Performance and Event Management

May 28, 29, 30 & 31, 2008 - Erie's Wild Rib Cook Off and Music Festival

Wednesday & Thursday: 11:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. | Friday & Saturday: 11:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.

“Erie’s Wild Rib Cook Off and Music Festival” is now entering its 18th year. This popular annual family event includes eight Professional National Award Winning Rib Cooking Teams offering the very best in BBQ cuisine. Added attractions include a selection of delicious festival foods, ongoing stage music, the “Kid ZONE” - a children’s fun area featuring scheduled Ride-A-Ribba-Rama packages, artist & crafts booths, educational and informational displays, specialty vendors and more. This festival has grown to attract over 50,000 visitors to Perry Square Park and the adjacent streets in Erie’s downtown district. So come on down and enjoy the excitement!

ADMISSION IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Performance & Event Management, producers of this festival, is pleased to announce their participation as the “Kick Off” event for the newly designed “Erie Summer Long JAZZ Fest” with jazz & blues featured Thursday. (See schedule)

THIS YEAR'S PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPATING RIB TEAMS

"Pig Foot BBQ Company"
"Mojo's Ribshack"
"Sgt. Oinks BBQ Co."
"Smokin Joe's Hog Wild Barbeque"
"Carolina Rib King"
"Joey's Texas Thunder"
"Smokin Joe's Ribs"
"Armadillos" - NEW

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE RIBBERS THIS YEAR!

Schedule:

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"Erie's Wild Rib Cook Off & Music Festival"

WEDNESDAY - May 28, 2008	THURSDAY - May 29, 2008	FRIDAY - May 30, 2008	SATURDAY - May 31, 2008
11:30am - 1:30pm JOHN KYTIC on Keyboard Featuring Singer: Diane Davies	11:30am - 1:30pm LINDA LEWIS Songwriter - Soulful Acoustic Guitar	11:30am - 1:30pm SAM HYMAN Acoustic Guitar	11:00pm - 1:00pm GEM CITY CONCERT BAND Over 45 Musicians \| Marches, Show Tunes & Overtures
Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace	Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace	Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace	Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace
Kids"Zone" New attractions Ride-A-Ribba-Rama available Wednesday & Thursday 5:00pm - 9:00pm Cost is $10.00 Attractions Below!	This Evening's Entertainment: "Kick-Off" for the Erie Summerlong Jazz Fest Where you can find JAZZ in lots of venues all the time!		2:00pm - 4:00pm STEVE JOHNSON & STEVE DAVIS of Big Leg Emma Roots Funk
	Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace		Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace
5:00pm - 7:00pm C2H Classic Favorites	5:00pm - 7:00pm CARL HULTMAN & FRIENDS Jazz	5:00pm - 7:00pm RICK McGEE & THE ROADHOUSE ROCKERS Classic Rock	5:00pm - 7:00pm TREVOR MAC DONALD BAND Americana Roots
Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace	Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace	Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace	Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD Cast your vote for Best Ribs at the ExpERIEnce Booth The Official Host for the People's Choice Awards	Kids"Zone" New attractions Ride-A-Ribba-Rama available Wednesday & Thursday 5:00pm - 9:00pm Cost is $10.00 Attractions Below!	5:30pm "BEST RIBS" JUDGING	7:15pm AWARDS PRESENTATION "2008 Winners"
Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace		Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace	Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace
8:00pm - 10:00pm ABBEY ROAD Beatles Tribute	8:00pm - 10:00pm ERIC BREWER & FRIENDS Jazz & Blues	8:00pm - 11:00pm THE EARTH QUAKERS Rock n' Roll Sponsored by: Boardwalk & Parkplace	8:00pm - 11:00pm GEEK ARMY Rock n' Roll Sponsored by: Boardwalk & Parkplace
Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace	Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace	Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace	Featuring Ice Cold LaBatts @ Boardwalk & Parkplace
* Sound & Lights by: Rod Shaffer *

Sponsors

Erie's ROCK Station

Labatt & Labatt Blue

The Official Beer of the Erie Ribfest 2008

WSEE TV-35

The Official People's Choice Awards
Voting Headquarters

Erie Seawolves

Sherlocks/Parkplace

Waldameer Park

Lake Erie Speedway

Kids Zone

52' TROPICAL OBSTACLE COURSE

Our Tropical Obstacle Course takes kids through a fun filled adventure through the tropical forest with a giant frog greeting them at the entrance.

27' SHARK SLIDE

IT'S EXCITING! It's the dreaded great white shark. This is one attention getter. At 27 feet tall, the Shark slide is one incredible experience! It's not only great looking, but really fast. Parents love to get a photo shot of their kids sliding through the sharks teeth untouched.

TRACKLESS TRAIN RIDE

This beautiful train holds 12 to 18 passengers and can travel on just about any flat surface: grass, asphalt, gravel and pavement. The Bounce A Lot Express is a realistic version of a real train with bells, whistles, and a PA system.

Mechanical Bull Ride

A mechanical bull is the main attraction of any party, whether it's a school function, College fling, or Corporate party, the bull will bring fun and laughs to your event. Our Bull is equipped with the latest safety features and comes with a large inflatable mattress with barrier surrounding the unit for a soft landing. Always rented with our operator.

BUNGEE RUN CHALLENGE

Contestants get harnessed to a bungee cord and race side-by-side down this 2-lane inflatable. The object is to place a "sticky" baton as far down the lane as possible while fighting the recoil of bungee cord. This exciting game is a favorite among teens and adults.

MICKEY MOUSE CLUB HOUSE COMBO

Are you ready to Play? Mickey and the gang have invited you to join them in their latest adventures in Mickey Mouse Club House - Mickey Park. These amazing adventures will bring you to another excitement and fun, participation, friendship, exploring the creativity of imagination, and activity. So are you ready for this? Let's go to Mickey Park and have fun!

16 FT ADULT HI STRIKER

How strong are you? Our 16 foot Hi Striker is a true measure of strength and accuracy. Everyone wants to take a few swings at this one to see how they measure up.

DUCK POND

We have the industry's finest Duck Pond. It features a whirlpool action and high quality rubber ducks numbered for the "match a duck game"

The Rib Cook Off, a place for families, food and fun!!!

Entertainment

	Rick McGEE & The Road House Rockers

	The Earth Quakers

	Linda Lewis

	Geek Army

	Eric Brewer & Friends

	Sam Hyman

	Gem City Concert Band

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