Celebrating its 26th year in 2026, RibFest Chicago has become one of the most anticipated food festival in the Windy City.
Ribfest Chicago takes place along Lincoln Avenue between Irving Park Road and Berteau Avenue in Chicago’s Northcenter neighborhood. Live music is presented throughout the weekend alongside rib vendors and other food offerings. A suggested gate donation supports community grants awarded within the Northcenter area.
Attendees can participate in rib judging and voting, including a People’s Choice award. A designated Kids Area is located at Lincoln and Berteau. A separate whiskey tasting event offers access to a dedicated tasting area for ticket holders.
2 stages
3 days
20+ food vendors
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