Thanks for making Ribfest a huge success for 2022! We can't wait for 2023.

Amateuer Rib Contest Winners:

1st- Kopetsky Ace

2nd- Bare Butt BBQ

People’s Choice- Uncle Sam’s Misguided Cooks

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RIBFEST WILL BE DOWNTOWN AGAIN FOR 2022! 

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With last year being a huge success we are eager for the 2022 year!  We are proud to say the event will stay downtown Meridian District 3rd street again this summer with food and entertainment for the whole family! 

Plans for the 2022 Yankton RibFest are well underway.

It is Yanktons first big event of the summer with something for everyone!

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Ribfest will have a designated kids area with lots of activities including face painting, inflatables, & balloon animals.

Food vendors will be open from 11 am to 10 pm.

The amateur rib competitors will be providing samples for tase testing to vote for the People's Choice Awards. 

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The free outdoor concert will start at 11 am.

The band line-up will be updated closer to the event:
11am-2pm Kings of Oblivion
2pm-5pm Rock Hardys
5pm-8pm Stones Throw
8pm-12 Urbandale Lane

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New this year is a Cornhole Tournament

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Sign up at Noon on the corner of Cedar and 3rd Street. $40 per team. Starts at 1pm. $1,000 for 1st place winner. Cornzilla will be starting at Noon - $5.00 per person. BAGS will be provided.

Tournament details on under Event Info. 

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Sponsored by Tractor Supply Company.

A 4'x6' Mega Screen, sponsored by Mayer Signs, will be in operation for the entire event!

If you would like more information, call 605-260-2134 or email yanktonribfest@gmail.com. 

The success of Yankton RibFest is due to the fact that people value community participation, family time and FUN!!! Yankton RibFest provides all three and more!!! We hope to see you all out there!