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Berea Rib Cook-Off
May 27, 2024
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Popular for its Family Picnic-Style Atmosphere, the 25th Annual Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds begins on Friday, May 24th at 12 p.m. and extends throughout the Memorial Day Weekend, wrapping up Monday evening, May 27th at 7 p.m.
Admission is FREE from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday and then just $10 all weekend long 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.
Ten 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 Monday afternoon at the Main Stage, giving you plenty of time to try out this year’s contestants!
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.
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