New England Ribfest 2018 - Award winning pit masters from all over the United States will roll into to Bangor, dishing up some of the most amazing BBQ you’ve ever tasted. These rib masters are nationally renowned for their unique flavor combinations and special BBQ techniques.
You’ll find all your BBQ favorites at New England Ribfest - succulent ribs that fall off the bone, pulled pork, juicy brisket, BBQ chicken, sausages, mouthwatering sauces and all the fixin's, plus unexpected treats like BBQ nachos, candied bacon and more. In addition to competing for awards, their delicious food will be available for purchase all day!
Music is a big part of the New England Ribfest experience. Both days will be packed with amazing live performances from local, regional and national talent. Friday will be filled with classic rock, featuring classic rock icons, NIGHT RANGER. Saturday will be the country party of the year with live bands all day, headlined by country legend, JOE DIFFIE. And our good friend, Rowdy Yates, from Original Country Gold Saturday Night will host the party on Saturday!
New England Ribfest will be held on the Bass Park infield - the grassy section inside the racetrack - from 11am -10pm both days. With world class BBQ, legendary music, frosty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, games and more, New England Ribfest is one event you can't miss - so grab your lawn chairs, gather up your friends and family and make it a fun-filled weekend for everyone!
Ticket Options (listed below): General Admission One-Day, VIP One-Day, General Admission 2-Day (weekend), and VIP 2-Day (weekend) passes.
VIP vs. General Admission:
General Admission tickets include: music entertainment and food available for purchase.
VIP tickets include: music entertainment, re-entry during the event, upfront sectioned-off seating, VIP only bar, VIP tent access, and a $10 RIBFEST food voucher (only applicable at participating rib vendors at our venue).
Choose Friday or Saturday based on your favorite talent, or purchase our 2-day (weekend) pass! (See ticket details below):
Friday's featured talent is NIGHT RANGER (classic rock)
Saturday's featured talent is JOE DIFFIE (country)
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS:
Friday ONLY - 11am to 2pm - FREE ADMISSION, includes music entertainment, food available for purchase.
One Day ONLY Ticket (Choose Friday OR Saturday):
PreSale - only $10 per ticket... includes music entertainment, food available for purchase.
At the Gate - only $15 per ticket... includes music entertainment, food available for purchase.
VIP EXPERIENCE:
One Day ONLY Ticket (Choose Friday OR Saturday):
Presale - only $55 per ticket... includes upfront seating, VIP tent access, VIP only porta potties, VIP only bar, re-entry allowed, plus $10 RIBFEST food voucher.
At Gate - only $60 per ticket... includes upfront seating, VIP tent access, VIP only porta potties, VIP only bar, re-entry allowed, plus $10 RIBFEST food voucher.
GENERAL ADMISSION WEEKEND EXPERIENCE:
PreSale General Admission Weekend - only $20 per ticket... includes access both Friday & Saturday, all music entertainment, food available for purchase.
At Gate General Admission Weekend - only $25 per ticket... includes access both Friday & Saturday, all music entertainment, food available for purchase.
VIP WEEKEND EXPERIENCE:
VIP Weekend - only $90 per ticket... includes access both Friday & Saturday to VIP tent area, VIP only porta potties, VIP cash bar, re-entry allowed, plus $20 RIBFEST food voucher for the weekend.
Kids under 12 are FREE
NO RE-ENTRY AFTER 2PM BOTH DAYS – except for VIP
Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable. Admission includes all entertainment. Food may be purchased separately. No outside food, beverages, weapons, coolers, laser pens and similar focused light devices, professional cameras and recording devices, musical instruments, scooters, bikes, bags or umbrellas are allowed inside the venue. Must be at least 21 years old with valid ID to purchase or consume alcohol.
Disclaimer: New England RIBFEST is a rain or shine event. This ticket is subject to the purchasing agreement, in effect at the time the ticket was purchased. Duplicate tickets or barcodes may be refused on entry.
