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The Official Site of Ribfest Chicago

Thank you for visiting us at Ribfest Chicago! Look forward to seeing you next year.

And the winner of Best Ribs at Ribfest Chicago 2009 is . . . Cordis Brothers Supper Club

Ribfest Chicago

What ignited in the summer of 1999 as a community block party has exploded into Chicago’s most anticipated street festival. Averaging 65,000 pounds of ribs and featuring 25 bands in 25 hours, more than 50,000 people are expected to kick­off summer at the three­-day long Ribfest Chicago. Proceeds of the festival are utilized to fund community activities, area greening efforts and local outreach programs such as the innovative School Grant Program. Thanks to our sponsors who make this event possible. Please support our sponsors listed below. 2009 Ribfest Chicago Overview We have something for everyone. From great music (Band Line-up), outstanding ribs and other great food (Participating Restaurants), to 12 hours of entertainment and fun for the kids in our famous Kids Square (Kids Square Entertainment)! TEXT YOUR VOTE FOR 2009 BEST RIBS!  Text 73997 and enter your Favorite Restaurant Sample: Ribs25 Browntrout                                         Ribs10 Celtic Crown                                      Ribs20 Chicago BBQ Company                      Ribs30 Chicago Joe’s                                    Ribs40 Cordis Brothers Supper Club               Ribs50  Delicious Café                                    Ribs60  Fireplace Inn                                      Ribs70 Hickory’s BBQ                                   Ribs80 Lincoln Restaurant                             Ribs90  Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro          Ribs100       Robinson’s #1 Ribs                             Ribs110                  The Smoke Daddy                              Ribs120             Voting starts at 5 pm, Friday (6/12) and runs through 6 pm, Sunday (6/14). Each vote is .99 cents; standard text rates apply. Ballots will also be accepted at the Northcenter Chamber Tent. 2009 SPONSORS             Alderman Gene Schulter, 47th Ward                                                                                                       Northcenter Electric   St. Benedict Schools  CVS   The UPS Store   Chicago Cubs   St. Pauls House Angel Sales    Jewel   Old Town School of Folk Music Trinity School of Irish Dance    Kidwinks Dun-Wel Printing Company   Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center  Savemore Liquors  Prairie Shore Properties   Ribfest Sponsorship     Volunteer Registration  Food Vendor Application   City of Chicago Food Vendor Permit Application  Market Vendor Application   Kids Square Vendor Application     Equipment Rental Request   Ribfest Chicago video: Donna Shultz, freelance designer   Original video footage/photos: Leigh Hanlon

Band Line-up

Participating Restaurants

Kids Square Entertainment

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