Fri 5/24-Mon 5/27
For the 25th year, the Berea Rib Cook Off & Beer Fest, sponsored by the Berea City Club, is back at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds to get everyone primed for a summer of eating and drinking outdoors while listening to cover bands.
Ten teams from both northeast Ohio and around the country will be competing in categories such as Best Ribs, Best Sauce and more. Eat a lot and see if you agree with the judges. The beer selection includes brews from locals Collision Bend and the Brew Kettle, among others.
Each day also features a roster of popular local cover bands, playing a wide variety of hit music. Since your kids probably aren’t into old Motown and classical rock, there’s Children’s Activity area with a bungee trampoline, bounce house and rock-climbing wall, which should cut down the whining. There’s also a display of 40 vintage Corvettes and on Sunday from 11am-1pm the Miss Berea Princess pageant.
Go here for hours and tickets. Kids under 12 are free, and admission is free before 5pm Friday if you want to save money to get more ribs.
164 Eastland Road, Berea, OH 44017