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2007 Rib'n Brews Festival

What Festival
When 2007-09-07 06:00 PM to
2007-09-09 06:00 PM
Where Tsongas Arena Grounds
Contact Name Andrew St.Onge
Contact Email astonge@lowellma.gov
Contact Phone 978-970-4257
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The City of Lowell along with the New England Barbecue Society is sponsoring a three-day Kansas City-style barbecue competition at the Tsongas Arena Grounds on Friday, September 7th, 6:00pm-12:00am -- Saturday, September 8th, 12:00pm -12:00am -- Sunday, September 9th, 12:00pm – 6:00pm. This three-day event also includes a microbrew challenge ($20 participation fee), food , and live entertainment from some of Boston’s top bands. Admission is $5 (children under 12 are admitted free).

Rib'n Brews LogoPatrons can watch the barbecue competition unfold as chefs baste, season and grill their way to the State title on every type of barbecue equipment imaginable including huge trailer-mounted barbecue pits, kettle grills and water smokers. The winners of the contest will receive a proclamation from the Massachusetts Governor as the State’s Best Barbecue Cooker as well as invitations to two national competitions.


New England MicroBrew Championship

In addition to the barbecue competition, the Rib’N Brews Festival will feature the New England MicroBrew Championship. Many microbreweries will participate in this event and will be announced soon. The cost for sampling beers in the Microbrew Challenge is $20.00. Participants will receive a complimentary glass, twelve 4oz. samplers and a ballot sheet to vote for their favorite beer/brewery. Participants must be 21 years or older.

* Please Note: Friday's MicroBrew Championship schedule has changed to 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM.*

Microbreweries

  • Concord Ale
  • Cape Ann Brewing Co.
  • Old Burnside Brewing Co.
  • Harpoon Brewery
  • Ipswich Ale
  • Longtrail Ale
  • Wachusett Brewery
  • Smuttynose Brewery
  • Magic Hat Brewery
  • Sierra Nevada Brewery
  • Shipyard Brewery
  • Diagio Imports (Guiness)
  • The Tap Brewery (Haverhill)
  • Buzzards Bay Brewery
  • Stella Artois Brewery
  • Global Brewery
  • Anheuser Busch (Microbrew Division)
  • Red Hook Brewery

BBQ Vendors

  • Firefly's BBQ
  • Red Bones
  • M & M Ribs
  • Jakes Boss BBQ
  • Tasty Fries
  • Many More!!


Location

Tsongas Arena, 300 Arcand Drive, Lowell

Friday Schedule


  • New England MicroBrew Championship
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Updated 8/15/07)

  • Entertainment Tent
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Evan Goodrow Band
    9:00 PM - Midnight - Boston Horns


Saturday Schedule

  • BBQ Competition
    12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  • New England MicroBrew ChampionshipRib'n Brews Picture #1
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Entertainment Tent
    12:00 Noon - DJ Music
    2:00 PM - Sully's Elvis Review
    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Glenn Stewert
    6:00-8:30 PM - Magnus
    9:00 PM - Midnight - Distractions

Sunday Schedule

  • BBQ Competition
    12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  • Entertainment Tent
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - The Transitions
    3:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Sugarfoot


Event Features

  • Live Entertainment throughout the EventRib'n Brews Picture #2


  • Completely TENTED event


  • Barbecue Grilling Contest / Demonstrations


  • Authentic Barbecue Vendors


  • BUDWEISER Beer Garden


  • New England Microbrew Championships ( Friday 6:00PM – 9:00PM / Saturday – 6:00PM – 9:00PM )


  • Samplings and Sales of Peppers and Salsas


  • PIGSKINS ( A Sports Bar for all the Football Action )



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