July 6th 2008

Sunday, 12:00 PM

Ribfest has Fun for Every Age!
Ribfest has major music acts, up and coming hot bands, community talent, children's shows, a circus acts, special events, a carnival, and an awesome fireworks display on the 4th of July. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy at our festival.

Miller LITE Main Stage
On the Miller Lite Main Stage, nationally known stars of the music industry perform to the delight of our patrons. 2008 promises to be a fantastic festival with headliners Ted Nugent (3rd); REO Speedwagon (4th) and country superstar Trace Adkins (6th.)

Brian R. Schultz Rock & Roll Stage
Small Venue... Big Entertainment. That’s how the Brian R. Schultz Rock & Roll Stage has been described with bands that included Blue Oyster Cult, Foghat, Blood, Sweat & Tears and Umphreys McGee.

BP Family Area
Ribfest is about kids! Our five acre Family Area is full of some of the best family entertainment around. We have climbing walls, inflatable rides, a bull ride, a high wire circus, magic shows, a petting zoo and much much more.

Ribfest Special Events
Each year Ribfest has a number of special events for our guests. This year is no exception. Ribfest is proud to have the Chicago White Sox conducting baseball training camps for kids, celebrities signing autographs, television chefs giving cooking shows, Maybelline make-up artists conducting make-up sessions, and a giant Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum exhibit and much much more.

Ribfest 2008 Dates & Times

Ribfest 2008 will run from Thursday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 6th.

Thursday, July 3rd 12:00 Noon to 10:00 p.m.

Friday, July 4th 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. Gates open to public at 8:00 p.m. for fireworks

Saturday, July 5th 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 6th 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.