RIBFEST IS BACK!
3-day outdoor barbecue festival included with Super Fair admission
Great BBQ from around the country & Nebraska
Live music, beer, carnival rides, cooking demonstrations
Lots of service & product vendors
Improve your backyard barbecue game
Taste award-winning barbecue from the pros
Taking place at The Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, NE, the outdoor Great American Ribfest will feature great food, great live music, great beer, and great fun!
Check out the band schedule & vendor list below to get an idea of what you can expect.
Summer can’t arrive soon enough!
Rib Sampling
Rib Sampler PACKAGE
Limited opportunity to sample (2) ribs from (5) BBQ vendors (10 ribs total)
EXCLUSIVE Rib Sampler line at each BBQ vendor
mini Sampler PACKAGE
Limited opportunity to sample (2) ribs from (2) BBQ vendors (4 ribs total)
EXCLUSIVE Rib Sampler line at each BBQ vendor
Curious what hotel is the official sponsor for Ribfest???
www.staybridge.com/lincolnne
LOCATION
Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 N 84th St, Lincoln, NE 68507
Schedule
Thursday (August 6)
Ribfest & Carnival: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Grandstand Event: Demolition Derby 2026 - 7:00pm
Friday (August 7)
Ribfest: 11:00am - 11:00pm
Carnival: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Grandstand Event: Extreme Bull Riding and BBQ - 7:00pm
Saturday (August 8)
Ribfest: 11:00am - 11:00pm
Carnival: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Grandstand Event: Extreme Bull Riding and BBQ - 7:00pm
This is a RAIN or SHINE event. No Refunds.
Exclusive BBQ Options
Rib Sampler package
Sample (2) ribs from (5) BBQ vendors (10 ribs total)
EXCLUSIVE Rib Sampler line at each BBQ vendor. When you’re done, go get a full meal from your favorite!
MINI Sampler package
Sample (2) ribs from (2) BBQ vendors (4 ribs total)
EXCLUSIVE Rib Sampler line at each BBQ vendor.
Extreme Bull Riding and BBQ
Friday & Saturday - August 7 & 8
VIP Bulls & BBQ Package: Enjoy world-class ribs & bull riders at the same time with our VIP Bulls & BBQ Package. Each dinner includes Grandstand Entry, Super Fair Entry, Free Parking, plus a 3-bone Rib Dinner – provided by RedLinc BBQ, pickup at the Grandstand upon arrival.
Ribfest Merchandise
Only Available Online
Music Lineup
Thursday - August 6: Bryan Olesen
Friday - August 7: Steven Bankey & the Flatland Band
Saturday - August 8: No Drinking on the grounds (the Band)
(Acts Subject to Change)
Ribs & Other Barbecue
** Don’t forget about the Rib Sampler packages!!
Purchase Here:
Armadillo’s BBQ
Chicago BBQ Company
Austin’s Texas Lightning BBQ
Redlinc BBQ - Lincoln, NE
M & J’s Southern Style Food - Lincoln, NE
(Vendors Subject to Change)
FAIR GATE ENTRANCE
NEW this year - Parking is FREE!
Gate admission is $5 per person daily
Save $$$ and get a "Pick Your Perk Coupon" at any of our fair gate sponsor locations in Lancaster County: U-Stop Convenience Shops, Super Saver, and Russ's Market.
PICK YOUR PERK COUPON: Buy One, Get One Free gate admission - OR - $5 off your Grandstand ticket! (gate admission is included with all grandstand ticket purchases)
Important: Limit 1 offer per person, per coupon.
