Rib, White & Blue - Akron's National Rib Festival

This year, eleven rib vendors from five states compete for cash prizes and bragging rights in the “Best Of” competition. The masters of the barbecue are coming from Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Arkansas, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Admission is free.

The Rib, White & Blue Festival is on South Main Street between University and Bowery Streets and this part of Main Street will be closed off to traffic.

Parking is FREE after 6pm on Fridays and weekends at all city owned parking decks and lots.

Handicapped parking is available at the State Street deck, which has an elevator to the Lock 3 level, or at Cascade Plaza, where handicapped parking is available by entering at Mill Street and following the ramp up to Lock 4 (parking level 2, Orange).

Friday, July 3 -gates open 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

7 p.m. RAVENWOOD /\\/

8:30 p.m. Bruce in the USA - The World's #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen

Thursday, July 4 -gates open 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

8 pm. The 122nd Army National Guard Band

9:45 p.m. Fireworks Display

Friday, July 5 -gates open 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

8:30 p.m. The Prince Experience - A Tribute to Prince

Saturday, July 6 -gates open 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

7 p.m. Denzon

8:30 p.m. Turn It Up - The Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience

Find out more HERE


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