By: Laila Schwin and Valery Warner
May 19, 2022
The 23rd annual Berea Rib Cook-Off is this Memorial Day weekend from May 27-30. The cook-off has established itself as one of the most-highly anticipated events in the Cleveland area and promises fun and great food for everyone in attendance.
The cook-off will be held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds at 12:00-11:00 on Friday, 11:00-11:00 on Saturday and Sunday, and 11:00-7:00 on Monday. Tickets are relatively inexpensive being $10 for adults on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Before 5:00 on Friday, admission is free; following that, it is also $10. Kids under 12 years of age get in free.
Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off draws much attention from the Cleveland area and National Rib Teams competitors. The teams compete for first, second, and third place in a variety of areas: Best Ribs, Best Sauce, and others. This year, there are ten teams competing.
Alongside all of the competitive rib cooking, there will be plenty of other activities and live music. There are several bands for each day of the cook-off and a car show by Corvette Cleveland. There is also a kids area filled with bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, and more. More information about next weekend’s activities can be found here.
If you are looking for a place to eat fresh-grilled food this Memorial Day weekend, consider stopping by the Berea National Rib Cook-Off. You will not be disappointed!
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