TICKET PURCHASING POLICY and GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE 2021 HARTFORD RIB OFF
Kick Off Party: October 15, 2021
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Riverside Park
20 LEIBERT ROAD, HARTFORD, CT
KICK OFF PARTY INFO:
GENERAL ADMISSION
General Tickets include access to the event, access to all event food trucks (cost of food not included in admission price), free people’s choice samples from our participating pit masters (while supplies last), Kick Off Party tasting glass with continual pours from the area's best craft breweries, cocktails, live music, unlimited water and soft drinks. Attendees must be 21+ and present valid photo ID for entry.
Stay tuned for the full line-up of drinks and food vendors!
DESIGNATED DRIVERS
The designated driver ticket ensures groups will have a safe and responsible time.
Designated drivers will receive a non-drinking bracelet, will not receive a tasting glass, and are not permitted to sample any beer or cocktails. Any designated driver seen drinking will be removed from the festival immediately. Designated drivers must be 21+ and present valid photo ID for entry.
MUSIC by The Professors of Sweet Sweet Music (The POSSM)
GIANT GAMES by *TBA
KICK OFF PARTY BEER by Black Hog Brewing
FOOD by *TBA
Free people’s choice samples available from our participating pit masters (while supplies last. Check the schedule to see the hours of People’s Choice.)
The Hartford Rib Off Kick Off Party takes place under more than 16,000 square feet of tents – no need to worry about the weather!
KICK OFF PARTY TICKET PRICES:
Advance Online General Admission Kick Off Ticket – $20 plus processing fee. Sold online through 10/14/21.
General Admission Kick Off Ticket at Door - $30 (plus processing fee if paid by card). Sold through 7:30pm 10/15/21
Online Designated Driver Kick Off Ticket – $10 plus processing fee
Designated Driver Kick Off Ticket at Door – $10 (plus processing fee if paid by card) Sold through 7:30pm 10/15/21
October 15th Box Office Opens at 6:00pm, closes at 7:30pm.
No Kick Off Party tickets will be sold past 7:30pm on the evening of the event.
All previously purchased 2021 tickets will be honored at the door through the duration of the event.
GENERAL ADMISSION
General Tickets include access to the event, access to all event food trucks (cost of food not included in admission price), free people’s choice samples from our participating pit masters (while supplies last), Kick Off Party tasting glass with continual pours from the area's best craft breweries, cocktails, live music, unlimited water and soft drinks. Attendees must be 21+ and present valid photo ID for entry.
Stay tuned for the full line-up of drinks and food vendors!
DESIGNATED DRIVERS
The designated driver ticket ensures groups will have a safe and responsible time.
Designated drivers will receive a non-drinking bracelet, will not receive a tasting glass, and are not permitted to sample any beer or cocktails. Any designated driver seen drinking will be removed from the festival immediately. Designated drivers must be 21+ and present valid photo ID for entry.
MUSIC by The Professors of Sweet Sweet Music (The POSSM)
GIANT GAMES by *TBA
KICK OFF PARTY BEER by Black Hog Brewing
FOOD by *TBA
Free people’s choice samples available from our participating pit masters (while supplies last. Check the schedule to see the hours of People’s Choice.)
The Hartford Rib Off Kick Off Party takes place under more than 16,000 square feet of tents – no need to worry about the weather!
KICK OFF PARTY TICKET PRICES:
Advance Online General Admission Kick Off Ticket – $20 plus processing fee. Sold online through 10/14/21.
General Admission Kick Off Ticket at Door - $30 (plus processing fee if paid by card). Sold through 7:30pm 10/15/21
Online Designated Driver Kick Off Ticket – $10 plus processing fee
Designated Driver Kick Off Ticket at Door – $10 (plus processing fee if paid by card) Sold through 7:30pm 10/15/21
October 15th Box Office Opens at 6:00pm, closes at 7:30pm.
No Kick Off Party tickets will be sold past 7:30pm on the evening of the event.
All previously purchased 2021 tickets will be honored at the door through the duration of the event.
The Hartford Rib Off Kick Off Party is RAIN OR SHINE.
Before purchasing tickets, carefully review your event session and ticket type selection. All tickets are final sale. 21+ Only. No Pets.
Kick Off Party tickets are valid ONLY for the Hartford Rib Off Kick Off Party, October 15th.
***Due to the Covid-19 rescheduling of the event, any tickets purchased prior to October 24, 2020, for the June 2020 or October 2020 dates ONLY, will be refunded upon request, if the ticket holder is unable to attend on the new date of October 15th 2021.
Any non-refunded ticket previously purchased for the 2020 Rib Off Kick Off Party will be valid for entry in 2021. If you wish to roll your ticket over there is nothing you need to do except wait for October 15, 2021 to see us again.
Before purchasing tickets, carefully review your event session and ticket type selection. All tickets are final sale. 21+ Only. No Pets.
Kick Off Party tickets are valid ONLY for the Hartford Rib Off Kick Off Party, October 15th.
***Due to the Covid-19 rescheduling of the event, any tickets purchased prior to October 24, 2020, for the June 2020 or October 2020 dates ONLY, will be refunded upon request, if the ticket holder is unable to attend on the new date of October 15th 2021.
Any non-refunded ticket previously purchased for the 2020 Rib Off Kick Off Party will be valid for entry in 2021. If you wish to roll your ticket over there is nothing you need to do except wait for October 15, 2021 to see us again.
The Main Event: Saturday October 16, 2021
11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Riverside Park
20 LEIBERT ROAD, HARTFORD, CT
MAIN EVENT INFO:
GENERAL ADMISSION
General Admission Tickets include access to the event, all you can eat buffet under our 16,000 square feet of tents, people’s choice tastings (while supplies last), Hartford Rib Off commemorative tasting cup with continual pours from Harpoon and cocktails from TBA (for attendees 21+) , live music, unlimited water and soft drinks, access to our vendors, family friendly fun including kids activities, ability to bid on raffles and silent auction items, and more!
There is NO Designated Driver Ticket for the Hartford Rib Off Main Event. This event centers around food, fun, and fundraising. Alcoholic beverages are not the focus and therefore we do not offer a non-alcoholic ticket for adults. Proceeds always 100% benefit the charities we support.
FOOD:
Music by Draw The Line
Games by *TBA
Kids Activities: Stop by the Kids Zone where The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp will be providing awesome Camp activities like arts and crafts, button making, games, face painting and more!
The Hartford Rib Off takes place under more than 16,000 square feet of tents – no need to worry about the weather!
HARTFORD RIB OFF MAIN EVENT TICKET PRICING:
Early Bird Online General Admission Ticket – $40 plus processing fee. Available through June 25, 2021
Early Online General Admission Ticket – $45 plus processing fee. Available through July 31, 2021
Advance Online General Admission Ticket – $55 plus processing fee. Available through September 15, 2021
Online General Admission Ticket – $65 plus processing fee. Available through October 15, 2021
General Admission Ticket at door – $70 (plus processing fee if paid by card) Available through 2pm October 16, 2021
CHILDREN’S TICKETS
Children aged 12 and under always receive free admission to the Hartford Rib Off Main Event when accompanied by a paying adult.
Youths aged 13 – 20 Online Ticket -$20 plus processing fee
Youths aged 13 – 20 Ticket at Door -$20 (plus processing fee if paid by card) Available through 2pm October 16, 2021
Children/Youths will receive a food only bracelet, will not receive a tasting cup, and are not permitted to sample any alcoholic beverages. Any child seen drinking alcoholic beverages will be removed from the festival immediately, along with their parent or guardian.
FAMILY PACK – Includes 2 Adult Tickets and 2 Youth Tickets
Early Bird Online Family Pack – $95 plus processing fee. Available through July 31, 2021
Advance Online Family Pack – $115 plus processing fee. Available through October 9, 2021
Online Family Pack – $135 plus processing fee. Available through October 15, 2021
Family Pack at Door– $135 (plus processing fee if paid by card.) Available through 2pm October 16, 2021
October 16th Box Office Opens at 11:00am, closes at 2:00pm
No tickets will be sold past 2pm on the day of the Main Event. All previously purchased 2021 tickets will be honored at the door for the duration of the event.
The Hartford Rib Off Main Event is RAIN OR SHINE.
Before purchasing tickets, carefully review your event session and ticket type selection. All tickets are final sale. No Pets.
Hartford Rib Off Main Event tickets are valid ONLY for the Hartford Rib Off Main Event, October 16, 2021
***Due to the Covid-19 rescheduling of the event, any tickets purchased prior to October 24, 2020, for the June 2020 or October 2020 dates ONLY, will be refunded upon request, if the ticket holder is unable to attend on the new dates of October 16th 2021.
Any non-refunded ticket previously purchased for the 2020 Rib Off will be valid for entry in 2021. If you wish to roll your ticket over there is nothing you need to do except wait for October 16, 2021 to see us again.***
GENERAL ADMISSION
General Admission Tickets include access to the event, all you can eat buffet under our 16,000 square feet of tents, people’s choice tastings (while supplies last), Hartford Rib Off commemorative tasting cup with continual pours from Harpoon and cocktails from TBA (for attendees 21+) , live music, unlimited water and soft drinks, access to our vendors, family friendly fun including kids activities, ability to bid on raffles and silent auction items, and more!
There is NO Designated Driver Ticket for the Hartford Rib Off Main Event. This event centers around food, fun, and fundraising. Alcoholic beverages are not the focus and therefore we do not offer a non-alcoholic ticket for adults. Proceeds always 100% benefit the charities we support.
FOOD:
- Buffet Offerings (may differ depending on time of day) – there will always be 3 proteins (at least one non-pork) and 2 sides plus corn bread to choose from.
- Actual buffet selections vary based on availability.
- Buffet food is served by plate, attendees may return for additional servings on an unlimited basis.
- Initial plate at buffet will be a larger plate (with a ticket per person redeemed at counter.) Plates consist of 3 servings of protein and 2 – 3 sides. A serving of ribs equals 1 rib. Initial plate to include 2 ribs and larger portions of additional food items.
- Free people’s choice samples from our participating pit masters, while supplies last included in ticket price. Saturday People’s choice will take place at two different times, with one item offering per time slot. Times TBD, with one earlier in the event and one later in the event.
Music by Draw The Line
Games by *TBA
Kids Activities: Stop by the Kids Zone where The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp will be providing awesome Camp activities like arts and crafts, button making, games, face painting and more!
The Hartford Rib Off takes place under more than 16,000 square feet of tents – no need to worry about the weather!
HARTFORD RIB OFF MAIN EVENT TICKET PRICING:
Early Bird Online General Admission Ticket – $40 plus processing fee. Available through June 25, 2021
Early Online General Admission Ticket – $45 plus processing fee. Available through July 31, 2021
Advance Online General Admission Ticket – $55 plus processing fee. Available through September 15, 2021
Online General Admission Ticket – $65 plus processing fee. Available through October 15, 2021
General Admission Ticket at door – $70 (plus processing fee if paid by card) Available through 2pm October 16, 2021
CHILDREN’S TICKETS
Children aged 12 and under always receive free admission to the Hartford Rib Off Main Event when accompanied by a paying adult.
Youths aged 13 – 20 Online Ticket -$20 plus processing fee
Youths aged 13 – 20 Ticket at Door -$20 (plus processing fee if paid by card) Available through 2pm October 16, 2021
Children/Youths will receive a food only bracelet, will not receive a tasting cup, and are not permitted to sample any alcoholic beverages. Any child seen drinking alcoholic beverages will be removed from the festival immediately, along with their parent or guardian.
FAMILY PACK – Includes 2 Adult Tickets and 2 Youth Tickets
Early Bird Online Family Pack – $95 plus processing fee. Available through July 31, 2021
Advance Online Family Pack – $115 plus processing fee. Available through October 9, 2021
Online Family Pack – $135 plus processing fee. Available through October 15, 2021
Family Pack at Door– $135 (plus processing fee if paid by card.) Available through 2pm October 16, 2021
October 16th Box Office Opens at 11:00am, closes at 2:00pm
No tickets will be sold past 2pm on the day of the Main Event. All previously purchased 2021 tickets will be honored at the door for the duration of the event.
The Hartford Rib Off Main Event is RAIN OR SHINE.
Before purchasing tickets, carefully review your event session and ticket type selection. All tickets are final sale. No Pets.
Hartford Rib Off Main Event tickets are valid ONLY for the Hartford Rib Off Main Event, October 16, 2021
***Due to the Covid-19 rescheduling of the event, any tickets purchased prior to October 24, 2020, for the June 2020 or October 2020 dates ONLY, will be refunded upon request, if the ticket holder is unable to attend on the new dates of October 16th 2021.
Any non-refunded ticket previously purchased for the 2020 Rib Off will be valid for entry in 2021. If you wish to roll your ticket over there is nothing you need to do except wait for October 16, 2021 to see us again.***
All proceeds go to these charities.
The Hartford Rib Off, Inc. is a Connecticut non-profit corporation and is exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN 82-1571658.
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