Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest dishes out plenty of food, fun
Bands and barbecue drew crowds to the 11th annual Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest Saturday.
As many as 20,000 people were expected to attend over the course of the four-day festival, which raises money for local organizations and scholarships.
Grills kept the ribs coming, while vendors also offered funnel cakes, ice cream and more.
Sara Smith of Algonquin enjoyed the music from And Beyond, even singing along to a cover of "The Final Countdown."
"I don't care if people are watching," she said. "I'm going to dance my butt off."
The festival continues Sunday and includes the Lip Smackin' BBQ Smack-Down Community Rib Cook-off where amateur cooks compete. Judging is between 5 and 6 p.m. with awards given out at 6:15 p.m.
Kara Lowe, 9, of Crystal Lake plays ring toss Saturday during Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest. Lowe came to the four-day festival with her grandmother, Jan McAlevy of Huntley, and attempted the game three times to no avail.
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Chris Miller of Canton, Ohio, barbecues ribs Saturday for Mojo's Rib Shack during Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest.
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Sara Smith of Algonquin sings to a cover of "The Final Countdown" performed by And Beyond during Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest.
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