We regret to announce that the 2021 Elk & Elk Rib Burn Off in Downtown Willoughby is cancelled.

The Rib Burn Off will return to it's regular time period next May.

While we were excited to bring the event back this September, we have run into too many obstacles that have caused us to come to this decision.

Our goal is to produce the best possible event for all of those in attendance, we did not feel that we could deliver on that promise this year. WE look forward to doing so next May.

Food & Drink

Interested in becoming a vendor at Rib Burn Off? Click below to get more information.

BGs
Jose-Cuervo-Tradicional
Desperados
Dobel
Stranahans
Three-Olives
Tin-Cup

Live Music

Alex Zinni

Alex Zinni

Amaryllis

Bad Juju

Bad Juju

Carlos Jones Band

Carlos Jones Band

Cats on Holiday

Cats on Holiday

Dan McCoy & the Standing 8s

Dan McCoy & the Standing 8s

Dear Jimmy

Dear Jimmy

The Escape Plan

The Escape Plan

The Fifth House

The Fifth House

Flannel Planet

Flannel Planet

Forgotten Astronaut

Forgotten Astronaut

The Goods

The Goods

Granite Band

Granite Band

Jester's Revenge

Jester's Revenge

Kevin Conaway

Kevin Conaway

Myth & Company

Myth & Company

NightDawgs

NightDawgs

Phil N' The Blanks

Phil N' The Blanks

Radio Tokyo

Radio Tokyo

Smack the Frog

Smack the Frog

Sumrada

Sumrada

Sunset Harmony

Sunset Harmony

Superbad

Superbad

[Thirty I Three]

[Thirty I Three]

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.

bouncy chair
castle-house
horse
inflatahoops
racing-bounce-house

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.

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We regret to announce that the 2021 Elk & Elk Rib Burn Off in Downtown Willoughby is cancelled. The Rib Burn Off will return to it's regular time period next May. While we were excited to bring the event back this September, we have run into too many obstacles that have caused us to come to this decision. Our goal is to produce the best possible event for all of those in attendance, we did not feel that we could deliver on that promise this year. We look forward to doing so next May.