Kalamazoo Ribfest

12/14/2023

This was not an easy decision to make, but we hope to be back in the future with the best attendee experience we can have.

Townsquare Media Hopes the event can return, but will use 2024 to reevaluate Ribfest to hopefully bring it back even bigger and better.

08/07/2023

Thank you to everyone who rocked out with us and Pop Evil

They came out and open the show up with a track off their new album Skeletons, Paranoid (Crash and Burn), and although their new album was the focus, they actually played songs from six of their seven albums.

08/06/2023

You’re only one step away…

08/06/2023

Thank you Pop Evil and all of Kalamazoo for passing through the eye of the storm tonight! We can’t wait to see you next year! More photos to come!

08/04/2023

It's dinner time!! Come over to the Eleanor St. side of the festival and support your local rib vendors 2nd Hand Smoke BBQ, Skinny Kennys BBQ, and Virgils BBQ 🐷

08/03/2023

Need to know your way around Kalamazoo Ribfest? Then take a look at our map to be in the know on what and where everything is happening!!

08/03/2023

ONLY ONE MORE DAY LEFT UNTIL THE MOST FINGER-LICKING GOOD WEEKEND OF THE YEAR! We can't wait to see you all with smiles, hungry stomachs, and ready to dance the day and night away!🥩🎶

08/02/2023

Tune into 107.7 RKR tomorrow on The Rocker Morning Show with Meatball & Mark Frankhouse after 8 am as they’ll be talking to Lead Singer and Founder of Saturday Headliner Pop Evil’s Leigh Kakaty

08/02/2023

What's your favorite memory of Ribfest in past years?

07/31/2023

ATTENTION ATTENTION!! We have our All Access contest up and running and ready for you to enter! Just follow the links posted below for more information. Good Luck 😁🥩🎶🍻

https://wrkr.com/kalamazoo-ribfest-vip-2023/

https://wkfr.com/ixp/690/p/kalamazoo-ribfest-vip-2023/

VIP admission to Kalamazoo Ribfest 2023 has been sold out for weeks. With the event just days away, this is your last and final chance to experience Kalamazoo Ribfest up close and personal as a VIP.

07/30/2023

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW BECAUSE IT IS YOUR LAST CHANCE FOR DISCOUNTED TICKETS!!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-kalamazoo-ribfest-tickets-616585282177

07/27/2023

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!! Your Bag must abide by our bag policy!! Please take a look at our website to be informed of our other prohibited items.

https://kalamazooribfest.com/policies-faqs/

07/21/2023

IMPORTANT! Every year we have a lot of people in the comment section of our post saying they are desperate to resell their tickets. Not saying all of them are, but there are a lot of online bot scams that will take your money. We cannot be held responsible for tickets or losses purchased by any means than off kalamazooribfest.com.

07/21/2023

A cold drink and BBQ is a match made in heaven. Check out our thirst-quenching selection of drinks from this year's drink menu! Cheers! 🍻

07/20/2023

Last year we unfortunately had to turn away people at the gate because we sold out night #2 and we also nearly sold out night 1. We do not want to turn anyone away so we’re urging everyone to get their GA tickets BEFORE the day of the event. VIP is sold out and our ticket sales are trending 40% more this year prior to the event than last year. If you’ve got friends or family coming from out of town tell them to get their tickets now! Two more weeks!🍗🍖🐷🎸🎤

07/20/2023

Nothing is 2nd when it comes to 2nd Hand Smoke BBQ. Come out and try their great smoked BBQ!

07/18/2023

Want to be the only ones at Ribfest to meet Pop Evil? Sign up here. 16 team MAX!

The return of Kalamazoo Ribfest is also the return of The Rocker Morning Show Co****le Tournament, where this year the winning team will win MEET & GREETS WITH POP EVIL!

07/13/2023

"Lick My Ribs" Desperado's BBQ and Rib Co. is known for its award-winning sauces and food. We can't wait to try their rack of ribs this year!

07/08/2023

Cowboys BBQ & Rib Co. style, presentation, and taste tell the whole story. They have everything from their hand-rubbed meat to their exclusive Rio Grand Rub, slow-cooked over wood, then slathered under COWBOYS’ thick, dark BBQ sauce. Luckily for you, they will be attending the Kalamazoo Ribfest this year!

07/01/2023

Today's Vendor Spotlight goes out to Virgil's BBQ !! Will they win the best BBQ this year? Come and find out!

06/28/2023

Hello! We are looking for volunteers for this year's Kalamazoo Ribfest! It is a great opportunity to have fun and serve your community. If you or anyone you know are interested, sign up with the link below!!

https://forms.monday.com/forms/097514c74be0db28ab7f8d8dda845c7e?r=use1

06/27/2023

Today's Vendor Spotlight goes out to Skinny Kennys BBQ ! Coming to you at Kalamazoo Ribfest, Skinny Kenny's BBQ invites you to experience their real wood-smoked bbq, YUMMY!!!

06/25/2023

These mouth-watering, finger-licking bbq dishes are none other than Bomba's ! They specialize in having a bbq that is influenced by bold Mexican flavors. They will be at Kalamazoo Ribest, will you?

06/23/2023

Back again for another year, it's Johnson's BBQ ! Just like the shirt says "You can't beat my meat" so come on down to the Kalamazoo Ribfest and see for yourself why Johnson's BBQ is a beloved fan favorite!!

06/20/2023

HUGE shout out to The Arc Community Advocates who started Ribfest as a fundraiser 35 years ago! Their mission is "We exist as an advocacy organization to make it possible for each person with a developmental disability to participate fully in all aspects of community and to support the effort of each individual to determine their own future." If you are interested in becoming a member their website is below!

https://communityadvocates.org/

06/01/2023

Steaming for a good time with the Kalamazoo Ribfest happening on August 4th-5th. Get your tickets now!🥩🍽🎶
https://kalamazooribfest.com/

05/25/2023

Volunteer's Needed! If you or your friends love music, food, and helping out then feel free to sign up to volunteer at the 2023 Kalamazoo Ribfest!

https://forms.monday.com/forms/097514c74be0db28ab7f8d8dda845c7e?r=use1