Welcome to the home of Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off &am; Beer Fest, recently named one of 15 Can’t Miss Food Events in Cleveland. Year to year, some things never change about the Cook-Off. From face-painting to a rock climbing wall, Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest makes a special effort to create family friendly environment with a picnic style atmosphere. Our Festival offers Free Parking All Weekend Long, Free Admission for kids under 12, and in celebration of National Military Appreciation Month, on Monday (Memorial Day), Retired and Active-Duty Military personnel showing proper military ID will be admitted for FREE. General Admission is free on Friday Before 5pm, only $10 after 5pm, and Just $10 on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (Memorial Day). Musical Entertainment is Free all weekend long with your paid cook-Off admission.

Ribbers: Featuring a hand picked selection of some of the best rib teams in the Cleveland area—Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off and Beer Fest is the connoisseur’s choice among barbecue aficionados. Whether you spell it BBQ, Barbecue or Bar-B-Que, if you’re feeling saucy, Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off spells a sizzling good time! The 10 Rib Teams competing in 2022 for Best Ribs, Best Sauce and People’s Choice Awards are listed below.

After Hours BBQ, Armadillo's, Bg's Old Town BBQ, Blazin' Broncos, Desperado's, Mojo's Famous BBQ, Pigfoot BBQ, Porky Chicks BBQ, Smokin' T's, Wright's Catering

Schedule:

Following is a preliminary schedule of acts slated to perform on the Southwest General Stage at the 2022 Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off.

Friday, May 27, 2022

4pm to Sunset: Corvette Cleveland

On Friday, from 4pm until dusk, Corvette Cleveland will have on display an array of 40 classic Corvettes. They will have cars from 1955 all the way up to the new 2022 Mid Engine Corvette with over 500 HP and everything in between. In March of 2022, Corvette Cleveland was awarded 1st Place for “Best Display” at the IX Piston Power Auto-Rama Show, with many of the 19 corvettes they had on display finishing 1st Place in their respective classes.

They will also be featuring a miniature 2017 electric Corvette that will be raffled off July 31th at Corvette @ Corsa to benefit Ohio Guidestone (formerly Berea Children’s Home). Tickets are $2. All proceeds from the Corvette @ Corsa show and raffle go to Ohio Guidestone. Over the past 21 years, Corvette Cleveland has raised over $88,520.00. The Corvette @ Corsa show is also in Berea and draws 200-300 Corvettes from around the Midwest.

Celebrating their 64th anniversary, Corvette Cleveland was founded in 1957 and is one of the oldest Corvette clubs in the nation. They have over 200 members who race, show, rally, autocross and tour with their Corvettes. The only membership requirements are that one be 18 years of age and own a Corvette.

Corvette Cleveland is a Lifetime Business Member of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY. It is also a member of the East Ohio Region of the National Council of Corvette Clubs, of which it is a founding member. Their competition events are governed by the rules established by the NCCC Competition Director and his committee of Governors from clubs throughout the country.

A non-profit organization, Corvette Cleveland supports local charities as well as NCCC’s official charity (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, StJude.org). Stop back at the amazing Corvette display behind the stage to pick up a FREE People’s Choice Award ballot and VOTE for your favorite Corvette. YOU are going to pick a WINNER and the Trophy will be presented at 8pm, Friday, May 28th.

Entertainment:

Friday night the fairgrounds will sizzle with the sounds of charring ribs and the music of Cruisin’, and hard rockin’ country band, Bronx Country. That’s right, we’ll be cooking up some good times.
Hot sauce, hot live music, and some of the best barbecue in the world. It couldn’t get any better than that… unless perhaps we were to offer free ribs? …Well, we aren’t, so it’s not going to get any better—but still, great food and great entertainment makes for a pretty fine evening. Note: Admission on Friday is FREE before 5pm, and $10 per person after 5PM.

4:30pm - 6:30pm: Cruisin'
The Band Cruisin’ was founded by lead singer and sax player Ron Howard in 1986. It’s rare in this business to find a group that has been together for over 30 years. It’s even more unusual for a group to be as successful as Cruisin’.

7:30pm - 10:30pm: Bronx Country
Bronx Country is a hard rockin’ country band that plays everything from Brantley to Aldean, and Skynard to ZZ Top. They’re a HARD ROCKIN COUNTRY BAND whose slogan is, “Kickin the Pop Outta Country.” They perform at bike nites across the state—from Sandusky’s Ohio Bike Week (where they opened for Phil Vassar & The Kentucky Headhunters and John Michael Montgomery), to all the Bike Nites and special events sponsored by NE Ohio’s Quaker Steak & Lube franchises (like the WGAR/QS&L/iHeart Radio’s “Afternoon Saloon.”

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Entertainment:

Saturday, the Cook-Off will offer some of the best music from both sides of the pond, featuring American rock from Jam Machine and Follow the Sun, and a mini-British invasion from acclaimed Beatles cover band, Revolution Pie. So head on down to the fairgrounds for some great music and eats!

1:30pm - 3:30pm: Jam Machine
Comprised of seasoned veteran musicians, the group provides quality professional entertainment for your event, party or venue.

4:30pm - 6:30pm: Follow the Sun
Established in 2018, Follow the Sun has taken the Cleveland music scene by storm with their distinct sound, diverse taste in music and broad range of vocals. Their members consist of Bob Wick on drums, Richie Jackson on lead guitar, Gene Guercia on rhythm, Ryan Bellinger on bass, and Laura Fedor and Sophie Jackson on lead vocals. With their collective years of experience in the music industry, these six have come together to create a sound that is truly unique and special. Covering a wide variety of musical genres and eras, they strive to have something for everyone; from the 50’s through today, no genre is left behind and they are constantly working on expanding their set list.

7:30pm - 10:30pm: Revolution Pie - A Tribute to the Beatles
Revolution Pie is one of Northeast Ohio’s premier Beatles Tribute Bands. They have played for many thousands of Beatle fans at various events over the last 18 years. Revolution Pie specializes in not just one but every aspect of The Beatles musical history including the early mop top, psychedelic, hippie and rooftop era’s. Their repertoire includes over 100 songs taken from all 13 Beatles albums and covers the entire spectrum of The Beatles stellar recording careers. They use Vox amps, Rickenbacker guitars, the Hofner bass, DW drums and Roland keyboards to achieve the proper sound of The Beatles recordings.

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Entertainment:

The fairgrounds will be rockin’ Sunday as Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off welcomes The Tiny Hands Band, followed by The Foogazies, then we’ll cap off the evening with renowned 80’s cover band, Stadium 11. So prepare to baste your senses with a spicy mix of tasty music.

1:30pm - 3:30pm: Tiny Hands Band
Tiny Hands Band has been entertaining Cleveland with high energy classic rock for about a decade. In fact, two of THB’s members — Jeff (guitar) and Vince (bass) — have played in bands together since the 90’s.

4:30pm - 6:30pm: The Foogazies
The Foogazies are a local three piece rock band in Ohio. On guitar and vocals, we have Eric “The Mossman” Moss. Big man slapping the bass is Sean Stone. And Will Brewer brings the thunder on the drums. Together, they bring an unreal energy to the stage that will leave a lasting impression on you.

7:30pm - 10:30pm: Stadium 11
Stadium 11 delivers an energetic, true concert-like performance at every show. Come and experience all of the chemistry, magic, passion, energy and accuracy of the legendary bands that made rock history – Up close and personal.

Monday, May 30, 2022

Entertainment:

On Monday, we’ll roll out the barrel with The Chardon Polka Band, then finally, cap off the evening with a set from renowned Celtic Rockers, Seven Nations. That’s right… from polka to Celtic Rock. What could be more American?

1:00pm - 3:00pm: Chardon Polka Band
In 2003, 16-year old Jake Kouwe was told there was no place for an accordion in his local high school’s marching band. In response, Jake recruited a group of five mismatched teenagers to form a genuine oom-pah style polka band. This group, known as “The Chardon High School Polka Band”, was a rather motley group of teenage musicians that included in the line-up an accordion, tuba, clarinet, saxophone, electric guitar, and trumpet.

4:00pm - 7:00pm: Seven Nations
Seven Nations is not your father’s Celtic band. With a passionate, tender, and rollicking style that winningly veers from roots and folk to dance and fusion-rock, Seven Nations has earned a growing reputation as an adventurous band with a charismatic stage presence.

Date: May 27 - 30, 2022

Time:

Friday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday: 11:00am - 7:00pm

Location: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
164 Eastland Rd, Berea, OH 44017.

Admission:

Friday: Free Before 5pm; $10 After 5pm
Saturday: $10
Sunday: $10
Monday: $10

Rain Or Shine!
Kids 12 and Under Get In Free!
Parking Is Free!

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