It’s official: Rib Fest is coming back!
The annual event returns to Heinz Field over Labor Day weekend, from Friday, August 31 through Monday, September 3.
More than a dozen BBQ vendors from around the country will be serving up their best ribs, from old favorites (like Bad Azz BBQ, the 2017 People’s Choice Award winner), to new additions, including Fine Smoke, Howling Coyote BBQ, Off the Bone BBQ, and BBQ Masters. Participating vendors include:
- Armadillo’s
- Bad Azz BBQ
- BBQ Masters
- Big Boned Ribs
- Carolina Rib King
- Cowboy’s BBQ & Rib Co.
- Fine Smoke
- Howling Coyote BBQ
- Johnson’s BBQ
- Off the Bone BBQ
- Old Carolina Barbecue Company
- Pigfoot BBQ
- Rib-Bins BBQ
- Smokin’ T’s BBQ
- Texas Pit Barbecue
In addition to ribs, BBQ sides and beer, the event will also feature live performances each night, including Granger Smith on Friday at 9:00 p.m., The Clarks on Saturday at 9:00 p.m., and Lonestar on Sunday at 9:00 p.m.
Admission to Rib Fest (including the concerts) is free, and all food and beverages will be pay-as-you-go.
For more information, visit the event page.
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