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The Official Site of Ribfest Chicago

Saturday, June 7 & Sunday, June 8

Noon – 10:00 p.m.

Damen, Lincoln, and Irving Park Intersection


 
Lincoln / Damen / Irving Park Intersection.Two exciting days of food and fun! Two stages of live music with 20 bands! It doesn't get any better than this.

Kick off the summer at Ribfest Chicago! What started in 1999 as a community block party has exploded into Chicago’s most anticipated street festival. This hot summer event offers something for everyone -- rib aficionados can vote for the restaurant with the “Best Ribs,” not to mention, fest goers can also honor restaurants with a  “Fest Fave” award (favorite food item at the festival) and “Hot Off the Grill” award (best overall griller). Love to dance in the streets? In true Ribfest tradition, we’re bringing you some of the best music you’ll hear all summer -- and won’t hear at other festivals! Bring the kids! Our famous Kids Square provides hours of entertainment for kids of all ages … allowing children to slide, climb, run, complete, jump, ride, sing and dance all weekend long. Ribfest Chicago promises to provide a memorable weekend of lively music, family fun and satisfied appetites as we celebrate ten years of unforgettable barbecue. Ribfest Promo Sheet (432 KB).


Celebrating our 10th Anniversary, Ribfest Chicago continues to maximize exposure, increase market share and enhance the image of Ribfest and our partners. You won't want to miss this opportunity to showcase your company! Sign on now as a Ribfest Chicago sponsor. Food and market vendors, reserve your space now and be a part of an incredible anniversary celebration.

SPONSORSHIP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ribfest Chicago offers several levels of sponsorship, including naming rights for music stages and Kids Square. From "Fire Starter" to "Grill Master," each level of sponsorship includes recognition on the Ribfest Chicago website, Ribfest passes and post-event party. Download Sponsorship Application.

FOOD VENDOR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reserve your space now. Ribfest Chicago is expected to draw 40,000 people! Food_Vendor_App.pdf (140 KB) and Equipment Rental Form.

MARKET VENDOR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Market Vendor space is available for non-profits, hand made products, general merchandise and business promotion. Download Market Vendor Application and Equipment Rental Form.

VOLUNTEERS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ribfest Chicago owes much of its success to the dedication and generosity of the hundreds of volunteers it takes to man the event. We need volunteers at our gates, beer (must be 21) and beverage booths, Kids Square, as well as general help for set-up and tear down. Volunteer a few hours, then stick around and have some fun! All volunteers receive a free T-shirt and invitation to the post-event party. Download the Volunteer Registration Form.

2008 SPONSORS

                            Chicago Reader 

Alderman Gene Schulter, 47th Ward

     Pepsi     Aquafina     

Chicago Tribune     Centerstage          cleanslate

        

     Ownes Corning     Crazy Kids Chicago

Belle Plaine Studio    Northcenter Electric, Inc.    The Schools of St. Benedict  Thresholds    The Chicago Cubs    CVS    Stellar26

Dun-Wel Lithographic CoJewel/Osco
Old Town School of Folk Music
  Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club

 Savemore Lounge     CG Realty Group     Baird & Warner     Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Band Line-up     Participating Restaurants      Festival Map 
Kids Square Entertainment        Red Baron Kids Square Sponsors


 
 
 
 Festival Sponsors
 Band Line-up
 Participating Restaurants
 Kids Square Entertainment

 Map