Last year The New 97.1 The River celebrated the first Rock n’ Ribs Fest in downtown Lawrenceville. Join The New 97.1 The River Saturday, October 17, on the Historic Square in downtown Lawrenceville for the 2nd Annual Rock N’ Ribs Fest with great food, live music and a free Kids Area with games, face painters, munchies and more, compliments of Gas South.
And don’t worry about missing the big games because Aaron’s will be broadcasting all of them in High Definition provided by Charter Cable.
Quick Facts
The 2nd Annual 97.1 The River Rock N' Rib Festival
Saturday, October 17th - 1PM - 9PM (Rain or Shine)
On the Square in Downtown Lawrenceville
In honor of the Georgia Gwinnett College Grizzlies, the City of Lawrenceville & 97.1 The River bring you the 2nd Annual Rock N' Rib Festival!
This FREE celebration will feature....
* Live music: Heavy Petty (Tom Petty Tribute), My Friend Ian's Band & The Woody's (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)!
* Great tasting barbecue ribs, sandwiches & plates from area restaurants, caterers & barbecue cooking teams
* Family friendly Kid zone & children activities area sponsored by Gas South
* A beergarten hosted by McCray's Tavern & featuring the new Budweiser American Ale
* College football games in the Aaron's tent courtesy of Charter.
* A rib eating contest
* Downtown Open House
* Tutus for Tatas and Fleet Feet Sports present Breast Cancer 5K Run (10 a.m.)
Website: http://www.rocknribsfest.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148249821442
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