The Rotary Club of Nashua is hosting the 6th Annual Rock 'N Ribfest and the New Hampshire State Barbecue Championships from June 20nd - June 22nd. 

25,000 people attended last year and you won't want to miss this great family event!

The Ribfest takes place at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Merrimack, New Hampshire.\

Sunday June 22nd is military appreciation day.with free admission for active military personnel and active reserve personnel with a military ID and up to four family members. The Military Appreciation Day is co-sponsored by Anheuser-Busch and Nashua Rotary West

   The Rock ‘N Ribfest is also the official site for the NH State Barbecue Championship.

Expert BBQ judges will sample food from over 30 of the best grillers and will name the NH State Barbecue Champion, who will go on to qualify for National Barbecue Championship in the fall.

  I first became aware of the Kansas City Barbeque Society championship through my brother and sister-in-law who travel all over the U.S. and find the perfect "Ribber."  You can see a list of the 2008 Ribbers here.

There is great entertainment for both Adults and Children

FRIDAY - JUNE 20th

        Teen Band Competition 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

        One Fine Mess - Rock 'n' Roll 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

SATURDAY - JUNE 21st

        Project Mess - Rock 'n' Roll 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

        The Risen - Rock 'n' Roll 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

         Brickyard Blues - Blues/Rock 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

         James Montgomery Band - Blues 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

                                                                 SUNDAY - JUNE 22nd

                                                                        Mama Kicks - Rock 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

CHILDREN'S MUSIC/PERFORMANCES This year we will have a separate children's stage featuring a number of performers.  See schedule of children's performances here.

    Children's amusements:  Inflatable Moonwalk Trackless Train 2 Inflatable Mini Fun Slides Inflatable Balloon Typhoon 18 ft. Inflatable Slide 22 ft. Inflatable Slide Inflatable Obstacle Course Inflatable Bungee Run 2 24 ft. Rock Climbing Walls 2 Face Painters/Tattoos Inflatable Speed Pitch 13x13 Inflatable Bounce House 2 10x10 Kiddie Ball Pits Inflatable Basketball Toss 30 ft. & 40 ft. Inflatable Obstacle Courses   10:00 all day, or 50 cents per ticket  [Friday - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Saturday - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.]

Also:

* Hot Air Balloon Tethered Rides 5:30 - 7:30 PM  $10.00 per ride  

* Aerial Acrobatic Performances - Rob Holland will perform his exciting air stunts.performances will be Saturday, 6:45 -7:05 p.m. and Sunday, 1:30 - 1:50 p.m

* Pictures with the Clydesdales - Saturday, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

* Ribfest Raffle  (Red Sox Tickets)

*  Strolling artists and performers will offer magic tricks, balloon artists, clowns, stilt walkers and more.

SEE YOU AT THE RIBFEST

    June 20th 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    June 21st 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM

    June 22nd 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Admission is $5.00. Children eight and under are free. Proceeds will benefit many local, non-profit organizations through Rotary Nashua West’s annual giving program. Tickets are available at the gift shop at Anheuser-Busch or on-line at www.rotaryribfest.org.  See entire list of sponsors here.

Last year's winner was Troy Hamele f rom Amherst, New Hampshire.  He will be at the Ribfest with his portable smoker and award winning ribs.  Maybe he will share a few of his winning secrets if you stop by and say hello.

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