Ribfest Chicago 2025
Event Details
Ribfest Chicago 2025 will take place from Friday, June 6, 2025 to Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Lincoln Ave. between Irving Park Rd. and Berteau Ave., Chicago, IL.
What To Expect
Get Ready to Go HOG WILD at Ribfest Chicago 2025!
One of Chicago’s most iconic summer festivals is back and bigger than ever! Celebrating 25 years in Northcenter, Ribfest Chicago returns for a sizzling weekend of mouthwatering BBQ, live entertainment, and family fun!
Event Overview
- Dates: June 6-8, 2025
- Location: Lincoln Ave. between Irving Park Rd. and Berteau Ave.
- Recommended For: Families, Foodies, Music Lovers
- Highlights: BBQ Ribs, Live Music, Kids’ Area, VIP Lounge
Schedule
Friday, June 6, 2025
- 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Main Stage Entertainment @ Irving Park Rd.
- 6:00 PM – Petty Union – Tom Petty Tribute
- 8:30 PM – Hello Weekend
Whiskey Tasting
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 7, 2025
- 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Main Stage Entertainment @ Irving Park Rd.
- 1:30 PM – School of Rock
- 3:00 PM – Jesse White Tumblers
- 3:30 PM – RAVIV – Electric Cellos
- 5:15 PM – Love In October
- 6:45 PM – The Divas
- 8:30 PM – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
Northcenter Stage @ Town Square (on Belle Plaine)
- 3:00 PM – Pink Raspberry Cats
- 4:30 PM – Chase Wilkins
- 6:00 PM – One For The Ditch
- 7:30 PM – The Black Oil Brothers
Whiskey Tasting
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, June 8, 2025
- 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Main Stage Entertainment @ Irving Park Rd.
- 1:30 PM – Four Star Brass Band
- 3:30 PM – SuperCreeps: The Music of David Bowie
- 5:15 PM – Trippin Billies
- 7:30 PM – Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press
Northcenter Stage @ Town Square (on Belle Plaine)
- 2:00 PM – Fiddlerock!
- 3:00 PM – Rib Judging Competition
- 4:30 PM – Bear and Jake Acoustic
- 6:00 PM – 3 Martini Jeannie
- 7:30 PM – The BirkenRocks
Whiskey Tasting
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Additional Information
Location
- Lincoln Ave. between Irving Park Rd. and Berteau Ave.
- 4000 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL
Hours
- Friday, June 6: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday, June 7: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday, June 8: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Admission
- Suggested Donation: $10 at the gate
VIP Passes
- Cost: $50 one-day / $75 two-day
- What You Get:
- VIP Lounge access with private seating, bathroom, charging stations, and swag bag
- Official Ribfest Chicago 2025 T-Shirt
- 2 DAILY drink tickets (4 for two-day ticket holders)
- Fast pass line access to Belle Plaine / Middle beer booth
Ribbers
- Armadillo’s BBQ
- Aussom Aussie BBQ
- Austin’s Texas Lightening
- Blazin Bronco BBQ
- Chicago BBQ Company
- Frankies Restaurant and Catering
- Mr. Greens BBQ
- Ogre Eats BBQ
- Robinson’s No.1 Ribs
- Salt Creek BBQ
For updated information on all event details for Ribfest Chicago 2025, please check the event’s official communication channels.
