The 2021 hartford Rib Off has been postponed. To request a refund of your ticket price, please email [email protected]
If you wish to donate the cost of your ticket/s to the Hartford Rib Off, your donation is tax deductible. 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 82-157-1658.
POSTPONED 2021 Hartford Rib Off Kick Off Party has been Postponed
KICK OFF PARTY INFO:
Any non-refunded ticket pre-purchased for the 2020 Rib Off will be valid 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.
Any ticketholder with a pre-purchased 2020 ticket may request a full refund. You may do this by emailing us at [email protected]
Any ticketholder wishing to donate their pre-purchased ticket price to the Hartford Rib Off may do so also by emailing us at [email protected] We would be very appreciative, and you will receive a receipt for your taxes. 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 82-157165. 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)
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:
Online General Admission Kick Off Ticket – $20 plus processing fee. Tickets sold online through 10/14/21 General Admission Kick Off Ticket at Door - $30 (plus processing fee if paid by card) Available through 7:30pm 10/15/21
Online Designated Driver Kick Off Ticket – $10 plus processing fee. Online Designated Driver Kick Off Ticket at Door – $10 (plus processing fee if paid by card) Available 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. Due to Covid 19 rescheduling, all non-refunded Hartford Rib Off Kick Off Party tickets purchased prior to October 24, 2020 WILL BE VALID FOR ENTRY to the Hartford Rib Off Kick Off Party in 2021
POSTPONED The 2021 Hartford rib off Main Event has been postponed
MAIN EVENT INFO:
Any non-refunded ticket pre-purchased for the 2020 Rib Off will be valid 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. Any ticketholder with a pre-purchased 2020 ticket may request a full refund. You may do this by emailing us at [email protected] Any ticketholder wishing to donate their pre-purchased ticket price to the Hartford Rib Off may do so also by emailing us at [email protected] We would be very appreciative, and you will receive a receipt for your taxes. 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 82-157165.
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 available 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.
Breweries: TBA
Music by TBA
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 Online through October 15, 2021
General Admission Ticket at Door - $70 (plus processing fee if paid by card.) Available through 2 pm 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. Available Online through October 15, 2021.
Youths aged 13 - 20 Price 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 September 15, 2021 Online Family Pack – $135 plus processing fee. Available through October 15, 2021 Family Pack at Door - $140 (plus processing fee if paid by card.) Available through 2pm October 16, 2021
No tickets will be sold past 2pm on the day of the Main Event.
All non-refunded tickets to the Hartford Rib Off Main Event purchased prior to October 24, 2020 will be valid for entry to the Hartford Rib Off Main Event in 2021.