JULY 21-23, 2023
FEATURING FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT WITH SLAUGHTER!!!
With Special Guest THE BEN COTE BAND
The Biergarten | Merrimack, NH
RIBFEST IS BACK!
Celebrating BBQ, Beer & Bands!!
NEW FOR 2023
– Expanded Kids Area
– Kids under 16 FREE on Saturday & Sunday Sponsored by Best Ford Nashua
– Exclusive Friday night concert featuring Slaughter with special guest The Ben Cote Band
– Exclusive People’s Choice Rib Sampler
– Final 90 Minutes of Saturday/Sunday entry is FREE (Does not include parking fees) Presented by the NH Army National Guard
Exclusive People’s Choice Rib Sampler
Limited opportunity to sample (2) ribs from (5) BBQ vendors (i.e. 10 ribs total) within minutes of entering the EXCLUSIVE People’s Choice line at each BBQ vendor.
Taking place at The Biergarten in Merrimack NH, the outdoor Great American Ribfest & Food Truck Festival will feature great food, great live music, great beer, and great fun – all to support the Merrimack Rotary Club!
Check out the band schedule & vendor list below to get an idea of what you can expect. Summer can’t arrive soon enough!
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Merrimack Rotary Club, which annually supports local needs.
Register for the Ribfest 5 Miler!
Schedule
Friday: 4:00pm – 8:00pm (Concert 5:00pm – 8:00pm)
Saturday: 10:00am – 8:00pm (Free Entry 6:30pm – 8:00pm)
Sunday: 11:00am – 7:00pm (Free Entry 5:30pm – 7:00pm)
This is a RAIN or SHINE event. No Refunds.
Free entry at the end of each day does not include any parking fees on-site ($20) or across the street ($10).
FRIDAY CONCERT TICKET OPTIONS
All attendees are allowed to bring their own foldable camp chairs to be placed in both the VIP and General Admission areas.
KIDS UNDER 10 FREE WITH PAID ADULT
Sponsored by Best Ford Nashua
$58.50 – VIP TICKET ($70 AT GATE IF AVAILABLE)
– Exclusive Front-of-Stage access
– Complementary entry to your choice of Saturday or Sunday Ribfest ($15 value)
– Exclusive entrance and ID check lane (No waiting!)
– Exclusive VIP Restroom use inside Fieldhouse instead of port-a-lets
– (1) Beverage of choice: beer, soda or water
– Exclusive VIP Beer Fast Pass Lanes
*** $199.52 – VIP TICKET 4 PACK (ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE) SAVE OVER $34.00!
$32.50 – GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET ($40 AT GATE IF AVAILABLE)
*** $107.52 – GENERAL ADMISSION 4 PACK (ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE) SAVE OVER $22.00!
$14.50 – KIDS 10-16 ADMISSION TICKET ($20 AT GATE IF AVAILABLE)
SATURDAY / SUNDAY TICKET OPTIONS
Kids under 16 FREE with paid adult
Sponsored by Best Ford Nashua
$27.50 – VIP Ticket ($35 at Gate if available)
– Exclusive entrance and ID check lane (No waiting!)
– Exclusive VIP Restroom use inside Fieldhouse instead of port-a-lets
– (1) Beverage of choice: beer, soda or water
– Exclusive VIP Beer Fast Pass Lanes
$12 – Adult Ticket – 16-59 years ($15 at Gate)
$10 – Senior Ticket – 60+ years ($12 at Gate)
$10 – Military (active, reserves, veterans) with Adult Guests ($12 at Gate)
PARKING OPTIONS
$20 – ON-SITE PREMIUM PARKING – LIMITED TO 400/DAY
$10 – OFF-SITE PARKING – Elbit – no shuttle
(Elbit .75 miles away from the Festival Entrance)
2023 Music Lineup
(Check back as more music is added. Acts subject to change.)
FRIDAY
EXCLUSIVE SLAUGHTER CONCERT – GATES OPEN 4PM
Featuring all Slaughter’s hits live, including Up All Night, Fly To The Angels, Spend My Life, Desperately, and more!!
Saturday
4:00-5:30pm
Country
Sunday
11:00-12:30pm
Rock
3:00-4:30pm
Blues
Food & Vendors
(Vendors subject to change.)
Ribs & Other Barbecue
*** Don’t forget about the Exclusive People’s Choice Rib Sampler!!!!
603 Smok’n Que – NEW for 2023!!
Armadillo’s BBQ – Since 2022
Austin’s Texas Lightning – Since 2022
Butch’s Smack Your Lips BBQ – Since 2005
Northeast Smokehouse – NEW for 2023!!
Saucehound BBQ – Since 2022
Travelin’ Bones – NEW for 2023!!
Food Trucks, Drinks & Desserts
Donali’s Food Truck – Lobster roll, Italian sausage
Holly’s Kona Ice Dessert – Shaved ice
Jeannette’s Concessions – Fried Dough & Treats
JR’s Steak & Seafood – Steak, chicken, burgers, hot dogs, Italian sausage, wraps, smoothies
Let the Dough Roll / Dragon’s Breath – Dessert – donut ice cream cones, Dragon’s Breath treats
Phily’s Good Eats – French Fries, Poutine, Chicken Tenders
Presto Craft Kitchen – Salad, sandwich, pasta
Scout Troop 15-G – Drinks
Steakin’ Bacon – Bacon on a stick
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream – Ice cream
Sultan Kebab – Gyro, falafel, kebab, quesadilla, salad
The Traveling Foodie – Gourmet food
Wild Bill’s Soda – Old-Fashioned Soda in Stainless Steel Mugs
Bubbe’s Blintzes – Cheese-filled crepes
Kids Stuff Amusements LLC – Kettle corn, fresh squeezed lemonade/limeade/orangeade
Thee Taco Dude – Street tacos
Oh Sugar – 6 flavors of fresh squeezed lemonade, fresh cannolis, whoopie pies, cake slices, cupcakes
Product & Service Vendors
American Shaman CBD – CBD oils, salves
Best Ford Nashua – New and Used Car Dealer
Big Dog Sauce Company – Sauces, rubs
Daniel Webster Council BSA – Mobile Boy Scouts Base Camp
Gamers Sanctuary – Game trailer
Holy Moly Snacks – Beef jerky
InnSeason Resorts – Travel services
KBK Sports – Sports memorabilia, silent auction items
LeafFilter Gutter Protection – Home Improvement
LeafGuard – Home Improvement
LulaRoe Mobile Boutique – Clothing boutique
New Hampshire Army National Guard
Newpro – Home improvement
ONN Specialities – Beef Jerky
Rotary Club of Nashua West – Nonprofit – Rotary Club
Serious Dirt Botanics – CBD oils, salves
Smokin’ Tin Roof – Hot sauces, hot mustard, specialty condiments
Soldier Solutions – T-shirts
The Bead Sting – Rings, home & outdoor décor, unique gifts
The Dark Woods – Haunted attraction
The Founders Academy Public Charter School
The Rugged Axe – Axe-throwing
T-Mobile – Cell phone services
Trading Faces – Face Painting, Henna Art
USA Insulation of Southern NH – Insulation services, home improvement
Beth’s Bushel And A Peck – Handmade wood signs, Charcuterie boards, home décor
Bryan Power Financial – Life Insurance & Financial Services
Jarica Mazzerall State Farm – Insurance & Financial Services
LeafFilter Gutter Protection – Home improvement
Mobile Dealin’ – Wood sunglasses
New Hampshire Army National Guard – Recruitment services
Subject to Change
If you’re interested in vending or sponsoring the event, please contact sales@greatamericanribfest.com for more information.
Kids Activities
Includes a mix of free and paid activities for kids of all ages – Subject to Change
Daniel Webster BSA – Mobile Base Camp
The Mobile Base Camp is Daniel Webster Council’s “Scouting on the Go” unit, delivering outdoor adventure at the Great American Ribfest. Try your aim at our inflatable archery range. Grab friends and jump into our Gaga Ball pit, play a game of Spike Ball or kick your way to a bullseye with giant Soccer Darts. Learn all about fish native to New Hampshire with the Backyard Bass waterless fishing activity.
Jeannette’s Concessions – Bouncy Houses
Gamers Sanctuary LLC – Mobile Video Game Trailer
Other Activities
Contact Us
Interested in joining us as a sponsor or vendor for the weekend or have another question?
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