6 reasons to head to RibFest this weekend

Soaring temperatures didn't everyone from enjoying the lip-smacking barbecue, chilled drinks and other live entertainment at the 2016 Huber Heights Ribfest on Sunday, July 24. (TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTED)

Soaring temperatures didn't everyone from enjoying the lip-smacking barbecue, chilled drinks and other live entertainment at the 2016 Huber Heights Ribfest on Sunday, July 24. (TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTED)

You had us at RibFest.

Make your way to Huber Heights this weekend if you want to get your rib fix. The community is hosting its 3rd annual RibFest!

Now, in case you weren’t sold on the assumption that there will be a boatload of delicious RIBS there, here are an additional 6 reasons to make your way to Huber Heights this weekend.

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Soaring temperatures didn't everyone from enjoying the lip-smacking barbecue, chilled drinks and other live entertainment at the 2016 Huber Heights Ribfest on Sunday, July 24. (TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTED)

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1. Live Music
Talented bands will be in the mix, playing some solid jams on both days.

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Soaring temperatures didn't everyone from enjoying the lip-smacking barbecue, chilled drinks and other live entertainment at the 2016 Huber Heights Ribfest on Sunday, July 24. (TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTED)

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2. Food
Well, it goes without saying. You don't want to miss the backyard grillers who've got all the ribs you can physically devour. Even if you don't want ribs, they'll have brisket, chicken and pulled pork as well as roasted corn. Don't miss the Backyard Grillers competition on Saturday.

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Food items and food vendors include:

  • Chamber of Commerce Beer Garden
  • Pork Brothers
  • Fine Smoke
  • Southern Sisters
  • Amish Donuts
  • Kettlecorn
  • Spankys
  • Rib-N-It
  • Smokin' Barrells
  • Young's Jersey Dairy Ice Cream and Cheese Curds
  • Shrimp Lips
  • Lobster Tails
  • Shrimp snow crabs
  • Lobster Mac & Cheese
  • Fish & More

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Soaring temperatures didn't everyone from enjoying the lip-smacking barbecue, chilled drinks and other live entertainment at the 2016 Huber Heights Ribfest on Sunday, July 24. (TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTED)

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3. Games
Do you think you have what it takes to win the Amateur Backyard BBQ eating contest? Try your luck this weekend. Who will be crowned the Huber Heights Grand Pitmaster?

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4. The Car Show
See an awesome selection of classic cars of all kinds at the Cruise-in.

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5. Fun Zone 
In case you were about to call a babysitter, there's no need. The Fun Zone will provide balloon art, clowns, games, prizes and face painting for the kids. Elsa from "Frozen" will be there.

6. Shopping  
Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, there's shopping too. Here are the participating vendors:

  • A Pharoah's Kiss (Bath Bombs)
  • Avon by Denise Trescott
  • Beauty By Dani, LLC
  • Jewelry With Spirit
  • LL and JT Sew Cool
  • Lula Roe by Megan Parker
  • Norwex
  • Raya Nicole Designs
  • Scentsy
  • Wayne Overhead Doors
  • Bath Fitter
  • Bab's Kreations
  • Western & Southern
  • Tam's Unique Jams & Jellies
  • Lady B Creations
  • Young's Jersey Dairy
  • Eight-Eleven Boutique
  • U Nequee Boutique

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Soaring temperatures didn't everyone from enjoying the lip-smacking barbecue, chilled drinks and other live entertainment at the 2016 Huber Heights Ribfest on Sunday, July 24. (TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTED)

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WANT TO GO?

What: Ribfest

When: Friday, July 14 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 15 from noon to 9 p.m.

Location: 6178 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights

Cost: Free admission

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