Acrisure Stadium Management has announced the return of the annual Kickoff and Rib Festival, presented by I.C. Light. This Western Pennsylvania staple will run Thurs., Aug. 29 through Mon., Sept. 2.
The annual festival will feature some of the best ribs in the country from a dozen or more rib vendors, as well as football, free concerts, food, and fun for all. Admission to the festival grounds is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
There will be FREE PERFORMANCES throughout the festival, including:
THURSDAY, AUG. 29: Festival Hours 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
The Beats & BBQ Showdown at 7:00 p.m. Hosted by DJ Petey C, this interactive live event features the area’s best DJs, dancers, musicians, contests and more in a one-of-a-kind extravaganza
FRIDAY, AUG. 30: Festival Hours Noon – 11:00 p.m.
The Clarks at 9:00 p.m. with opening act Black Ridge at 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUG. 31: Festival Hours Noon – 11:00 p.m.
Country Star George Birge at 9:00 p.m. with opening act Junior & The Push at 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 1: Festival Hours Noon – 11:00 p.m.
Street Party with DJ Petey C from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
MONDAY, SEPT. 2: Festival Hours Noon – 9:00 p.m.
Jimmy Adler Band at 2:30 p.m.
House of Soul Band at 4:00 p.m. A 35-year Rosebud Reunion featuring players throughout the years will be introduced by Robin Fernandez
Billy Price at 6:00 p.m.
FREE ACTIVITIES DAILY:
• Jim Beam “The Believe In Beam Experience,” FedEx Great Hall, Steelers Pro Shop, Rides, Games, Vendors & more!
• Bluespire Kitchen’s Interactive Kitchen and Music Display.
• Fri, Sun, and Mon: Steely McBeam appearances & Steelers Experience. • Sat and Sun: Pittsburgh Knights Gaming Display.
Fans may also REGISTER OR PURCHASE TICKETS for the following:
SATURDAY, AUG. 31
Pitt Panthers vs. Kent State at Noon.
MONDAY, SEPT. 2
Steelers 5k Run & Walk, 8:00 a.m.
10th Anniversary Cornhole Classic Benefitting Veterans Place of Pittsburgh, 11:00 a.m.
Steelers Youth Football Clinics presented by Giant Eagle on the Acrisure Stadium Field at 2:00 p.m.,
DAILY (except Saturday)
Hall of Honor Museum.
Visit www.AcrisureStadium.com/ribfest for a full schedule and event updates.
