Little Bear Ribfest
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
August 15, 2025, 06:00 PM - 11:00 PM August 16, 2025, 04:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location
Century Park, 1002 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Fees/Admission
Free $5 for individuals over 5 years old
Contact Information
Vernon Hills Park District, Cheryl Buhmann, 847-996-6933
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Description
New in 2025 are country musicians performing on Friday night! We have put together an amazing line-up of award-winning country and blues musicians in addition to several restaurants serving their most delectable ribs and side dishes. Our bourbon bar is back this year in addition to our beer tent serving your favorite brews. Grab your lawn chairs, head to Century Park, and enjoy this fun festival along the shores of Little Bear Lake. Friday Night's line-up is Nashville Electric Company performing at 7 pm and Tennessee Whiskey, A Chris Stapleton Tribute Band, taking the stage at 9 pm. Saturday's line-up is: 5 pm - Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames, 7 pm: Shawn Holt & the Teardrops, and 9 pm: John Primer & the Real Deal Blues Band. Barbeque rib vendors on site include: Bid Ed's BBQ, The Full Slab Smokehouse and Bar, Brothers' BBQ, Real Urban Barbeque, Smokin45 BBQ, and Boonie Mac Shack.
