The festival runs noon to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 1-4, at Knoch Park, 724 S. West St., Naperville. The festival features 14 rib vendors, a carnival, family area and two music stages. Admission is $12 at the gate, free for children 11 and younger. Info: ribfest.net.
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Noon-3 p.m. Balloon twister in Family Area
12:15-12:45 p.m. Battle of the Bands winner on South Stage
12:30-2 p.m. Vintage on North Stage
1-2:30 p.m. Kudu Fang on South Stage
1, 2, 4:30 p.m. Forms in Motion circus in Family Area
1:30, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Kid Bucks shows in Family Area
2:30 p.m. Radio Disney in Family Area
2:30-4 p.m. Joe’s Garage Band on North Stage
3-4:15 p.m. West 34 on South Stage
4:15 p.m. McNulty Irish Dancers in Family Area
4:30-6 p.m. Ovrevolt on North Stage
4:45-6:15 p.m. Fortunate Sons on South Stage
6:30-8 p.m. dotdotdot on North Stage
6:30-8 p.m. David Nail on South Stage
8:30-10 p.m. REO Speedwagon on North Stage
9-10 p.m. Phil Vassar on South Stage
SATURDAY
Noon-8 p.m. Family area open with inflatables, jousting, mechanical bull riding, big slide, Euro bungee, petting zoo, hands-on activities tent
Noon-3 p.m. Balloon twister in Family Area
Noon-3 p.m. White Sox baseball training camp in Family Area
12:30-1 p.m. The Waterdawgs on North Stage
12:30-2 p.m. The Brothers of Absolution on South Stage
1, 2, 4:30 p.m. Forms in Motion circus in Family Area
1:30, 3:30, 5:30 p.m. Tim Balster 3 Sheer Magic Shows in Family Area
2:30-4 p.m. Dreams on North Stage
2:30-4 p.m. Doug James and the Pocket on South Stage
4 p.m. “Cold-Blooded Creatures” reptile show in the Family Area
4:30-6 p.m. Mass Chemistry on North Stage
4:30-6 p.m. Gurus of Blues on South Stage
6-7:15 p.m. North Mississippi Allstars Duo on South Stage
6:30-8 p.m. 7th Heaven on North Stage
8:30-10 p.m. STYX on North Stage
8:30-10 p.m. Kenny Wayne Shepherd on South Stage
SUNDAY
Noon-8 p.m. Family Area open with inflatables, jousting, mechanical bull riding, big slide, Euro bungee, petting zoo, hands-on activities tent
Noon-3 p.m. Balloon twister in Family Area
12:30-1:30 p.m. The Hat Guys on South Stage
12:30-2 p.m. Everett Dean and the Hip Noz on North Stage
1, 2, 4:30 p.m. Forms in Motion circus in Family Area
1:30 p.m. Musical entertainment with Dave Rudolf in Family Area
2:30-4 p.m. Black Cat Bone on North Stage
2:30-4 p.m. One More Time on South Stage
3:30, 5:30, 7 p.m. Tim Balster 3 Sheer Magic Shows in Family Area
4:30-6 p.m. Dirty Dan’s Cool Rockin’ Daddies on North Stage
4:30-6 p.m. The Steepwater Band on South Stage
6:30-8 p.m. Heartsfield on North Stage
6:30-8 p.m. Nick Moss and the Flip Tops on South Stage
8:30-10 p.m. Montgomery Gentry on North Stage
8:30-10 p.m. Grand Funk Railroad on South Stage
MONDAY
Noon-8 p.m. Family Area open with inflatables, jousting, mechanical bull riding, big slide, Euro bungee, petting zoo, hands-on activities tent
Noon-3 p.m. Balloon twister in Family Area
12:30-2 p.m. Mr. Blotto on South Stage
12:30-1:45 p.m. Almost Brothers Band on North Stage
1, 2, 4:30 p.m. Forms in Motion circus in Family Area
1:30, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Kid Bucks shows in Family Area
2-3 p.m. Almost Brothers Band on North Stage
2:30 p.m. Radio Disney in Family Area
3-7:30 p.m. Heroes of Woodstock on South Stage
3:30-5 p.m. West Side Winders on North Stage
4 p.m. “Cold-Blooded Creatures” reptile show
5:30-7 p.m. Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers on North Stage
7:30-9 p.m. Giving Tree Band on North Stage
7:30-9 p.m. Limited Edition Big Band on South Stage
9:30-10 p.m. Fireworks
