North Center’s Ribfest returns this weekend for the first time in 3 years

NORTH DOWNTOWN — A favorite North Side festival celebrating all things barbecue kicks off Friday, marking the event’s first celebration since the start of the pandemic.

Ribfest begins Friday at 5 pm along Lincoln Avenue between Irving Park Road and Berteau Avenue. The three-day event takes place Friday from 5pm to 11pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 10pm.

A children’s section with live entertainment, children’s games, activities and bounce houses is open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. at Northcenter Town Square, 4100 N. Damen Ave.

Visitors can sample ribs and side dishes from 20 different food vendors, such as Mrs. Murphy’s & Sons, Armadillo’s BBQ, Chicago BBQ Company, Austin’s Texas Lightening, Orge Eats BBQ, Joe’s Backyard BBQ and Carnita’s Roldan, according to the event’s website. The ribmasters will compete for the People’s Choice Award and Best Ribs as judged by a celebrity panel of judges, according to a news release.

Credit: Steven E GrossRacks of ribs are served at Ribfest 2018 at North Center.

The event is hosted by the North Central Chamber of Commerce, which asks for a suggested donation of $10 per person or $20 per family at the entrance at the intersection of Lincoln, Irving Park and Damen. Funds help support the organization’s summer concert series and other programs.

There will also be live performances on two stages. The full schedule is below:

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Bud Light Main Stage @ Irving Park Rd.
5 pm: Donna Herula Quartet
6:30 p.m.: Big Shoulders Brass Band
8:30 p.m.: forbidden marriage

North stage in Berteau
5:30 p.m.: big fans
7 p.m.: Starlight City
20:45: kashmir

Saturday

Bud Light Main Stage @ Irving Park Rd.
1 p.m.: Chase Wilkins Band
2:30 p.m.: The Calderisi Band
4:30 p.m.: Neptune’s core
6:30 p.m.: Freddy Jones Band
8:30 p.m.: Breakfast club

North stage in Berteau
1.30pm: Triple J Trio
3 pm: Brothers of the Black Oil
5 pm: Pino Farina band
6:30 p.m.: June Saturday band
8 p.m.: Run, run, Forrest

Credit: Steven E GrossRibfest 2018 performances at North Center.

sunday

Bud Light Main Stage @ Irving Park Rd.
1 p.m.: Dolly Varden
2:30 p.m.: minor moon
4:30 p.m.: Fletcher Rockwell
6:30 p.m.: Way Down Wanderers
8:30 p.m.: SIMPLE

North stage in Berteau
1:30 p.m.: School of Rock
3:30 p.m.: angry frank
5:30 p.m.: mosquitoes
19:15: hello weekend (playing two sets)

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