Band Music Submission

Ribfest is a fund raising event that, in partnership with the City of Naperville, Illinois, is held each July 4th weekend. The Exchange Club of Naperville is a volunteer organization. All net proceeds are donated to a variety of organizations that aid in the prevention of child abuse and domestic violence.

Ribfest attracts 250,000 attendees throughout the 4 day event. 4-6 bands play each day on 2 stages. Genres accepted include: rock, blues, bluegrass, country, alternative country/rock, jazz, and jambands.

Artist compensation is negotiable. Some artists donate their performance, and Ribfest lets them keep 100% of merchandise sales.

Prominent past performers include REO Speedwagon, Heart, Ted Nugent, Trace Adkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kenny Wayne Shepard, David Lee Roth, Los Lonely Boys, Doobie Bros, Hootie and the Blowfish, Blue Oyster Cult, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Loretta Lynn, Charlie Daniels Band, Foghat, and Marshall Tucker Band.

Ribfest has been voted the Best Fest in the Midwest by Festival magazine for the past 15 years in a row. Ribfest recruits 16 of the country’s best rib vendors from all over the country.

Come on out for some of the best BBQ you will ever taste! The Exchange Club of Naperville is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charity and a 501(c)6 membership organization. Sponsors include: Miller Lite, Pepsi, Clear Channel Radio,  and many others.

Click here to submit your band!