The Strongsville City Club 2012 Rib Burnoff is in its 26th Year and going strong. Annually, the event draws world famous Rib Vendors to compete for the award, “Best Ribs” in Strongsville. The entrants serve up thousands of slabs of ribs to the crowd of over 20,000 hungry attendees. In addition to the Ribs, various other vendors will provide festival food and drinks. As always, the Entertainment is FREE to all our attendees. So, sit back, eat some ribs and enjoy the music on a beautiful summer weekend.
"Not the Biggest . . . Just the Best"
The Strongsville City Club Rib Burnoff is the major fundraising event for the Strongsville City Club. The club has been active in the city since 1968 and was organized for the purpose of promoting civic interest. Over the years, the City Club has supported numerous projects, and is the very proud sponsor of those extraordinary athletes involved in the year-round competitive Special Olympics Program.
DATES / HOURS:
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Thursday, June 21th
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4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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Friday, June 22th
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3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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Saturday, June 23th
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12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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LOCATION:
Strongsville Rib Burnoff is held on the
Strongsville Commons located at the corner of
State Route 82, Royalton Road and State Route 42, Pearl Road.
For your convenience, we provide our guests the
Best Facilites around for you to enjoy the Best Ribs in Town
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Large Tents Clean Tables
Comfortable Seating Comfort Stations
Hot and Cold Running Water
ENTERTAINMENT:
2012 Entertainment Headliners
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TBD
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Thursday, June 21st: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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Friday, June 22nd: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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Saturday, June 23rd: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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Judging and AWARD CEREMONY:
Winners for "Best Ribs," "Best Sauce” and the "People's Choice" awards will be announced Saturday, June 23 at 7:30 pm.
If you would like to Be a JUDGE and help determine who has the “Best Ribs”, register Thursday or Friday evening at the Ticket Booth. The Committee will draw the Judges each night. The winners from Thursday and Friday nights judging will compete for the "Best Ribs" in Strongsville on Saturday.
Our Judges for the finals will be from the Culinary Institute, led by Chef O. The Final Judging will be held at 5:30 pm Saturday evening in the Judges Tent, next to the Gazebo.
The First Place and Runner Up Winners, for "Best Ribs", "Best Sauce" and the "People's Choice", will be announced at 7:30 pm, Saturday evening.
Ballots for the "People's Choice" Award are available at the gates. See our PRIME RIBBERS page for past winners.
Sign up to
BE A RIB JUDGE!
Thursday and Friday Evenings
Judging Begins at 8:00pm
ADVANCE TICKETS:
Tickets are available from Strongsville City Club members. Click Herel and a member of the City Club will contact you.
ADMISSION:
Adult General Admission is $2.
Kids 10 and under are FREE
** All Active Members of the Armed Services are admitted FREE with proper credentials. **
Entertainment continues to be FREE with your paid general admission!
RIB COOK-OFF "STIMULUS PACKAGE" DISCOUNTS:
Admission is FREE on Saturday from 12:00 till 3:00.
Watch for Discount Coupons in your Local Newspapers
SPONSORS:
The success of our event is only possible through the participation and generous donations of our Sponsors. Each year, we solicit support within the community for advertising sponsors or donations. Displayed through the venue are banners recognizing the sponsor’s contribution to the success of the event. Please take the time to thank our sponsors or patronize their businesses.
If you would like to be a sponsor or make a donation, Click Here to review our sponsor page or
Send us an Email and a member of the City Club will contact you.