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\n \n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/span>\n Q. What are the times of the 2025 festival?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Friday, May 23rd:
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Noon to 11:00pm
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The dates for the 2025 Berea's National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest are May 23-26, 2025.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/span>\n Q. Are dogs allowed?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A.<\/strong> We realize that our pets are a part of the family.\u00a0 However, we respectfully request you leave them at home.\u00a0 This kind consideration is to keep everyone attending Berea\u2019s National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest safe.\u00a0 Licensed Service Animals welcome!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/span>\n Q: What time is a particular performer playing?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A:<\/strong> The full Entertainment Schedule is posted here<\/a>. Times are subject to change, so check back often.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/span>\n Q: Who benefits from the Cook-Off?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A:<\/strong> Proceeds from the Cook-Off help The Berea City Club fund projects to strengthen our community.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/span>\n Q: I am a Performer, Entertainer, or Vendor. Who do I contact about becoming a part of the Cook-Off?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A:<\/strong> You can contact Marie Pochatek at gristhree@hotmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/span>\n Q: How do I get to the Fairgrounds?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A:<\/strong> The Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds (a.k.a. The Berea Fairgounds) are located approximately 1 mile west of I-71 at the Bagley Road Interchange (Exit 235). Please see the Directions\/Maps<\/a> page to get specific driving directions from your location.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/span>\n Q: Is there stuff for kids?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A:<\/strong> We have lots of activities for children, including a rock climbing wall, inflatable bounce house, Euro bungee trampoline, and more. For detailed info click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/span>\n Q: How much is parking?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A:<\/strong> Parking is FREE!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/span>\n Q: Is there a discount available?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A:<\/strong> There is no Senior discount, but Children under 12 gain free admittance. In celebration of National Military Appreciation Month, all retired and active military personnel presenting military ID will be admitted FREE on Monday (Memorial Day).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/span>\n Q: What kind of food is available?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A:<\/strong> Ribs, ribs, and more ribs, which you can wash down with with a slab of ribs. For those who desire something other than ribs, we have a wide range of alternative fare available, from hot dogs to funnel cakes, French fries, strawberry crepes, pierogis, cotton candy and other traditional festival fare. Click here<\/a> to view the list of participating ribbers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/span>\n Q: Is there a Bike Night this year?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A:<\/strong> There is no Bike Night this year, but bikes are welcome anytime throughout the weekend, and can park right on the midway in our convenient Bike Corral.\u00a0 That way, you can enjoy your ribs while keeping an eye on your ride. Regular Admission applies.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/span>\n Q: How are the ribs judged?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A:<\/strong> Ribs will be judged by a blind panel for best ribs and best sauce; however attendees \u201chave a say\u201d and can vote via sms text for People's Choice throughout the weekend.\u00a0 Information on how to vote will be displayed on-site at each rib team station.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/span>\n Q: Do you accept credit cards?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A:<\/strong> While many ribbers and merchants at Berea's National Rib Cook-Off and Beer Fest do accept credit cards, admission to the festival is cash only, and runs $10 per person (excepting our FREE Before 5pm promotion on FRIDAY ONLY). Once inside the festival grounds, ATMs are available should you need to withdraw cash.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/span>\n Q. Besides ribs, are other food options available?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A.<\/strong> In addition to great ribs, all rib teams offer chicken and some even have shrimp on their menu.\u00a0 Also, a long-time food concession of Berea\u2019s National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest is Sue\u2019s Pierogi\u2019s.\u00a0 Sue also offers the best deep-fried veggies you will ever find.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":26,"menu_order":40,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"folder":[],"yoast_head":"\nFAQs - Berea's National Rib Cook-Off<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/berearib.com\/event-info\/faqs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"FAQs - Berea's National Rib Cook-Off\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/berearib.com\/event-info\/faqs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Berea's National Rib Cook-Off\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2017-04-20T01:55:26+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/berearib.com\/event-info\/faqs\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/berearib.com\/event-info\/faqs\/\",\"name\":\"FAQs - 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