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What’s better than mouth watering ribs and the return of football season? Nothing! You can enjoy this glorious occasion at Heinz Field for the annual Rib Festival, which takes place Sept 2nd – 6th. Take in the fresh aroma from the best ribs in the country! Ahh, soo good! The event also features festival foods, games, rides, activities for all ages, and the Steeler experience!
Get ready to enjoy a delicious selection of award winning national rib vendors! They are ready to compete for the coveted title. This is big. Returning favs include last year’s winner Fine Smoke, along with finalists Carolina Rib King, Big Boned BBQ, and people’s choice winner Bad Azz BBQ. Because they really are Bad Azz!
Image via Bad Azz BBQ
Do you have a past favorite rib vendor that you can’t wait to try again? Maybe it’s your first time and you don’t know which one to choose. Either way the official list of rib vendors includes Armadillos, Big Boned Ribs (2018 Best Ribs 2nd place), Cowboys BBQ & Rib Co., Howling Coyote BBQ, Jack on the Bone, Johnsons BBQ, Off the Bone BBQ, Old Carolina BBQ Company (2018 Best Sauce), Pigfoot BBQ (2018 Best Ribs), Ribbons BBQ, Smokin’ T’s BBQ, Texas Pit Barbeque (2018 Best Ribs 3rd place). Now you’re ready!
Here’s the complete schedule!
September 2nd
Take out Thursday event kickoff
4pm – 9m Enjoy your favorite ribs, bring them home!
September 3rd
2pm – 8pm Steelers experience elements
6pm – 8pm Steely McBeam appearance
Free Concerts:
7:30pm The Sun King Warriors
9pm The Clarks
September 4th
4pm Pitt Panthers vs. UMASS (tickets required)
September 5th
8am-Steelers Run and Walk (registration required)
8am – 10am Steely McBeam appearance
2pm – 8pm Steeler Experience elements
4pm – 7pm Happy Hour Street Party with DJ Steve Maffei Jr on Art Rooney Avenue
7pm Carly Pearce (Stage AE Outdoors) tickets required
9pm Lady A (Stage AE Outdoors) tickets required
Fans can claim free tickets to the show 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Stage AE tent set up on the festival grounds while supplies last.
September 6th BBQ & Blues Monday
Noon – 3pm Street Party with TJ the Dj on Art Rooney Avenue
2pm – 8pm Steelers experience elements
2pm Gatorade junior training camp (tickets required) https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=907719
2pm – 4pm Steely McBeam appearance
Free Concerts:
2:30pm – 3:30pm The Jimmy Adler Band
4pm – 5pm Norm Nardini
5:30pm Billy Price
