Miller Lite Main Stage adds Trace Adkins - Apr 22, 2008
Trace Adkins and Ted Nugent highlight a star studded main stage at Ribfest 2008. Ted Nugent opens Ribfest on thursday July 3rd and Trace Adkins will close the event on Sunday July 6.
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Ribfest 2008 Welcomes REO Speedwagon July 4th! - Mar 18, 2008
What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with the great band REO Speedwagon?! REO Speedwagon is an American rockband best known for their power ballads like "Keep on Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling: with other...
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Ribfest Thanks 2007 Sponsors - Dec 31, 2007
A festive sponsor lunch was held at the Morton Arboretum on October 5th and was attended by more than 50 sponsors of Ribfest including 1st National Bank, CBS2, HRMS and many others. The event was held to honor the contributions of...
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Volunteers at Ribfest - Nov 26, 2007
Ribfest hosts a Volunteer event at Fredenhagen Park in September! Dozens of volunteers attended the celebration to recognize some of the 3000+ volunteers that helped make Ribfest a huge success in 2007 according to Don Emery the new...
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Sponsorship hosts 2007 Sponsors at a lunch gala - Sep 27, 2007
Ribfest sponsors were hosted to a tapas lunch at Emilio's Meson Sebika to review a successful 2007 and to kickoff 2008. "Our sponsors are critically important to the vitality of Ribfest" according to Brett Flickinger the new steering...
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Ribfest has another successful year! - Sep 25, 2007
Ribfest 2007 concludes with some of the best fireworks ever and a day of Randy Travis & the Marshall Tucker Band. Attendance estimates at 285,000 bring record crowds and new sponsors to the event according to Mike Mcmanus 2008 Club...
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Ribfest Raffle Winners Announced - Jul 16, 2007
The following names were selected in the 2007 Ribfest Raffle. For more information, please call Lisa Edgar at 630-420-6460.

Grass Roots Signed Guitar: Ralpf Renn

XBOX 360: Bob Sierzputowshi

Los Lonely Boys Signed Guitar:...
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Lost and Found items - Jul 10, 2007
All lost and found items from Ribfest 2007 have been moved to The Naperville Park District Administration Building
At 320 West Jackson St.
Naperville, Il
Phone: 630-848-5000
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 A.M – 5:00 P.M.
...
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Great Music on 2 Stages - Jul 1, 2007
Great Music on both stages featuring Heart, Randy Travis, George Thorogood & the Destroyers, and Los Lonely Boys on the Miller Lite Main Stage. The Brian R. Schultz Rock & Roll Stage featured Blue Oyster Cult, Marshall Tucker Band...
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Ribfest adds new sponsors - Jun 30, 2007
Ribfest announces that Pepsi & BP have joined the Ribfest family as Grand Sponsors of the event in 2007. Pepsi will be the sole supplier of soda and water for the event and BP is the title sponsor of the Family Area. The new BP Family...
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What can be brought into the park or not - Jun 1, 2007
For the safety of all our guests, you will be refused admittance or will have to discard these items if brought to the park:
> . No COOLERS of ANY kind (including July 4th)
> . No PETS
> . No Alcohol or Food or outside beverages
>...
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Ribfest Tickets at Jewel - May 18, 2007
Ribfest Tickets are available at 8 area Jewel Stores. Ribfest announces that 8 area Jewel stores have gate tickets available-4 Naperville Stores (Naper & 75th; Washington & Ogden; West Ogden; and 95th &59), 2 Bolingbrook stores (53...
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Ribfest brings the beat of HEART to Naperville on July 3 - Jan 19, 2007
Heart is bringing their classic, exquisitely put together show to the Ribfest main stage on Tuesday, July 3, and as any rock fan older than 30—or fan of the "Charlie's Angels" movie—knows, the gritty blast of " Oooooh, barracuda!"...
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Country music icon Randy Travis brings his artistic legacy to Ribfest on July 4 - Dec 1, 2006
The astounding success story of modern country music begins with the sound of Randy Travis who will appear on the Main Stage at Ribfest 2007 on July 4. Like the Beatles in rock, his unique style of music marks a generational shift...
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Los Lonely Boys spread ‘Texican’ Rock ‘n’ Roll to Ribfest - Nov 9, 2006
Los Lonely Boys will take their distinct brand of "Texican" guitar rock and lively upbeat show from the Lone Star State to Ribfest’s Main Stage on Sunday, July 1, 2007. In honor of the event’s 20th anniversary Ribfest 2007 will run...
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Bad to the Bone opening Ribfest - Nov 3, 2006
The Exchange Club of Naperville is announcing that George Thorogood and the Destroyers will open Ribfest on June 30th. They are known for their hits as, Bad to the Bone, Born to be bad, I drink alone and have released a new album...
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Ribfest Thanks 2006 Sponsors - Oct 28, 2006
A festive sponsor lunch was held at the Morton Arboretum on October 5th and was attended by more than 50 sponsors of Ribfest including 1st National Bank, CBS2, HRMS and many others. The event was held to honor the contributions of...
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Ribfest raffle winners announced. - Jul 10, 2006
Raffle winning numbers have been announced.If you have a winning ticket please send an email with name, address, phone & email address to Exchangeclub@comcast.net and we will contact you. You have 90 days from July 5th to collect your...
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Ribfest 2006 a huge success - Jul 5, 2006
Ribfest 2006 generated its best year ever according to sponsors, patrons and club members. Raising money for the prevention of child abuse and domestic violence, the event saw hundreds of thousands of event goers enjoy great music,...
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Pre Sale Tickets available at 8 area Jewel Stores - Jun 29, 2006
Discounted Ribfest tickets are available at 8 area Jewel stores in Naperville, Bolingbrook, Lisle and Aurora. Tickets sell for $7 and are good for admission on any of the 4 days of the event.
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Blood, Sweat and Tears to play on July 2nd - Jun 27, 2006
Ribfest has announced that Blood, Sweat and Tears will play in place of Three Dog Night on July 2nd. Joining Blood, Sweat and Tears will be Chuck Negron, Formally of Three Dog Night.
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Due to Scheduling Conflicts, Three Dog Night will not be performing at Ribfest 2006 - Jun 16, 2006
Ribfest is sorry to announce that due to scheduling conflicts, Three Dog Night will not be performing at Ribfest on July 2, 2006 as previously announced. Please check our website often, as we should have a replacement Band announced...
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Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities - Jun 14, 2006
Ribfest strives to provide accommodations so that all visitors may enjoy the festivities. Persons with mobility issues should note that the festival is held in a grassy field without paved walkways.

A parking lot will be reserved...
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Give back to the community by volunteering at Ribfest - Jun 6, 2006
What better way is there to spend Fourth of July than at Ribfest -- by being a volunteer at Ribfest 2006 held July 1-4 at Knoch Park in Naperville.

Sponsored by Exchange of Naperville, the club is looking for a more than just a...
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Pre-sale tickets available at Local Jewel stores and Park District Office - May 1, 2006
The Exchange Club has announced ticket pre-sales at local Jewel stores and the Naperville Park district office. Pre-sale tickets are 7 dollars compared to 8 dollars at the gate of the event. The following locations will be doing...
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$7.00 Pre-sale tickets to be sold after May 1st. - Apr 14, 2006
Pre-sale tickets will be made available after May 1st. Check www.ribfest.net for locations at that time.
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REO Speedwagon ready to Rock 'n Roll Ribfest July 1 - Mar 3, 2006
Since the release of REO Speedwagon's first record in 1971, the band that started out in a rented Chevy station wagon playing bars across America, has produced 17 critically acclaimed albums, scored 13 top 40 singles (including two...
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Headliners annouced for July 2nd - Feb 27, 2006
On the main stage, Sister Hazel and Better than Ezra will be performing. On the Brian Schultz stage, Three Dog Night will be Headlining.
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Chicago White Sox Training Academy - Jan 16, 2006
Naperville Ribfest is proud to announce the return of the Chicago White Sox Training Academy to Ribfest on July 1, 2006. The Training Academy will bring its coaches on Saturday July 1st from 12 - 4pm to teach baseball fundamentals...
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Ribfest Dates and hours announced - Jan 1, 2006
Ribfest Dates and hours for 2006 have been announced. They will be:

Saturday July 1st 12pm - 10pm
Sunday July 2nd 12pm - 10pm
Monday July 3rd 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday July 4th 12pm - 10pm
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Doobie Brothers and Charlie Daniels Band to headline 2006 Ribfest - Sep 28, 2005
The Doobie Brothers and Charlie Daniels are scheduled to headline the Main Stage at the Naperville Exchange Club’s Ribfest event during the July 4th holiday weekend in 2006.

The Doobie Brothers are planned for Monday, July 3,...
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Ribfest Rib and Sauce Winners - Jul 5, 2005
Best Sauce
1st - Rasta Joes BBQ
2nd - Aussom Aussies BBQ
3rd - Desperado's BBQ and Rib Co.

Best Ribs
1st - Porky-n-Beans BBQ
2nd - Johnson's BBQ
3rd - Armadillo's Rib and Que Co.

Kid's Choice Best Ribs - Butch's Smack your Lips BBQ
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Club Stage will rock in honor of late First National Bank president - May 5, 2005
The club stage at Naperville’s Ribfest celebration just got a little more formal.
For at least the next three years, the stage will be known as the Brian R. Schultz Rock & Roll Stage.
Schultz, the former president of First National...
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Expanded family area at Ribfest has more entertainment - Apr 29, 2005
The 18th annual Ribfest, sponsored by the Exchange Club of Naperville, will be held July 1 to 4 in Naperville's Knoch Park. Gates open at noon each day and close at 10 p.m. This year, the family area has been expanded to provide more...
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Sponsorship opportunities still available for Ribfest - Apr 26, 2005
Sponsors for Ribfest can become part of an event that has been voted the Best Festival in the Midwest. The 19th annual festival that will be held July 1 to 4 in Naperville's Knoch Park. The festival features music on two stages with...
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Ribfest Mission Statement - Mar 23, 2004
It is our mission to create a safe and friendly festival utilizing the collective talent of all of our members, cooperation with our Government partners, support of our sponsors and quality of our vendors and entertainers. We will...
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