Got Kids?

Children 12 years old and younger are admitted free to Ribberfest when accompanied by a paying adult.

2011 Gate prices will be $15 each day for Friday and 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 this year. In addition to the city campground and 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.

Schedule 

KCBS Teams may begin registration at noon on Thursday, August 18th

Vendors may begin set-up Thursday, August 18th -- check with Elizabeth for set-up time.

FRIDAY -- August 19th
  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
  5:30 PM -- Welcome, Scott Davidson emcee
  6:00 PM -- Piglet Pen children's supervised play area opens
  6:00 PM -- DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS take the stage
  6:30 PM -- Pig Toss (cornhole tournament) first of 3
  7:00 PM -- Backyard BBQ Blast judging begins
  7:30 PM -- Mayor Armstrong/Sponsors welcome; Jeff Garrett first director of Ribberfest honored
  8:00 PM -- TINSLEY ELLIS takes 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 RONNIE BAKER BROOKS takes the stage
 
SATURDAY -- August 20th
  6:00 AM -- 5kfor10y Walk/Run Registration begins
  7:00 AM -- KCBS "Rise N Shine" Breakfast
  8:00 AM -- 5kfor10y Walk/Run begins
  9:00 AM -- Kidz Q cooking begins
  9:30 AM -- KCBS Judges Meetin/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 -- MIKE MILLIGAN & STEAM SHOVEL take the stage
12:00 PM -- Piglet Pen children's supervised play area opens
  1:00 PM -- Announcements, Scott Davidson emcee
  1:30 PM -- RAY FULLER & THE BLUESROCKERS takes the stage
  2:00 PM -- Pig Toss (cornhole tournament) second of 3
  3:00 PM -- The Wulfe Brothers Band -- "Lets Dance" -- entertainment in Piglet Pen
  3:00 PM -- Good to the Bone Rib Eating contest
  3:30 PM -- V-GROOVE takes the stage
  4:00 PM -- Pig Toss (cornhole tournment) last one
  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 -- BIG BILL MORGANFIELD take the stage
  6:00 PM -- Piglet Pen children's supervised play area opens
  6:30 PM -- The Wulfe Brothers Band -- "Lets Dance" -- entertainment in Piglet Pen
  7:00 PM -- Mayor's Thank You for coming
  7:30 PM -- SUGAR RAY & THE BLUETONES take the stage
  9:00 PM -- Pigmania winner announced by Kevin Watkins
  9:30 PM -- Special Guest QUINN SULLIVAN takes the stage & opens for Buddy Guy
10:00 PM -- The fabulous BUDDY GUY takes the stage
11:30 PM -- Festival Closes -- see you next year AUGUST 17-18, 2012
 

Madison Ribberfest, 601 W. First St., Madison, IN 47250 -- 800-559-2956