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Windy City RibFest in Uptown
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Friday to Sunday, July 5-7 |
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Friday - 5pm to 10pm | Saturday - Noon to 10pm | Sunday - Noon to 9pm |
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Lawrence & Broadway | Chicago |
| Beneficiary: |
Business Partners, The Chamber for Uptown |
Finger lickin' slabs from some of the best local and national ribbers will be in the spotlight at this popular summer food/street fest that's celebrating its fifth year in 2013. Even better? A rockin' 3-day music stage lineup featuring some of the hottest local and national rock/pop and classic indie acts as well as local tribute bands!
This "saucy" happening also features arts & crafts, a daytime play area for kids, plus beer and wine. Plus Windy City RibFest in Uptown takes place just steps away from three of Chicago's hippest music venues: the Riviera Theatre, the Green Mill, and the iconic Aragon Ballroom.
A $6 suggested donation benefits the Business Partners, The Chamber for Uptown.
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Event parking for only $10 per day is available in the Aragon Ballroom parking lot. The parking lot is located on the southeast corner of Lawrence and Winthrop, one block east from the festival entrance.
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 Aussom Aussie Australian BBQ (www.aussomaussie.com)
Whoever said Americans are the only ones who can make ribs haven't yet tasted the "Barbies," as they're called Down Under, of Aussom Aussie Australian BBQ. Owner/founder Paul MacKay is quite the character and has been cooking up a storm for the last 25 years with unique recipes that include their tasty fruit-based barbeque sauce. And yep, mate, the company is indeed based in Sydney with a U.S. outpost in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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 Big Boned BBQ (www.bigbonedbarbeque.com)
Pure Tennessee (from the town of Hixson, to be exact) and down-home Southern hospitality best characterize the tasty ribs and sauces of this returning Windy City RibFest in Uptown vendor whose slabs are again sure to delight.
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 Chicago BBQ Company (www.chicagobbq4u.com)
Home-grown barbeque by Chicago BBQ has earned the Windy City quite the reputation at Midwest rib events by winning awards galore for this Berwyn-based company. Owned by barbeque expert Tom Ferguson, he started the company in 1985 with a vision of creating the ultimate low and slow-smoke barbeque experience.
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 Famous Dave's www.selectcut.com)
Returning to Windy City RibFest after a year's hiatus is perhaps America's best-known ribber which has become synonymous with the word BBQ. The chain's first restaurant opened in 1994 in Hayward, Wis., and has now has locations in 35 states. If there's a national rib "ambassador, it's founder David Anderson whose road to fame began with his love for fine barbeque and a desire to make the finest slow-smoked barbeque folks have ever tasted.
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 Texas Thunder BBQ (www.texasthunderbbq.com)
Since Joey Sutphen took over his family-owned Texas barbeque business that was founded more than 60 years ago, he's taken the family's BBQ recipe to hundreds of rib events throughout the country. Texas Thunder returns to Windy City RibFest again this year and is sure to win hundreds more loyal fans to their savory cooking expertise.
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 Uncle Bub's BBQ (www.unclebubs.com)
Uncle Bub's might be one of the "youngest" rib vendors on the block, but you'd never guess it from experiencing the sauces, slabs and other menu items from this Westmont, Ill., eatery that launched in 1997. Uncle Bub's not only has a loyal following in the western suburbs but, with their return to Windy City RibFest, their reputation among rib aficionados grows each year!
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About the Beneficiary:
Business Partners, The Chamber for Uptown Chicago
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 Business Partners, The Chamber for Uptown has been Uptown's business association since 1923. Our mission is to be the primary advocate, voice and support organization for the historic and diverse Uptown business community. Our vision is to be a driving force in creating a clean, safe, attractive, well-informed, self-reliant, thriving and pride-filled business community that supports and is supported by local consumers and is a destination point for Chicago visitors.
The boundaries of the Chamber are Irving Park Road on the south; Foster Avenue on the north; Lake Michigan on the east; and Ravenswood on the west from Montrose Avenue to Foster Avenue and Clark Street on the west from Irving Park Road to Montrose Avenue.
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Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities
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Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact Norine Smyth at 773-584-6684 or Laura Wilke at 773-584-6669.
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Still have questions on event logistics? Contact Alan Cervenka via email or at 773-584-6683.
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Vendor/Exhibitor Opportunities
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Click here for more information and applications on how to exhibit at this event and others. If you have additional questions, please contact the Exhibit Relations Manager or at 773.584.6674.
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Any bands or entertainers wishing to be considered for future bookings must submit the following information via email only. Please email us your website, your MySpace links, any other promotional links, a bio is also appreciated. If you are currently playing any Chicagoland venues or clubs, that's important information to include. Last but not least, give us a price range on the band. If you feel your act is especially suited for one specific event, tell us why you're a great fit for that event! Please email to Gehrig Peterson, our Music Director at GPeterson@chicagoevents.com.
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