Madison Ribberfest

Madison Ribberfest is the perfect mixture of savory barbeque and blues music on the 3rd weekend of August each year, making it a must-attend event! During the festival, you can witness KCBS pro and amateur BBQ contests, try your hand at an exciting zipline adventure, join many others for a 5K run or corn hole tournament, or even hop aboard the riverboat cruise. This fun event also has plenty to entertain kids with Kidz Q and bounce houses galore!

This year, the 21st annual Madison Ribberfest will return in beautiful Madison, Indiana, for an exciting, two-day barbecue cookoff that all grillers are welcome to join! To join in on the excitement, fill out the application and get ready to compete. Amateur cooks only, or even young chefs can participate in Kids Q with two age groups (8–11 years old and 12–15 years old). Get the charcoal burning, and let's see who takes home the prizes this summer weekend!

Assemble your favorite chair or blanket and prepare for the ultimate night of music, meat, and fun at Madison Ribberfest 2023! Unleash yourself with some of the best blues musicians while indulging in tantalizing BBQ. Don't miss out on this delightful combination; start planning your visit today!