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Naperville's Summer Fun Kick-Off...

Naperville RibfestEvery year, 4th of July weekend reminds me that summer fun is here and what better way to kick it off then with Naperville's Ribfest. An annual event for nearly 15 years that provides food and musical enjoyment for all.

Ribfest runs from July 3rd - 6th and it's been voted the Best Festival in the Midwest. Including 17 world-class rib vendors; Desperado's BBQ 7 Rib Co, Fast Freddy's Electric BBQ Ribs, Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue and Catering, Texas Outlaws BBQ, Pigfoot, Aussom Aussie, Butch's Smack Your Lips B-B-Q, Porky N Beans National BBQ Cooking Team, Rasta Joes BBQ, Sgt. Oink's Pit BBQ, Johnson's BBQ, Mojo's Ribshack, Smokin' Joe's Hog Wild Barbeque, Armadillo Rib and Que Company and Howling Coyote Southwest BBQ.

Ribfest Music Stage

Two music stages provide rock-in entertainment , this year's line up included; Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Trace Adkins, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie, Foghat and Average White Band.

Carnival fun for all ages.

Ribfest Carnival

4th of July fireworks started lighting the Naperville skies at 9:30pm.Fireworks

If you have never been to Ribfest, come and see what you have been missing. There is still time! Summertime fun is here in Naperville!

Posted Saturday Jul 05
( 07/05/08 10:33AM ) — Bill C. Merrell, Ph.D.

HAPPY 4TH- HAVE A GREAT SUMMER


BILL

Bill - I hope you have a great summer as well! Thanks for your comment!

( 07/05/08 01:33PM ) — LaNita Cates

Hi Maria,  We are going to go this afternoon because it is always tons of fun and great eating!

Hi LaNita, Hope you have a great time!

( 07/06/08 10:43PM ) — Mike Jones

Maria,


In another life, I used to stay in Naperville when I came to Chicago on business.  Hope your weekend was great!


Mike in Tucson

( 07/07/08 10:43AM ) — Richard Ives

Hope you had a great 4th Maria.

Mike and Richard - Thanks for your comments!

( 07/08/08 10:17PM ) — Pete Rondello Sr

Maria: RIBFEST?!?! You're kidding! I love ribs. Another GREAT reason for me to visit Naperville! (I suppose now I have to wait a year...) We marched in two parades and had good ol' Wisconsin BRATS. The 4th was awesome; thanks for the local flavor!   : )

Hi Maria.  Great city.  Great fun.


Ken

Pete: Well there you go, you'll have to visit next year at Ribfest and I'll go up to Wis for the brats :) Glad you had a great 4th!


Ken: I agree! Hey, I see you made your move, good luck to you!

( 08/04/08 08:44PM ) — Pete Rondello Sr

Goldurn, MM ... you and I must be toooo busy to add to the blogs lately. That's good stuff! Still thinking good thoughts for you!


-Pete

( 08/04/08 11:58PM ) — Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate)

I'm sorry I just found this post. I think I need to find another moderator for the Things to Do/Places to Visit group. Soo, while it's a month too late, I just wanted to say this sounds like fun. And lots of great information about the festivities.  =)

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