Ribfest Chicago
Fri, Jun 06 – Sun, Jun 08, 2025
4000 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
Ribfest Chicago takes place every summer in the Northcenter neighborhood! Celebrating 25 years of BBQ, Ribfest Chicago continues to be Chicago’s most anticipated food festival.
Ribfest Chicago provides a memorable weekend of lively music, family fun and satisfied appetites as we celebrate 25 years of unforgettable barbecue.
While ribs reign supreme, Ribfest Chicago is also a nationally recognized music festival, featuring music from top local and national acts. And parents love our “Kids Zone” with three days of family fun allowing children to slide, climb, jump, ride, dance and enjoy live entertainment all weekend long.
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