A Note of Thanks

The Berea City Club wants to thank you for making the 19th Annual Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off a “must attend” Summer Kick-off event for 2017 in Cleveland!

Go CAVS & Indians!

See you back in 2018 – We hope you’ll be back with us as we celebrate the 20th Annual Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off

Congrats to This Year’s Winners

2017 RIB COOK-OFF WINNERS

• 1st Place Best Ribs – Jack on the Bone


• 2nd Place Best Ribs – Pigfoot BBQ


• 3rd Place Best Ribs – Porky Chicks


• Best Sauce – Porky Chicks


• People’s Choice – Smokin’ T’s


• Pick of the Pig – Pigfoot BBQ

Come One – Come All!

The Best Value in Town

Welcome to the home of Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off, 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 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 FREE ADMISSION FRIDAY BEFORE 5PM & ONLY $5 AFTER 5PM AND JUST $5 ON SATURDAY, SUNDAY, AND MONDAY (MEMORIAL DAY). MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT is FREE all weekend long with your paid cook-off admission.

Best Ribs! Best Sauce! People’s Choice! Boasting more award winning ribbers than any Cleveland area rib fest, Berea Rib is a can’t miss event for those who love barbecue. After all, what better way to celebrate a great American holiday than with great American food (and what could be more American than barbecue?) So if you’re looking for fun in Cleveland Memorial Day Weekend, Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off is the place to be (get directions).

We look forward to seeing you all out at the fairgrounds, May 26-29, 2017, for this year’s Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off, so mark your calendars!

Bike Night at Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off

Friday Night is the Ever-Popular Bike Night. Anyone arriving on a motorcycle throughout the weekend (at Gate 5 entrance off Bagley Road only) will be directed to a special designated Midway Parking Area inside the Gates. Bikers gain FREE Admission ALL DAY FRIDAY and pay just $5 per rider Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Call for Artists & Crafters

Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off is seeking handmade crafters to display and sell their work at the cook-off. If you are interested, please contact Marie Pochatek by email at Gristhree@hotmail.com or by phone at 440-234-5181.