Ribfest has Fun for Every Age!
Ribfest has major music acts, up and coming hot bands, community talent, children's shows, a circus acts, special events, a carnival, and an awesome fireworks display on the 4th of July. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy at our festival.
Miller LITE Main Stage
On the Miller Lite Main Stage, nationally known stars of the music industry perform to the delight of our patrons. 2008 promises to be a fantastic festival with headliners Ted Nugent (3rd); REO Speedwagon (4th) and country superstar Trace Adkins (6th.)
Brian R. Schultz Rock & Roll Stage
Small Venue... Big Entertainment. That’s how the Brian R. Schultz Rock & Roll Stage has been described with bands that included Blue Oyster Cult, Foghat, Blood, Sweat & Tears and Umphreys McGee.
BP Family Area
Ribfest is about kids! Our five acre Family Area is full of some of the best family entertainment around. We have climbing walls, inflatable rides, a bull ride, a high wire circus, magic shows, a petting zoo and much much more.
Ribfest Special Events
Each year Ribfest has a number of special events for our guests. This year is no exception. Ribfest is proud to have the Chicago White Sox conducting baseball training camps for kids, celebrities signing autographs, television chefs giving cooking shows, Maybelline make-up artists conducting make-up sessions, and a giant Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum exhibit and much much more.
WNUA Will be on-site Sunday, July 6th
From 2p-6p for a Live Broadcast
Ribfest 2008 will run from Thursday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 6th.
Thursday, July 3rd 12:00 Noon to 10:00 p.m.
Friday, July 4th 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. Gates open to public at 8:00 p.m. for fireworks
Saturday, July 5th 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 6th 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.
Remote Parking and Shuttle Locations
Remote parking locations will be available in Naperville for Ribfest 2008 visitors. Parking is very limited at the event, so we strongly encourage the use of the shuttle buses.
Hearing Impaired
Sign language services are available at the Main Stage near the Emergency Exit to the right of the stage from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. July 3-6, 2008.
Handicap Parking
The primary parking for handicapped licence plated cars and vans is located off Martin Avenue on the south end of Ribfest. To drive to this area, you must enter Martin Avenue from Washington Street. There is no shuttle service from handicap parking to the Ribfest grounds.
Remote handicap parking is also available at All Saints parking lot on the south side of Aurora Road between River Road and West Street. Shuttle buses will take guests to Ribfest. Handicap parking is also availiable at all other remote lots.
Tips and FAQ's
Tips and frequently asked questions for attending Ribfest.
Security Considerations
For the safety of all of our guests, you will be refused admittance or will have to discard these items if brought to the park.
Ribfest Security
For your safety, Ribfest has a great deal of visable and undercover security on site.
Park Closing Due to Crowd Capacity
The decision to close the gates of Ribfest due to crowd density is the decision of the City of Naperville Police Department in concert with Ribfest leadership. Their decision to close for public safety is based on the ability of people to get out of the park in case of emergency. Crowd density is determined by examination of the flow of people primarily by the Main Stage. If the walkways remain open and clear and people can move around, the city will keep our gates open.
Park Closing Due to Inclement Weather
Ribfest works with the CBS2Chicago Weather team to monitor the weather approaching Ribfest. Ribfest will temporarily close during any period where lightning is present. All guests will be asked to leave the park at that time. When the lightning is safely past the park, Ribfest will reopen.
Naperville Central High School will open the doors to their gymnasium in case of weather related park closings. Guests can also listen to FM 95.9 The River for updates on weather and gate reopening.
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