**2026 Date Not Confirmed**
Celebrating its 26th year in 2026, RibFest Chicago has become one of the most anticipated food festival in the Windy City. With a mouthwatering lineup of BBQ delights, music, and family–friendly activities, RibFest Chicago promises to be an unforgettable experience.
The festival spans across Lincoln Avenue, between Irving Park Road and Berteau Avenue, transforming the streets into a BBQ lover’s paradise.
To support the local community, RibFest Chicago kindly requests a suggested donation of $10 at the gate for individuals and $20 for families. Your generous contributions go directly towards local schools, nonprofit organizations, economic development, and greening efforts. Over the years, RibFest Chicago has donated nearly $400,000 to these worthy causes.
2 stages
3 days
20+ food vendors
50,000+ pounds of pork
60,000+ attendees
2025 Featured Artists: Hello Weekend • Caught Steelin • Dancing Queen: An Abba Salute • Black Oil Brothers • Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press
2024 Featured Artists: Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press • RAVIV • The Avondale Ramblers • Hello Weekend • Afternoon Delight • Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute