Ribfest to bring family friendly festivities to downtown Elgin
June 17, 2015 (ELGIN, ILLINOIS) - Festival Park in Elgin will once again play host to this year's Elgin Ribfest.
The two-day event will feature live music, food, drinks, activities, multiple vendors and special Father's Day events. The fest will be 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 20, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 21. Admission is $5 with part of the proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin. The admission fee will be waived for all law enforcement, fire protection employees and active military personnel.
Organized by NTD events, Elgin's Ribfest is a family friendly festival with a Kids Zone featuring a bounce house and other events. This event will have a variety of barbecue vendors as well as festival favorites such as buttery roasted corn, funnel cake, Italian ice, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks. NTD Events has partnered and gained support from a great list of vendors and sponsors to make this year's event a great one.
Saturday's live music lineup features popular bands Voyage from 3 to 3:50 p.m., Trash Can Symphony from 4:10 to 5 p.m., Sonic 7 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Modern Day Romeos from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and 7th Heaven from 9 to 11 p.m.
Sunday's live music lineup includes Serendipity from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Tynan from 3 to 4:30 p.m., … And Beyond from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and Hillybilly Rockstarz from 7 to 9 p.m.
Elgin's Festival Park provides plenty of room for covered seating and space for attendees to gather and enjoy the entertainment.
In addition to entertainment, this year's festival also will include special events geared toward the guys for Father's Day. Saturday's Touch a Truck will bring a number of machines and vehicles for exploration. Families are also encouraged to check out the second annual Father's Day Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, hosted by BGV Motorsports.
"Our objective is not only to organize and put on a great festival, but to bring the people of Elgin and the surrounding suburbs together for a great cause," said Tina Buchberger of The Global Hands Project. "The Boys & Girls Club of Elgin is a wonderful organization that continues to enable young people in our community to reach their full potential. Residents and businesses in the Fox Valley area can come together at Ribfest to show their support for the organization and create lasting memories with their friends and family at the same time."
2014's Ribfest generated a sizable monetary donation for the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin along with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The Global Hands Project. The Global Hands Project is a newly formed 501(c)3 nonprofit organization producing local events to bring global awareness for various charitable causes.
Visit www.elginribfest.com for a full schedule and details.