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Ribfest presents a wide variety of entertainment running continuously throughout the festival!

 

We have major music acts, up and coming hot bands, community talent, children's entertainment, a carnival, and an awesome fireworks display on the 4th of July. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy at our festival. Children 11 and under are admitted free.

One low price is all you pay for all the entertainment!!

Tickets $10.00 at the gate
Children 11 and under are admitted free!

 

Miller Lite Main Stage 2008

On the Ribfest Miller Lite Main Stage, nationally known stars of the music industry perform to the delight of our patrons. 2008 promises to be a fantastic weekend with headliners Ted Nugent(3rd); REO Speedwagon (4th) and country superstar Trace Adkins on the 6th. Click here for the Miller Lite Main Stage 2008 schedule


Brian R. Schultz Rock & Roll Stage 2008

Small Venue...Big Entertainment. This intimate venue is located directly across from Naperville Central High School near Hillside Avenue.The Brian R. Schultz Rock & Roll Stage includes Bighead Todd & the Monsters (3rd) and Foghat(5th) and promises to bring great music in 2008. Click here for the Brian R. Schultz Rock & Roll Stage 2008 schedule


BP FAMILY AREA

The family area at Ribfest sponsored by BP_features entertainment and activities for the whole family! Activities include a carnival, inflatables, a circus aerial show on July 3,4,5 and 6. The Balster Magic Show, Eurobungee, climbing walls, and much more for 2008! Click here for the BP FAMILY AREA schedule


Ribfest Fireworks

One of the largest most magnificent displays in the Chicago land area, it runs for over 1/2 hour straight and is sure to wow the most fervent fireworks aficionados. The works begin July 4th at 9:30 and are simulcast with music and broadcasted at FM 95.9 The River. Click here for the Ribfest Fireworks schedule


Miller Lite Main Stage 2008

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Date Time Performance
Thursday
7/3/2008
TBA Ted Nugent
Friday
7/4/2008
TBA REO Speedwagon
Classic rock performers with numerous hits including "Time for Me to Fly" and "Riding the Storm Out"
Sunday
7/6/2008
TBA Trace Adkins

Brian R. Schultz Rock & Roll Stage 2008

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Date Time Performance
Thursday
7/3/2008
TBA Big Head Todd and the Monsters
Saturday
7/5/2008
TBD Foghat

BP FAMILY AREA

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Date Time Performance
Thursday
7/3/2008
TBA Circus Education Stations
Learn globe walking, stiltwalking and other fabulous and fun circus tricks
  Every Day Euro Bungee, Inflatables, Climbing Walls
  Every Day Petting Zoo
  1:30 Dave Rudolf
  12:30, 2:30, 4:30 Forms in Motion Circus
  Every Day Mechanical Bull for Kids
  3:30, 5:30 Tim Balster Kid Magic Show
  Every Day Balloon Twisters
Friday
7/4/2008
TBA Circus Education Stations
  Every Day Euro Bungee, Inflatables, Climbing Walls
  Every Day Petting Zoo
  12:30, 2:30, 4:30 Forms in Motion Circus
  2:30 School of the Performing Arts
  1:30, 3:30, 5:30 Tim Balster Magic Show
  Every Day Balloon Twisters
Saturday
7/5/2008
TBA Circus Education Stations
  Every Day Euro Bungee, Inflatables, Climbing Walls
  Every Day Petting Zoo
  TBD White Sox Baseball Instruction
  12:30, 4:30 Forms in Motion Circus
  2:30 Jesse White Tumblers
  1:30, 3:30, 5:30 Tim Balster Kids Buck Show
  Every Day Balloon Twisters
Sunday
7/6/2008
TBD Circus Education Stations
  Every Day Euro Bungee, Inflatables, Climbing Walls
  Every Day Petting Zoo
  12:30;2:30;4:30 Forms in Motion Circus
  2:30 McNulty Irish Dancers
  1:30, 3:30, 5:30 Tim Balster Kid Bucks Show
  Every Day Balloon Twisters

Ribfest Fireworks

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Date Time Performance
Friday
7/4/2008
9:30 pm 4th of July Fireworks
Knoch Park in Naperville. Simulcasted on FM 95.9 "THE RIVER"
Email: info@ribfest.net
Ribfest is sponsored by the Exchange Club of Naperville
with the support of the City of Naperville and the Naperville Park District.
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