Entertainment

The Ribfest isn't just about ribs! Sit back while you eat and listen to our music line-up, or learn how to cook like the pros in our demonstration tent.

Live Music Line-up

Saturday 8/21

Sunday 8/22

Demonstration Tent

Saturday 8/21

  • 12:00PM BBQ Party - Cocktails, Salad & Dinner Presented by Paul Dohrenwend

    Featuring Hudson Valley Real American Whiskey

  • 2:30PM TV Q: From the Grill To the Screen Presented by John Markus

    Executive Producer and Creator of TLC's BBQ Pitmasters

  • 3:45PM Bangin' Briskets Real Cowboy Food CIA

    CIA Pitmasters Association Barbeque Club

  • 4:45PM Big Sweaty Butts Pulled Pork CIA

    CIA Pitmasters Association Barbeque Club

  • 6:00PM TV Q: From the Grill To the Screen Presented by John Markus

    Executive Producer and Creator of TLC's BBQ Pitmasters

Sunday 8/22

  • 12:20PM Spicy Sides to go with your BBQ Presented by Chef Ric Orlando

    Chef Ric Orlando - Food Network's NEW CHOPPED Champ!

  • 1:30PM Homemade Sausage from Quaker CreekPresented by Chef Robert "Bobby" Mateszewski

    Chef Bobby Mateszewski of Quaker Creek Store

  • 2:30PM - 5PM TBA Presented by Chef Jordan Schor

    Along with Chef Clarence Van der Mark of Del Fresco's NY

Other Activities

Presented by Laubach Insurance Agency:

New this year, the NASCAR Show Car is coming to RibFest! The official show car of the NASCAR Nationwide Series will be at the Ulster County Fairgrounds during the Hudson Valley RibFest. Festival goers will have the opportunity to see a real NASCAR stock car first-hand. Take a spin around the track in the Nationwide racing simulator and spin the prize wheel for a chance to win great NASCAR prizes.

NASCAR Show Car
The Chain Gang