What ignited in 1999 as a community block party has exploded into one of Chicago’s most anticipated street festivals.  Averaging 50,000 pounds of ribs and BBQ from more than 30 restaurants, Ribfest Chicago 2012 is expected to draw more than 50,000 people. As a nationally recognized music festival, we host a hot blend of Indie, pop, Indie Roots, rock and alt country for one of the most unique band lineups in the city. The 3rd Annual RibMania features a dozen professional eaters in the Midwest’s…See More

What ignited in 1999 as a community block party has exploded into one of Chicago’s most anticipated street festivals.  Averaging 50,000 pounds of ribs and BBQ from more than 30 restaurants, Ribfest Chicago 2012 is expected to draw more than 50,000 people. As a nationally recognized music festival, we host a hot blend of Indie, pop, Indie Roots, rock and alt country for one of the most unique band lineups in the city. The 3rd Annual RibMania features a dozen professional eaters in the Midwest’s…See More

3 Nights of FUN and BBQ. 12th Anniversary of this nationally-recognized Food & Music Festival on Chicago's north side. Food--Top rib restaurants from Chicagoland compete for "Best Ribs" and other vendors serve up tasty grilled items. Music--top local and nationally touring Indie/Alt Country/Pop/Rock. Kids Square family section for our young fans (Sat/Sun Noon-6pm) Announcing the Midwest's only IFOCE-sanctioned rib-eating contest on Friday night!! Don't miss Chicago's premiere food and music…See More

3 Nights of FUN and BBQ. 12th Anniversary of this nationally-recognized Food & Music Festival on Chicago's north side. Food--Top rib restaurants from Chicagoland compete for "Best Ribs" and other vendors serve up tasty grilled items. Music--top local and nationally touring Indie/Alt Country/Pop/Rock. Kids Square family section for our young fans (Sat/Sun Noon-6pm) Announcing the Midwest's only IFOCE-sanctioned rib-eating contest on Friday night!! Don't miss Chicago's premiere food and music…See More

3 Nights of FUN and BBQ. 12th Anniversary of this nationally-recognized Food & Music Festival on Chicago's north side. Food--Top rib restaurants from Chicagoland compete for "Best Ribs" and other vendors serve up tasty grilled items. Music--top local and nationally touring Indie/Alt Country/Pop/Rock. Kids Square family section for our young fans (Sat/Sun Noon-6pm) Announcing the Midwest's only IFOCE-sanctioned rib-eating contest on Friday night!! Don't miss Chicago's premiere food and music…See More

3 Nights of FUN and BBQ. 12th Anniversary of this nationally-recognized Food & Music Festival on Chicago's north side. Food--Top rib restaurants from Chicagoland compete for "Best Ribs" and other vendors serve up tasty grilled items. Music--top local and nationally touring Indie/Alt Country/Pop/Rock. Kids Square family section for our young fans (Sat/Sun Noon-6pm) Announcing the Midwest's only IFOCE-sanctioned rib-eating contest on Friday night!! Don't miss Chicago's premiere food and music…See More

3 Nights of FUN and BBQ. 12th Anniversary of this nationally-recognized Food & Music Festival on Chicago's north side. Food--Top rib restaurants from Chicagoland compete for "Best Ribs" and other vendors serve up tasty grilled items. Music--top local and nationally touring Indie/Alt Country/Pop/Rock. Kids Square family section for our young fans (Sat/Sun Noon-6pm) Announcing the Midwest's only IFOCE-sanctioned rib-eating contest on Friday night!! Don't miss Chicago's premiere food and music…See More