fest through Sunday at 10pm for barbecue, music, and fun! Learn more at ribfest-chicago.com.

We're selling Ribfest Merch! You can purchase our 2026 t-shirt, art poster and more at the orange Chamber tent at 4054 N...
06/06/2026

We're selling Ribfest Merch! You can purchase our 2026 t-shirt, art poster and more at the orange Chamber tent at 4054 N Lincoln!

In just a few hours, Ribfest Chicago 2026 will be underway! Don't forget that you can text-to-vote for your favorite rib...
06/06/2026

In just a few hours, Ribfest Chicago 2026 will be underway! Don't forget that you can text-to-vote for your favorite rib vendor!

The People's Choice Award winner will be announced at the Irving Park Stage on Sunday at 6:45pm.

Watch the pros pick the best ribs at the Northcenter Town Square Stage on Sunday at 4pm!
06/05/2026

Watch the pros pick the best ribs at the Northcenter Town Square Stage on Sunday at 4pm!

Get ready to combine two loves: wh***ey and ribs! Join us for a wh***ey tasting session and sample a wide range of wh***...
06/05/2026

Get ready to combine two loves: wh***ey and ribs! Join us for a wh***ey tasting session and sample a wide range of wh***ey and bourbon from local favorites to international brands.

Our Saturday 1pm tasting session will include a tasting glass and an elevated experience with local wh***ey purveyors! Guest mixologists from local bars will create cocktails using local wh***eys & Bitter Ex Bitters & Syrups.

Tickets can be purchased online at ribfest-chicago.com/wh***ey-tasting.

Ribfest is almost here! As you make plans to join us, we ask that you consider making a donation at the festival gate. Y...
06/04/2026

Ribfest is almost here! As you make plans to join us, we ask that you consider making a donation at the festival gate. Your contribution goes right back into the Northcenter community, supporting local nonprofit organizations, economic development initiatives, and Chamber programming.

Thanks to the generosity of festival attendees, Ribfest has provided nearly $400,000 in direct funding to these worthy causes, to date. Every donation helps make a lasting impact!

Taste, judge, and discover which vendors will earn bragging rights as Ribfest Chicago's best of 2026! Check out our 2026...
06/04/2026

Taste, judge, and discover which vendors will earn bragging rights as Ribfest Chicago's best of 2026! Check out our 2026 rib vendors here, or view our full vendor list at ribfest-chicago.com/vendors.

Get the most out of your Ribfest experience by becoming a Ribfest Chicago VIP! Our VIP package includes: access to our V...
06/03/2026

Get the most out of your Ribfest experience by becoming a Ribfest Chicago VIP! Our VIP package includes: access to our VIP lounge (with exclusive seating, a private restroom, a phone charging station, and games!), 2 drink tickets, an official t-shirt, poster, and more!

VIP passes can be purchased at ribfest-chicago.com, or at the orange tent onsite at 4054 N. Lincoln.

In addition to delicious food, we’re bringing unforgettable entertainment to Ribfest! Check out our vibrant entertainmen...
05/28/2026

In addition to delicious food, we’re bringing unforgettable entertainment to Ribfest! Check out our vibrant entertainment lineup across two stages: the Main Stage at Lincoln & Irving and the Northcenter Town Square stage.

You can view the full lineup at ribfest-chicago.com/entertainment

Address

4000 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL
60618

Opening Hours

Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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+17735253609

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