Welcome to The 28th Annual BBQ Ribfest!

For all you rockin' blues, brews, and BBQ lovers we have got some of the best, most awarded, BBQ grilling teams and awesome rockin' blues bands from across the country. This year, special thanks again to our presenting sponsor Blackburn Romey. Whether you prefer hot and spicy or sweet and tangy, your taste buds will never have it so good, unless of course you have been part of our party before.

The 28th annual Ribfest is four days of unbelievably delicious, mouth-watering BBQ served up just the way you love it by National Award Winning BBQ teams from across the country.

Family Fun:
It is important to us that this event is family friendly. So many families have been able to enjoy it over the years.  It's family friendly from a financial perspective.

The Best BBQ:
Unbelievably delicious, mouth-watering BBQ served up just the way you love it by National Award Winning BBQ teams from across the country.

Rockin' Bands:
Throughout the years BBQ Ribfest has brought to the Summit City some of the finest rockin' blues/roots music northeast Indiana has ever seen.

Schedule of Events:

June 12, 2025

6:00-7:30 pm: Danny Garwood and company
Inspired by such artists as Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Gales, Stevie Ray Vaughan and countless others.

8:00-9:30 pm: Seymour – The Music of John Mellencamp
A talented group of musicians put together to bring you the very best of John Mellencamp.

June 13, 2025

5:00-6:30 pm: Stone BluezZ
I take inspiration from such artists as Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Gales, Stevie Ray Vaughan and countless others. My mission is to keep the blues alive and pass it on to the next generation of musicians.

6:45-8:15 pm: Johnny Rawls
Johnny Rawls is a soul blues legend. the term "soul blues" was invented to describe his music.

8:30-10:00 pm: Bad Money:
Bad Money are the Worlds Only Bad Company and Eddie Money Tribute Band!!! Playing all the songs that you know and love!!

June 14, 2025

1:00-4:00 pm: Big Daddy Dupree's Broke and Hungry Blues Band
A full-blown eight piece, soul infused, low down and dirty Blues experience!

6:15-7:45 pm: Boggy Branch Band
Mac Brewer- guitar and vocals, Trent Flynn – drums, and Scott Allen – bass, The music is our own special blend of southern rock, blues and country.

8:15-9:45 pm: Thunderbeard
ThunderBeard is the most authentic ZZ Top Tribute Band, recreating the live experience of "That Little Ol' Band from Texas."

June 15, 2025

12:00-1:30 pm: Freestyle
These seasoned pros bring over 200 years of combined musical talent to the Ribfest stage. What a show to kickoff Sunday! Now you have a reason to come early to stay for lunch and dinner!

2:00-6:00 pm: Fort Wayne All-Stars Blues Jam
Grab your gear and come on out and jam with some of Ft Wayne's finest!

Date: June 12-15, 2025

Cost: $6 Adults 12 and Under Free Sunday starting at 11:30 $6 Adults, Dads Free, 12 and Under Free

Location: Headwaters Park, 331 South Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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