Ninth Annual
Saturday, September 11 • Noon to 10 p.m.
Downtown Willoughby
Ohio
In its ninth year, The Elk & Elk - DTW Rib Burn Off, has become biggest and most anticipated event to take place in Willoughby.
Drawing thousands of people from all over Lake County, this two-day event is going to rock this town again and be even better than last year!
Erie Street will be closed to all traffic for both days. This year we will once again feature three stages showcasing local bands, plus vendors and a complete kid’s zone presented by Meijer.
Look for beer & craft cocktails on Erie Street, and, of course, ribs from participating downtown Willoughby restaurants & national vendors.
Saturday, September 11 • Noon - 10pm
Sunday, September 12 • Noon - 8pm
Food & Drink
Interested in becoming a vendor at Rib Burn Off? Click below to get more information.
Live Music
Alex Zinni
Amaryllis
Bad Juju
Carlos Jones Band
Cats on Holiday
Dan McCoy & the Standing 8s
Dear Jimmy
The Escape Plan
The Fifth House
Flannel Planet
Forgotten Astronaut
The Goods
Granite Band
Jester's Revenge
Kevin Conaway
Myth & Company
NightDawgs
Phil N' The Blanks
Radio Tokyo
Smack the Frog
Sumrada
Sunset Harmony
Superbad
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Schedule
Main Stage
SATURDAY - 5/18/19
- Amaryllis 1-2:15
- Cats on Holiday 2:30-4:15pm
- Granite Band 4:30-6:30pm
- Sumrada 7-9pm
SUNDAY - 5/19/19
- Carlos Jones 12:30-2:30pm
- Radio Tokyo 3-5pm
- Flannel Planet 5:30-7:30
Frank & Tony's Stage
SATURDAY - 5/18/19
- Kevin Conway 12:30-1:45pm
- Dan McCoy & the Standing 8s 2-3:15pm
- Sunset Harmony 3:30-4:45pm
- Alex Zinni 5-6:45pm
- Myth & Company 7-8:30
SUNDAY - 5/19/19
- The Fifth House 12-1:15
- Night Dogs 1:30-2:45
- Dear Jimmy Band 3-4:15pm
- Bad Juju 4:30-6pm
Wild Goose Stage
SATURDAY - 5/18/19
- The Goods 12-1:15pm
- The Escape Plan 1:30-2:45pm
- Phil N' The Blanks 3-4:15pm
- [Thirty I Three] 4:30-6:15pm
- Super Bad 6:30-8:00pm
SUNDAY - 5/19/19
- Smack the Frog 12:30-1:45
- Jimmy Jack 2-3:15
- Jester's Revenge 3:30-4:45pm
- Forgotten Astronaut 5-6:30pm
Meijer Kids Zone
Featuring bounce houses, inflatables, games and other kid friendly activities.
Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor at Rib Burn Off? Click below to get more information.
Be a Part
Location
Located in historic Downtown Willoughby, Erie Street is a quaint strip of eateries, boutiques, antique shops, arts, bars and culture. Today, Downtown Willoughby is home to many festivals and attractions including a car cruise-in, ghost walk, food festivals, arts fest, – and the annual Rib Burn Off! Downtown Willoughby has something for everyone of all ages and interests!
Frequently Asked Questions
No, admission to Rib Burn Off is FREE!
Parking is located at Todd Field. This can be accessed from Mentor Avenue. Please note that Erie Street will be closed so there is no access from Glenn Avenue.
Yes! This is a family-friendly event so we encourage you to bring the young and mature. There will be activities for all ages throughout the festival.
Rib Burn Off draws tens of thousands of people each day. This can be an intimidating environment for a pet, even the most well-trained. So although pets are not banned from the festival, it may not be the best place for them.
There will be a variety of food vendors throughout the festival both Saturday and Sunday. Each of these vendors will take payment at their respective booth. For drinks, there will be two yellow ticket tents on Erie Street selling drink tickets. These can be used for beer, cocktails, pop and water throughout the festival. Drink Tickets will be sold until 9pm on Saturday night and 7pm on Sunday night. Last call will be 9:30pm on Saturday and 7:30pm on Sunday.
Cash is the preferred payment for drink tickets. ATMs will be available at each of the two yellow ticket tents.
No, outside food and drinks are not permitted inside of Rib Burn Off, this includes purchases from the local restaurants and bars places of regular business (not their booths at Rib Burn Off). Additionally, food and drinks from Rib Burn Off may not be taken into the local businesses in Downtown Willoughby.
No, you can enjoy the more than 20 bands on three stages all for FREE.
Most, if not all, of the businesses will keep regular business hours throughout the weekend. We encourage you to contact the local business to ensure they will be open. Many of the restaurants will also have booths at Rib Burn Off.
No, the festival will occur as planned rain or shine.
Gallery
Check out the action from previous Rib Burnoff events.
