RIBFEST IS BACK!
The Great American Ribfest is coming to the Lancaster County Super Fair from August 6-9, 2025. This free 4-day outdoor barbecue festival will feature great BBQ from around the country and from Nebraska, live music, beer, carnival rides, cooking demonstrations, and lots of service and product vendors. Looking to up your backyard barbecue game or taste some award-winning barbecue from the pros? Don’t miss Ribfest!!
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 Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, NE, the outdoor Great American Ribfest will feature great food, great live music, great beer, and great fun!
Check out the band schedule & vendor list below to get an idea of what you can expect.
Summer can’t arrive soon enough!
LOCATION
Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 N 84th St, Lincoln, NE 68507
Schedule
Wednesday (August 6)
Ribfest & Carnival: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Thursday (August 7)
Ribfest & Carnival: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Grandstand Event: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Friday (August 8)
Ribfest: 10:00am – 11:00pm
Carnival: 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Extreme Bull Riding Tour: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday (August 9)
Ribfest: 10:00am – 11:00pm
Carnival: 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Extreme Bull Riding Tour: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
This is a RAIN or SHINE event. No Refunds.
One Pass, Endless Fun! Parking passes are $15 and include entry to Ribfest and the Super Fair for everyone in your car
Exclusive BBQ Options
People’s Choice Rib Sampler
$45 online ($60 on-site, if available)
Here’s a chance to try BBQ from all the vendors! Sample (2) ribs from (5) BBQ vendors (i.e. 10 ribs total) within minutes of entering the EXCLUSIVE Rib Sampler line at each BBQ vendor. When you’re done, go get a full meal from your favorite!
Bulls & BBQ VIP BBQ Package for 2 or 4
Friday and Saturday
$105.00 online only for 2
$185.00 online only for 4
You and your favorite person can enjoy the Extreme Bull Riding Tour in style! This package includes (1) parking pass, entry to the Super Fair & RibFest, (2 or 4) reserved seats at the Extreme Bull Riding Tour event, and (2 or 4) 3-bone rib meals (including beans, slaw and bread) available on-site when you arrive. Doesn’t get any better than this!
Sale ends August 7, 2025
PARKING OPTIONS
One Pass, Endless Fun! Parking passes are $15 and include entry to Ribfest and the Super Fair for everyone in your car
Ribfest Merchandise
Only Available Online
2025 Music Lineup
Friday - August 8: Clay Clear Band (7pm-11pm)
Saturday - August 9: No Drinking on Grounds (7pm-11pm)
(Acts Subject to Change)
Ribs & Other Barbecue
** Don’t forget about the Exclusive People’s Choice Rib Sampler!!
Purchase Here:
Armadillo’s BBQ
Chicago BBQ Company
Austin’s Texas Lightning BBQ
Redlinc BBQ - Lincoln, NE
Food Trucks, Drinks & Desserts
To be announced
Product & Service Vendors
To be announced
(Vendors and Food Providers Subject to Change)
