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For the past 17 years, “Erie’s Wild Rib Cook Off and Music
Festival” has been the premier “kick-off” event of Erie’s Summer
Festival Season. On May 30 - June 2, the landscape of Perry
Square and its surroundings will once again transform into a
colorful, exciting, and fun-filled community festival. Eight
Professional National Award Winning Rib Cooking Teams will
converge in downtown Erie to offer the finest in BBQ cuisine. To
compliment the Ribbers and
their fantastic food, a selection of delicious festival foods,
arts and crafts, merchandise vendors, and informational booths
will be present. Both regional and local bands will liven up
the crowd.
The KidZONE, an area hosting fun activities for children
of all ages will showcase the new 27ft. high Shark Slide,
a gigantic obstacle course, new games and several combos and
bounces. This fun area will also include a big
red trackless train. Mom, dad and the kids can take a Rib Fest
trip with Mr. Brad, the train conductor. For the very
best value, scheduled times slots will be offered for a Rid-a-Ribba-Ramma.
The re-designed KidZONE will be
sure to provide endless entertainment. Mom and dad can relax to
the music while the little ones are having a blast.
Each year a panel of invited guests participates as judges for
the “Best Ribs” and “Best Sauce” Awards. The votes
are counted and the presentation takes place on Saturday, June
2, at 7:30 on the Gazebo. Be sure to stop by the
Moore Research Tent “The Official Registration Booth” where you
can cast your vote for the “People’s Choice
Awards.” Take a chance on some great prizes at the
“Piggeriffic Drawing” hosted by a local non profit group. Don’t
miss the expanded arts and crafts area, drawings, giveaways and
so much more.
The Rib Cook Off is pleased to be host to the First Annual “Erie
Summer Long Jazz Fest.” Saturday is dedicated to a
day of JAZZ as the “Kick-Off” for this newest addition to the
Erie Summer excitement. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket,
eat some ribs, sip a fresh-squeezed lemonade and sit back and
enjoy.
On August 18th, 2007, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will make a rare
appearance at the Lake Erie Speedway. On Wednesday,
May 30th, be sure to stop by the Lake Erie Speedway race car on
display at the Rib Fest and take a chance to win (2)
tickets to the August 18th Lake Erie Speedway event.
FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC ….Be a part of the excitement!
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