Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Hartford Rib Off NEBS and KCBS Contests!
NEBS Grand Champions - Big Betty BBQ
NEBS Reserve Champions - Charter Smoke BBQ
KCBS Grand Champions - Paddy McQ
KCBS Reserve Champions - Big Raz BBQ
NEBS Grand Champions - Big Betty BBQ
NEBS Reserve Champions - Charter Smoke BBQ
KCBS Grand Champions - Paddy McQ
KCBS Reserve Champions - Big Raz BBQ
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Friday June 14, 2019 – The Kick Off Party
What you get:
Ticket Prices:
$20 Adult advance ticket ($30 at the door) $10 Adult designated driver ticket All Kick Off Party attendees must be age 21+ Vertical Divider
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Saturday June 15, 2019 – The Hartford Rib Off Main Event
What you get:
Ticket Prices:
$50 Adult advance ticket ($65 at the door) Kids 12 and under always free $20 Kids age 13 – 20 $100 Family Pack = 2 adults, 2 children up to age 20 |
What we get:
The continued ability to donate funds to 3 deserving charities. We love BBQ, but we love helping our community even more!
All proceeds go to these charities.
The continued ability to donate funds to 3 deserving charities. We love BBQ, but we love helping our community even more!
All proceeds go to these charities.
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The Hartford Rib Off is sanctioned by KCBS and NEBS .Click here to learn more about competing.
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Congratulations to the Grand Champions of the 9th Annual Hartford Rib Off, a KCBS Backyard Smoke Contest – Dog Star BBQ!Saturday June 16, 2018 11:30am – 5:30pm9th Annual Hartford Rib Off presented by 102.9 The Whale
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Ticket Info:
YOUR TICKET PRICE INCLUDES UNLIMITED BBQ, DRINK, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PARKING.
YOUR TICKET PRICE INCLUDES UNLIMITED BBQ, DRINK, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PARKING.
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About
- The Hartford Rib Off is a 501(c)(3) and 100% of proceeds benefit local charities. Come have fun with us so we can collectively change our world through the money we raise.
- Your Rib Off admission price includes unlimited food and drink, music, and activities. Choose from delicious BBQ ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and various sides, all prepared by none other than
- When you enter with your ticket, and are verified as 21 or over, you will receive one official Hartford Rib Off commemorative cup, which entitles you to unlimited beer pours. Beer is provided by favorite local brewery, Two Roads Brewing Co., and water and soft drinks are always available for children and designated drivers. Additionally, Two Roads is serving samples of a selection of their sour beers for tasting.
- New this year, we are pleased to welcome our friends at Tito’s Handmade Vodka as our partner. All will now get a chance to enjoy a Tito’s Handmade Vodka inspired drink as part of our all-inclusive offerings.
- The KCBS Rib Off Backyard Smoke Contest takes place during the event. 18 Pit Masters will spend hours preparing 4 meats for this BBQ contest, which is independently evaluated by a panel of judges, most of whom are KCBS Certified.
- In addition, we will be awarding a People’s Choice Trophy to the pitmaster *you* judge to have the best pulled pork. Make sure to visit all the cook teams for your pulled pork samples, and cast your vote!
- The winners of the Rib Off are announced during the event and prizes/trophies will be awarded.
- West End Blend is headlining, and when the band is not performing, 102.9 The Whale will be playing music for everyone’s enjoyment.
- Don’t forget to visit our vendors. Many local vendors will be displaying their merchandise and offering samples to attendees.
There will also be additional items available from vendors for purchase.
- Last but certainly not least, check out the Hartfod Rib Off Car Show, hosted by The 860 Car and Truck Club. Click for more info.
- We encourage you to bring chairs for comfort, as well as a pop up tent for shade. Sunblock and bug spray are also a good idea!
- Check out our Silent Auction and Raffle items! Raffle tickets will be for sale throughout the day, with winners announced at 5pm. You must be present to collect your prize if you’re announced as the winner. Silent Auction bidding will close at 4:30pm.
- Event location: Riverside Park, 20 Liebert Road, Hartford
Remember, all proceeds go to the charities we have chosen to support this year.
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Entertainment
Since their conception, CT-based Funk/Soul band West End Blend has been playing their version of Funk and Soul in venues all over the Northeast. Fronted by vocalist Erica T. Bryan, the band pays homage to classic throwback sounds while adding their own distinct vibe and flair. Behind her, the Blend packs two guitars, a two-piece horn section, bass, keyboards and drums onto stages every night. From humble beginnings in an epic sweaty funky basement dance party, the Blend’s goal has always been to bring that same atmosphere to every show ever since. |
Thank you to our friends at www.goodwinhartford.com/ for generously setting up a special rate for the Hartford Rib Off!
For instructions on booking a room at the Goodwin Hotel at the Hartford Rib Off exclusive rate, click here.
For instructions on booking a room at the Goodwin Hotel at the Hartford Rib Off exclusive rate, click here.
This event is presented by:
http://www.1029thewhale.com/
This event is sponsored by:
https://tworoadsbrewing.com/
http://www.lovetitos.com/
and more! Click to see all 2018 Sponsors
http://www.1029thewhale.com/
This event is sponsored by:
https://tworoadsbrewing.com/
http://www.lovetitos.com/
and more! Click to see all 2018 Sponsors
The Hartford Rib Off is a fully sanctioned Kansas City Barbeque Society Contest
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Hartford Rib Off! Rib Off Overall Winner – Hog Tied BarbequeBest Ribs Winner – Hog Tied Barbeque
Best Brisket Winner – Little Mark’s Big BBQ Best Chicken Winner – Justin’ Time for Nick Jones BBQ People’s Choice Winner – Big Poppa Pat’s Kickin Bar-B-Q |
Event
Beginning in 2017 our venue is the Hartford-Brainard Airport. This incredible large space will enable us to grow with the popularity of our event, and provide fun, food, and music to even more people.
Your Rib Off admission price includes music and unlimited food and drink – children 12 and under always enter for free, and we’ll have organized kids activities. The airport will feature some additional static displays and entertainment including a classic car show, hot air balloons, and an exhibit of aircraft. There will also be war bird and helicopter rides available for an additional fee.
Come enjoy all you can eat and drink, while listening to live music. Choose from BBQ ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and various sides.
Beer will be provided by favorite local brewery, Two Roads Brewing Co., and water and soft drinks are always available for children and designated drivers. Check out the Two Roads VW RC cars, and sample some exotic beers they’ll have for tasting. You can also meet the Trantolo & Trantolo girls in their sponsor tent.
Just announced – Paul Jr. of Paul Jr Designs (Paul Jr. Designs) will be at the 8th Annual Hartford Rib Off! His bikes are coming with him and he will be there all day to sign autographs.
The cook teams spend hours preparing 3 meats for the BBQ competition, which is independently evaluated by a panel of judges, some of whom are Kansas City Certified. .
Before the doors to the event open to the public, the BBQ contest takes place, and once the guests arrive they get to eat the delicious BBQ prepared by the cook teams. Be sure to arrive hungry! For the first time this year, we will be awarding a People’s Choice Trophy to the pitmaster YOU judge to have the best pulled pork! Make sure to visit all 14 cook teams for your pulled pork samples, and cast your vote. The winner of the Rib Off is announced during the event.
We encourage you to bring chairs for comfort, as well as a pop up tent for shade. Sunblock and bug spray are also a good idea!
Your Rib Off admission price includes music and unlimited food and drink – children 12 and under always enter for free, and we’ll have organized kids activities. The airport will feature some additional static displays and entertainment including a classic car show, hot air balloons, and an exhibit of aircraft. There will also be war bird and helicopter rides available for an additional fee.
Come enjoy all you can eat and drink, while listening to live music. Choose from BBQ ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and various sides.
Beer will be provided by favorite local brewery, Two Roads Brewing Co., and water and soft drinks are always available for children and designated drivers. Check out the Two Roads VW RC cars, and sample some exotic beers they’ll have for tasting. You can also meet the Trantolo & Trantolo girls in their sponsor tent.
Just announced – Paul Jr. of Paul Jr Designs (Paul Jr. Designs) will be at the 8th Annual Hartford Rib Off! His bikes are coming with him and he will be there all day to sign autographs.
The cook teams spend hours preparing 3 meats for the BBQ competition, which is independently evaluated by a panel of judges, some of whom are Kansas City Certified. .
Before the doors to the event open to the public, the BBQ contest takes place, and once the guests arrive they get to eat the delicious BBQ prepared by the cook teams. Be sure to arrive hungry! For the first time this year, we will be awarding a People’s Choice Trophy to the pitmaster YOU judge to have the best pulled pork! Make sure to visit all 14 cook teams for your pulled pork samples, and cast your vote. The winner of the Rib Off is announced during the event.
We encourage you to bring chairs for comfort, as well as a pop up tent for shade. Sunblock and bug spray are also a good idea!
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Kids Schedule
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DJ June Bug – .
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Professors of Sweet, Sweet Music – The POSSM are Renaissance Men. We are teachers, coaches, entrepreneurs, surfers, students, athletes, family men and sometimes musicians. We are lucky to have great neighbors, fans, friends and collaborators who have helped make our short career a fantastic ride!
We are having an awesome time playing music that we love (everything from Bob Marley and Johnny Cash to Sublime and Mumford and Sons) and feel very fortunate for the opportunities we’ve had. Our ever expanding group of originals feature the ukulele and the guitar and are influenced by Reggae and many versions of Rock. We have completed our first EP/demo, and were honored and excited to be voted 1st runner up for best local band/musician in the 2016 Hartford Magazines readers poll. **Just voted best local band in the Best of 2017 Hartford Magazine readers poll!** |
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Leaf Jumpers – Formed in 1996, Leaf Jumpers have been creating music together for over 20 years. Formed By singer/guitarist Chris Marra (a native of Guilford) and bassist Spike Kingsley, the band released two full length CD’s during their first five years together. During that time they toured the East Coast from Maine to Georgia and opened for such acts as Sister Hazel, NRBQ, The Drifters, Disco Biscuits, Deep Banana Blackout, Max Creek, and many others. The band broke up in 2001 and reformed briefly in 20003.
In 2013 the band reformed and in 2016 released a new full length CD “A Distant Land”. Their current lineup of Marra, Kingsley, drummer James Anderson, guitarist Matt Splain, and singer/keyboard player Marc Apostolides are playing a full schedule of festivals, fairs and clubs in 2017 in support of the new CD. Their covers range from bands such as Counting Crows, U2, REM, and other modern classic rock bands. 2017 marks their second appearance at The Branford Festival. |
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Sage King – Sage King is your Artist and is the newest rising star out of Connecticut. Sage King is an aspiring Rock/Pop artist with an original voice and diverse song writing abilities. Born in Connecticut and influenced by some of the greatest rock, pop, and country artists. Sage King has a vast library of original music and covers.
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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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