A huge thank you to the visitors, volunteers, vendors, neighbors and sponsors of Ribfest Chicago 2024!

Ribfest will be back for its 25th Anniversary in 2025!

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.

 

3 days
50,000 pounds of pork
20+ food vendors
Live music all weekend

Come enjoy the sweet smells of BBQ filling the streets of Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park Rd.

Location:

Lincoln Avenue between Irving Park Road and Berteau Avenue

Hours:

Friday (date TBD): 5pm - 10pm

Saturday (date TBD): 12pm - 10pm

Sunday (date TBD): 12pm - 10pm

Admission:

We request a $10 suggested donation at the gate.

Proceeds from the gate donations are invested right back into the Northcenter community and help support local schools and nonprofit organizations, economic development and greening efforts. To date, the fest has provided nearly $400,000 in direct funding to these worthy causes.