Erie's Wild Rib Cook Off and Music Festival

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11:00am

Perry Square Park
Downtown Erie

This festival features National Touring, Award Winning BBQ Rib Cooking Teams (as seen on the Food Network), local and regional entertainment, works by artisans and craftsmen, vendors, business booths, service groups, festival foods and treats, specialty acts, beer and spirits in the park and safe inflatable rides. Analytics show the largest group of event visitors are typically between 22 and 55 years of age with the ratio of men and women nearly equal. This festival focuses on community spirit, family fun and of course the BBQ! This longstanding festival attracts an estimated attendance of over 50,000 visitors annually.

Schedule:

Touring BBQ Rib Teams
* After Hours Barbecue
* Carolina Rib King
* Outlaw Barbecue Revolution
* Johnson's BBQ
* Pigfoot BBQ Cooking Team
* Blazin Bronco BBQ & Rib Co.
* Porky Chicks BBQ
* Austin's Texas Lightng BBQ

VOTE "People's Choice"
Sponsored By: GANNON UNIVERSITY
Vote for your FAVORITE BBQ COOKING TEAM at the People' Choice Booth located near the stage.

Craft Beer, Wine Moonshine and Spirits!

Featuring:

* Main Stage Entertainment
* Delicious BBQ
* Additional Festival Cuisine
* Tasty Treats
* Face Painting & Fun for Kids
* Vendor Booths
* Artist & Craft Booths
* Local & Regional Businesses
* Rib Judging Contest
* ManBQue Judging
* Facebook Contests
* Giveaways
* People's Choice Voting
* Drawings
* Open Rain or Shine

Get your taste buds, ready!

Rib Fest Hours: 11 am - 10 pm

Main Stage Entertainment

Friday May 30

4:30 pm - 6:15 pm JAY BAUMGARDNER TRIO
7:00 pm -10:00 pm THE BREEZE BAND

Rib Kidz Fun Zone

The Rib Kidz Fun Zone Operates: (Near the Fountain)
Friday, May 30th  – 7pm till 9pm

FREE Admission to the Public!


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