BBQ RibFest

18junAll Day21BBQ RibFest

Event Details

For all you rockin’ blues, brews, and BBQ lovers we have got some of the best, most awarded, BBQ grilling teams and awesome rockin’ blues bands from across the country. This year, special thanks again to our presenting sponsor Blackburn Romey. Whether you prefer hot and spicy or sweet and tangy, your taste buds will never have it so good, unless of course you have been part of our party before.

The 29th annual Ribfest is four days of unbelievably delicious, mouth-watering BBQ served up just the way you love it by National Award Winning BBQ teams from across the country. This year’s event runs 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM Thursday thru Saturday and 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM on Sunday. Each year upwards of 40,000 ribfeasters descend on Headwaters Park in downtown Ft. Wayne where over twenty-five tons of incredible BBQ is consumed during Ft. Wayne’s favorite summer festival. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, rib sandwiches, bbq chicken, and so much more.

Time

June 18, 2026 - June 21, 2026 (All Day)(GMT-04:00)

Location

Headwaters Park

333 S Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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