27-05-2025
Rack 'em up! Preparations for Erie's Wild Rib Cook Off are underway
The smell of ribs and the sounds of music will soon be taking over downtown Erie.
Crews were busy setting up for Erie's Wild Rib Cook Off & Music Festival
The event kicks off in Perry Square on Wednesday morning.
Ribbers will be putting meat on the grills around three in the morning, so it will be cooked and ready by 11 a.m.
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There will be 8 different rib teams and 41 different booths featuring vendors and crafters.
'It's one of the best events out there. We have ribs, it's free. We have music and spirit things for kids, and it's the kick-off to summer as far as we can see for the first festival for the season,' said Kathi Danielson, performance and event management for Rib Fest.
The event runs from Wednesday until Saturday, opening at 11 a.m. and closing at 10 p.m.
Outlaw Barbecue Revolution will be the lone local business that will be featured during Rib Fest.
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