Arts & Entertainment

Rockin' Rotary Ribfest Schedule of Events

BBQ grillers from throughout the country will be cooking up delicious food; Chicago area's top bands will supply the music.


The Rockin' Rotary Ribfest returns to Sunset Park in Lake in the Hills this Thursday to Sunday, July 11 -14. 

Here is the schedule for the four-day event that includes great BBQ grillin' and live entertainment. 

Thursday, July 11

Find out what's happening in Crystal Lake-Caryfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

4:30 pm                Gates Open

5:00 pm                Food/Beverage Service Begins 

Find out what's happening in Crystal Lake-Caryfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

6:45 to 8:15 pm    Chicago Tribute Anthology 
9:00 to 10:30 pm  Kashmir: The Led Zeppelin Concert
10:30 pm              Food/Beverage Service Ends
11:00 pm              Grounds Close

Friday, July 12

4:30 pm                 Gates Open
5:00 pm                 Food/Beverage Service Begins
6:45 to 8:15 pm     CoverGürl
9 to 10:30 pm        Bruce In The USA: The World’s #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band

10:30 pm               Food/Beverage Service Ends
11:00 pm               Grounds Close

Saturday, July 13

11:30 am               Gates Open
12 pm                    Food/Beverage Service Begins
12 pm to 3:00 pm  Car Show
1 to 3 pm              Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones
3:45 to 5:45 pm    The Fortunate Sons: Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute

6:30 to 8 pm         Heartache Tonight: The Midwest’s Premier Salute To The Eagles

9 to 10:30 pm       Soul Asylum
10:30 pm              Food/Beverage Service Ends
11 pm                   Grounds Close

Sunday, July 14

11:30 am              Gates Open
12 pm                   Food/Beverage Service Begins
12 to 1:15 pm       Dave Rudolf’s Beach Party
2 to 3:30 pm         Hot Rocks: The Rolling Stones Show
4:30 to 6:30 pm    7th Heaven
6:30 pm                Food/Beverage Service Ends
7 pm                     Grounds Close

Tickets: $5.00 for 13 & up, (12 & under free-must be accompanied by adult)

Active Military Free with Military ID.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.