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Everything to Eat at the 2019 Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Fest

August 28, 2019 by Emily Catalano Leave a Comment

Photo: Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Fest

It’s going to be a busy weekend at Heinz Field!

The 2019 Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Fest runs from Thursday, August 29 through Monday, September 2, offering racks of ribs, sandwiches, sides and fixins’ from BBQ stands all over the country.

This year’s lineup features 15 rib vendors, including 2018 Best Rib champions Pigfoot BBQ from West Salem, Ohio.

Participating vendors include:

  • Armadillo’s
  • Bad Azz BBQ (2018 People’s Choice Award)
  • Big Boned Ribs (2018 Best Ribs 2nd Place)
  • Carolina Rib King
  • Cowboys BBQ & Rib Co.
  • Fine Smoke
  • Howling Coyote BBQ
  • Jack On the Bone
  • Johnson’s BBQ
  • Off the Bone BBQ
  • Old Carolina Barbecue Company (2018 Best Sauce)
  • Pigfoot BBQ (2018 Best Ribs)
  • Ribbins BBQ
  • Smokin’ T’s BBQ
  • Texas Pit Barbecue (2018 Best Ribs 3rd Place)

New this year, there will be free Pinball machines and retro arcade games at the FedEx Great Hall, and events are happening all day, including live music, and a watch party for the Steelers.

Photo: Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Fest

This year’s lineup includes:

Thursday, August 29 (4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)

  • Watch the Steelers vs. the Panthers on a big screen outside of the stadium starting at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, August 30 (noon to 11:00 p.m.

Live music, including:

  • Atlantic Wasteland (6:30 p.m.)
  • Gene the Werewolf (7:30 p.m.)
  • The Clarks (9:00 p.m.)

Sunday, September 1

Live music, including:

  • Tim Litvin (7:30 p.m.)
  • Eli Young Band (9 p.m.)

The event is open on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from noon to 11:00 p.m.

Admission is free, and all food and drinks are pay-as-you-go.

For more information, visit the event page.

2019 Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Fest

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