The Great American Ribfest

Friday, Aug 8, 2025 at 10:00am

Sandhills Global Event Center
4100 N 84th Street

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.

Free 4-day outdoor barbecue festival with $15 parking fee
Great BBQ from around the country and Nebraska
Live music, beer, carnival rides, cooking demonstrations
Lots of service and product vendors
Improve your backyard barbecue game
Taste award-winning barbecue from the pros

Schedule:

Ribfest: 10:00am - 11:00pm
Carnival: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Extreme Bull Riding Tour: 7:00pm - 9:00pm


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