Popular for its Family Picnic-Style Atmosphere, the 26th Annual Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds begins on Friday, May 23rd at noon and extends throughout the Memorial Day Weekend, wrapping up Monday evening, May 26th at 7PM.

Admission is FREE from noon till 5PM on Friday and then just $10 all weekend long (Friday after 5PM, Saturday, Sunday and Monday) and kids under 12 are admitted for free! On Monday (Memorial Day) all retired and active military personnel showing military ID will be admitted for FREE to the event. Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest is a Rain or Shine Event. As always, FREE PARKING ALL WEEKEND LONG.

Eleven (11) Rib Teams will compete from all over the United States in hopes of garnering one of the three (3) major awards: Best Ribs, Best Sauce and People’s Choice. Your vote counts and winners will be announced on Memorial Day afternoon at the Main Stage.

With the continued popularity of craft beer in the Cleveland Market, Beverage Distributors will offer local selections from the Brew Kettle, Collision Bend and Sun Cruiser along with Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, White Claw Seltzer, and more.

The Affordable Family Fun includes a Kids Activity Area with a Rock-Climbing Wall, a Super-Slide, Swings and more.

Enjoy a showcase of a wide variety of musical entertainment spanning generations and genres that will take the Southwest General Health Center Stage throughout the weekend. Musical Entertainment is FREE with your paid cook-off gate admission.