About Event

Welcome to the 2023 Charleston, WV Ribfest, powered by Quantum Party Rentals!

Sept. 14th-17th 2023

Thursday: 11am - 2pm lunch
(food & drink vendors only)
3pm - 10pm dinner
Friday: 11am – 2pm lunch
3pm – 10 pm dinner
Saturday: 11am – 10pm all day
Sunday: 1pm – 8pm

Haddad RiverFront Park Charleston Boulevard - between Capital & Court Street

We will have LIVE music, 6 National Rib Vendors, amusement rides in the Kids Zone, & for the adults 21+ a Beer Garden, & much much more! Come join us for some great food & a wonderful time!

Live Music

Thursday:
Vandall Band
5:15 PM
Best of Wynonna
6:30 PM
Kentucky Headhunters
8:00 PM

Friday:
Esquires
5:30 PM
Sensational Blues Bros
7:00 PM
John Ellison Carpenter Ants
8:30 PM
Woody Woods
3pm – 5pm

Saturday:
Charlie Brown Coasters
6:30 PM
Pauley & the Greaseballs
8:30 PM

Sunday:
Stolen Moment
4:00 PM
Wing Eating Contest
6:00 PM
Confederate Railroad
7:30 PM

Zones & Attractions

Rib Vendors

Featuring Award Winning BBQ Rib Vendors from around the country, serving the best BBQ Ribs, Chicken, & Sauces you will ever eat!

Kids Zone

20+ inflatables bringing fun for the whole family provided by Quantum Party Rentals.

Beer Garden

Our 21+ beer garden will have a plethora of delicious adult beverages for you to try while you enjoy the festivities.

Rib Vendors

Carolina Rib King

Cowboys BBQ

Off The Bone BBQ

Desperado BBQ

Gullah Q BBQ

Johnson’s BBQ

Sponsors

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For Vendor Aplication


Interested in becoming a Vendor at the Charleston Ribfest? We invite you to review and complete the attached application form. When completing the application:

1. Be sure to compete the appropriate application for your business

2. Be sure to fill in ALL information requested

3. Completed applications must be accompanied with payment (deposit or payment in full)

4. Submit completed applications and payment to:

419 58th Street Charleston, WV 25304.

We look forward to working with you!