NOTICE
*** Madison-Milton bridge has a 15 ton weight limit, and a 38 ft length limit ***
If you are coming from the south you may want to come in a different route if you are driving something that weighs over 15 ton.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION
JUNE 1st -- TWO-DAY WRISTBANDS go on sale at the Visitor's Center and by phone 812-812-265-2956 or 800-559-2956. Wristbands are $20 -- and if you buy them between June 1st and August 1st you will receive $10 in food coupons when you go through the gates. $20 for two days of great entertainment and fun for the family. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.
Wristbands purchased by phone will include a $1 handling fee. Your wristbands will be available at "Will Call" at First and Broadway streets here in Madison. Click here to purchase online now
All wristbands are $20 each whether you purchase them in advance or at the gate and are good for both days -- Friday and Saturday. Saturday gate price is still $20 even though it is the last day of the festival.
Food tickets are $1 each.
For more information, call 812-265-2956 or 800-559-2956. Remember, all wristband sales are nonrefundable.
Got Kids?
Children 12 years old and younger are admitted free to Ribberfest when accompanied by a paying adult.
2013 Gate prices will be $20 each day for Friday and Saturday; however, when purchasing a wristband at the gate on Friday it will also be good for
Saturday. Food tickets may be purchased for $1 each.
Things to leave at home:
These items will not be allowed into the gate during the event weekend: Coolers, food, beverages, pets, umbrellas, canopies, pets, golf carts, bikes,roller blades, or skates.
Camping
We will have additional camping available in Madison again this year. In addition to camping at Clifty Falls State Park, there will be camping at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Spots will be $15 per night with water & electric. There will also be showers available. For further information call
Lonnie at 812-265-8919.
TROLLEY TO OFFER SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM FAIRGROUNDS. For people camping at the Fairgrounds the trolley will run a shuttle to and from the event if there are 20 people signed up in advance.
One pick-up at the fairgrounds each day before the gates open; one ride back after the last show each night. This will NOT be a continuous trolley service throughout the day.
$5 per person each day -- call Judy at 812-701-4013.
2013 Schedule
KCBS Teams may begin registration at noon on Thursday, August 15th
Vendors may begin set-up Thursday, August 15th -- check with Elizabeth for set-up time.
FRIDAY -- August 16th
6:00 AM -- BACKYARD BBQ BLAST Competitors may arrive.
8:00 AM -- KCBS Registration teams/judges
3:00 PM -- KCBS Cooks meeting (required)
5:00 PM -- GATES OPEN
5:00 PM -- Queen City Paddleboat rides begin -- every 2 hours
5:30 PM -- Welcome, Scott Davidson emcee
6:00 PM -- Piglet Pen children's supervised play area opens
6:00 PM -- The LLOYD JONES BAND takes the stage
6:30 PM -- Pig Toss (cornhole tournament) first of 3
7:00 PM -- Backyard BBQ Blast judging begins
7:30 PM -- Mayor Welch/Sponsors welcome
8:00 PM -- CASH BOX KINGS take the stage
9:30 PM -- Backyard BBQ Blast awards at stage
10:00 PM -- Piglet Pen children's play area closes
10:00 PM -- Headliner ROBERT RANDOLPH and the FAMILY BAND
SATURDAY -- August 17th
6:00 AM -- 5K-Ribber-Run Registration begins
7:00 AM -- KCBS "Rise N Shine" Breakfast
8:00 AM -- 5K-Ribber-Run Walk/Run begins
9:00 AM -- Kidz Q cooking begins
9:30 AM -- KCBS Judges Meeting/Brown Gym (required)
11:00 AM -- Kidz Q judging begins
11:00 AM -- GATES OPEN
11:00 AM -- KCBS Judging begins
11:00 AM -- Announcements, Scott Davidson emcee; female & male overall winner of 5K announced
11:30 AM -- DOG HOUSE KITCHEN takes the stage
12:00 PM -- Piglet Pen children's supervised play area opens
1:00 PM -- Announcements, Scott Davidson emcee
1:00 PM -- Queen City Paddleboat rides begin -- every 2 hours
1:00 PM -- Pig Toss (cornhole tournament) second of 3
1:30 PM -- DUST RADIO takes the stage
3:00 PM -- Good to the Bone Rib Eating contest
3:30 PM -- JOSH GARRETT takes the stage
4:00 PM -- Piglet Pen children's play area closes
4:30 PM -- Pig Toss (cornhole tournament) third of 3
5:00 PM -- Announcements, Scott Davidson
5:30 PM -- CAROLYN WONDERLAND takes the stage
6:00 PM -- Piglet Pen children's supervised play area opens
7:00 PM -- Mayor's Thank You for coming
7:30 PM -- RICK ESTRIN & the NIGHTCATS take the stage
9:00 PM -- Pigmania winner announced
9:30 PM -- The fabulous KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD takes the stage
11:00 PM -- Festival Closes -- see you next year AUGUST 15-16, 2014. Thank you for joining us!
Madison Ribberfest, 601 W. First St., Madison, IN 47250
800-559-2956
