MIAMI, FL. (Top40 Charts/ Eventus) - Miami-Dade Park & Recreation, in partnership with Eventus, a leading national experiential, sports and entertainment company, announced today sizzling performances and details for Ribfest 2009, South Florida's annual largest barbecue and live music festival. The two-day event will be held in Miami's southern heartland of Homestead, FL, on Saturday and Sunday, November 7 - 8, at Homestead Air Reserve Park, located at SW 268 Street (Moody Drive) and SW 122 Avenue. Singer/songwriter/guitarist
Joan Jett and the BlackHearts, and rock group Blue Oyster Cult will headline Saturday's classic rock line-up. Chart-topping country music singers
Tracy Lawrence and
Chuck Wicks are slated to headline on Sunday.
Presented by Miller Lite, Miami-Dade Parks Ribfest is fired-up with over a dozen grill masters who will compete head-to-head for the best barbecue meat and sauce; from ribs and chicken, to pork and brisket, award winning "ribbers" will be put to the test during the weekend's ultimate grill challenge. The two-day food and music extravaganza will showcase live performances by some of the hottest rock and country music artists; fun-filled activities at the Winn Dixie Family Fun Zone; horse shows; great food; arts & crafts vendors; classic car show; motorcycle rally; and much more.
"Fans of Ribfest have made this event an annual tradition that attracts more than 25,000 people from throughout the region, and we're proud to announce this year's line-up to them," said Jack Kardys, director of the Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department. "Nowhere else in South Florida can you eat some of the finest barbecue and ribs in the nation, hot off the grill, and simultaneously enjoy concerts by some of the world's leading artists, all in a beautiful outdoor setting for a moderate cost. Strategic partnerships with Eventus and corporate sponsors like Miller Lite enable Miami-Dade Parks to continue to offer Miami-Dade County residents such high-quality, family-friendly annual events like Ribfest, now in its sixth year at Homestead Air Reserve Park."
"As a national entertainment company, it is great to be partnering with the Miami-Dade County Park & Recreation Department right in our own backyard. Our goal is to continue to build Ribfest both regionally and nationally by offering consumers an unparalleled event experience, capitalizing on staples of our culture... ribs and music," said Eventus President & CEO, Nelson Albareda.
Ribfest will be held from 11 a.m. -10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 and from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8. Tickets at the door will be $15 per person and advanced special family packages are available through Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Children 10 and under will be admitted free. Parking is $5 per vehicle; no coolers allowed. Ribfest sponsors include Miller Lite, Winn-Dixie, Boost Mobile, Waste Management, and Peterson's Harley-Davidson. For more information on Ribfest, visit www.miamiribfest.com or call 305-668-4343 Ext 224.
