Nebraska Ribfest Returns to Lincoln This August

Nebraska Ribfest Returns to Lincoln This August
MGN Online
April 15th, 2021 | Nebraska Pork Producers

The long-loved, famous Nebraska Ribfest is set to return to Lincoln after a 2-year hiatus. New this year, it will occur at the Lancaster Event Center (LEC) Fairgrounds August 5–7 2021 as part of the Lancaster County Super Fair’s ten-day 150th anniversary, July 29–August 7.

The LEC Fairgrounds team has partnered with Nebraska Pork Producers Association to bring Nebraska  Ribfest back to the community. Nationally recognized BBQ vendors will be competing August 5–7 to show off their best delicacies, with the champion awarded on the afternoon of Saturday, August 7. Live local bands will be showcased nightly, with a DJ host every afternoon. Full list of participating BBQ vendors will be available June 1 at SuperFair.org.

Comments from Jane Stone, Domestic Marketing Director with the NE Pork Producers

“The Nebraska Pork Producers Association is beyond excited to see the return of a Ribfest to Lincoln. We are always thrilled when opportunities arise for consumers to enjoy the high-quality pork we are so proud to produce!” said Nebraska Pork Producers Association President Shana Beattie, “We look forward to supporting the Lancaster County Super Fair with their effort to revive this fan-favorite event.”

Also new this year, admission to Nebraska Ribfest will be completely free beyond the normal fair gate fees. Free fair gate admission tickets will be available at U-Stop Lincoln locations from June 1–Aug 7, while supplies last. Other fair gate ticket sponsor locations will be shared on SuperFair.org as they become available. Otherwise, fair gate admission is $3/person/entry. Parking is $5/vehicle.

BBQ vendors will be serving the public on Thursday, August 5 from 5-11pm and Fri-Sat Aug 6–7 from 1-11pm in the Attraction Zone on the north side of the fairgrounds. Full-service liquor bar and ample seating will be available in the adjacent beer garden and shade tent.

In addition to enjoying world-class BBQ offerings not available in the area year-round, visitors of all ages will be steps away from other free and low-cost fair entertainment:

• NEW Aussie Kingdom – USA’s ONLY traveling Australian wildlife show (All 10 days)

• Thousands of animal and static entries inside the pavilions (July 29–Aug 1)

• Demolition Derby* (Friday)

• Fast Track Dirt Drags* (Saturday)

• NEW Summer Flea Market* (Thursday – Saturday)

• NEW Lancaster Cornhole Tourney (Friday, Saturday)

*extra ticket required

Make plans now for your family trip or date night to Nebraska Ribfest and see what else is new at the Super Fair at SuperFair.org or follow on social media @SuperFairLNK.

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