Our 38th Annual Rib Burnoff was another Record Breaking Success
39th ANNUAL
STRONGSVILLE RIB BURN-OFF
JUNE 19-21, 2025
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The Strongsville City Club 2025 Rib Burnoff is in its 39th Year and going strong. Annually, the event draws world-famous rib vendors to compete for the award “Best Ribs” in Strongsville. The entrants serve up thousands of slabs of ribs to the crowd of over 20,000 hungry attendees. In addition to the ribs, various other vendors will provide festival food and drinks. This year, we’re pleased to announce Fireworks on Friday evening and the return of our annual Cornhole Tournament on Saturday. As always, the entertainment is No Additional Charge to all our attendees. So, sit back, eat some ribs and enjoy the music on a beautiful summer weekend.
For your convenience, we provide our guests the best facilities around for you to enjoy the Best Ribs in Town, including Large Tents, Clean Tables, Comfortable Seating, Comfort Stations, Hot and Cold Running Water.
ADMISSION
• Adult General Admission: $5.00
• Kids 10 & Under: FREE
• Saturday 12:00 – 3:00: FREE
• Active Military: FREE (Proper credentials required)
• Purchase Advanced Tickets: Contact Us
EVENT TIMES
• Thursday, June 19th: 4pm to 11pm
• Friday, June 20th: 3pm to 12am
• Saturday, June 21st: 12pm to 11pm
EVENT RULES
• No Smoking on Event Grounds
• No Coolers Permitted
• No Alcohol Brought In or Taken Out
• No Pets Permitted (Service Dogs Are Permitted)
• No Inappropriate Clothing
LOCATION
Strongsville Commons
Corner of State Route 82 (Royalton Road) and
State Route 42 (Pearl Road)
Entertainment
The Strongsville City Club continues to provide FREE Entertainment everyday of the Rib Burnoff. We have never charged a separate admission for the entertainment, it is all part of your $5.00 donation at the gate.
Follow The Sun
Thursday, June 19th
6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Boaterhead
Friday, June 20th
8:00 to 11:15 p.m.
Chad Hoffman
Saturday, June 21st
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Faction
Saturday, June 21st
6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Inflatables
Everyday
Fireworks
Friday, June 2oth
Dusk
Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, June 20th
Time TBA
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Incredible Ribs & Food
“Not the Biggest . . . Just the Best” event anywhere around.
However, it is truly our PRIME RIBBERS which are truly the one’s that make this a must stop for the best ribs in town, one weekend out of the year. Our team of PRIME RIBBERS are a very select group, serving some of the best ribs in the country.
In addition to BBQ Ribs we offer a wide variety of other foods to satisfy whatever taste you may have. Some of the other fair foods include: Roasted Corn, Blooming Onions, Onion Rings, Idaho & Sweet Potato Ribbon Fries, Mac & Cheese, Fried Veggies, Kettle Corn, Funnel Cakes, Ice Cream, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Corn Dogs, Cotton Candy, Sausage Sandwiches, Schnitzel Sandwiches, and more.
JUDGING & AWARDS
The People’s Choice and Culinary awards will be announced Saturday, June 21st at 7:15 pm at the Gazebo.
People’s Choice Awards – Our guests can pick up a ballot as they enter the event and vote for their favorite ribs and sauce from our Nationally Renowned Ribbers. The votes will be tallied and awards for Best Ribs (1st and 2nd place) and Best Sauce!
Culinary Awards – The Culinary awards will be judged on Thursday and Friday at 7:30 pm by panels of local Celebrity Judges. The winners advance to Saturday’s Finals, which take place at 4:00pm. Representatives from local restaurants will be the final judges for Best Ribs (1st and 2nd place) as well as Best Sauce!
All judging will take place in the Judge’s Tent, next to the Gazebo.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Price of Admission?
A. Donation of $5.00. FREE Admission on Saturday 12:00 to 3:00.
2. Are tickets refundable?
A. No. Tickets are non-refundable.
3. Is there a discount for Children?
A. Children 10 and under are admitted FREE. All others must pay for admission.
4. Can I purchase extra tickets on-site?
A. Yes, you are able to purchase additional tickets on site.
5. Is there a charge for the Entertainment?
A. No, the Entertainment is included with Admission.
6. Can tickets be purchased in advance?
A. Yes. Tickets are available from Strongsville City Club members. Click Here to contact us.
7. What if it rains?
A. The 38th Annual Strongsville Rib Burnoff will take place rain or shine!
In the event of rain, patrons can flee from Mother Nature and eat ribs under our Food Tents.
8. Is there a discount available?
A. Active Military FREE with proper credentials.
9. Is re-entry to the event allowed?
A. Yes. Ask for a stamp at the gate for re-entry.
10. Where is the Strongsville Rib Burnoff located?
A. Strongsville Rib Burnoff is held on the Strongsville Commons located at the corner of State Route 82, Royalton Road and State Route 42, Pearl Road.
11. How do I get to the Strongsville Rib Burnoff?
A. The Strongsville Commons is located approximately 1 mile west of I-71 at the Royalton Road Interchange (Exit 231).
12. Where is there parking?
A. Parking is available at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center and the Strongsville Junior High School, where free shuttle service to the commons runs nightly from 5pm – 10:30pm.
13. How much is parking?
A. Parking is FREE!
14. Is the event wheelchair-accessible?
A. All areas of the festival that are accessible to the public are designed to be wheelchair-accessible. These include the parking, ticket sales, seating, restrooms, concessions, etc.
15. Are pets allowed?
A. Registered Seeing Eye Dogs are the only animals that will be allowed admittance to the event.
16. Are umbrellas permitted?
A. Umbrellas are permitted.
17. Are ATM’s available at the event?
A. Yes. There are ATM’s located near the venue to assist patrons.
18. If I am from out of town, what hotels are available?
A. The Holiday Inn Express and the Red Roof Inn are located at the intersection of Interstate Route 71 and State Route 82.
19. What are the times of the 38th Annual Strongsville Rib Burnoff?
A.Thursday, June 20th: 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday, June 21st: 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Saturday, June 22nd: 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
20. What kind of food is available?
A. The RIBS are the main attraction but we have a wide range of alternative food and beverages available for purchase:
• Sweet Corn
• French Fries
• Kettle Corn
• Onion Rings
• Corn Dogs
• Funnel Cakes
• Cotton Candy
• Ice Cream
21. Can I bring coolers, food, or beverage?
A. You will not be allowed to bring food, beverage, or coolers into the event. A variety of food and beverages will be on sale at the event. Absolutely no coolers, food, or beverage allowed.
22. Are food and drinks purchased with cash or tickets?
A. Food and drink purchases are made with cash or credit card.
23. Is there alcohol available for purchase?
A. Beer and Wine is available for purchase and consumed within the confines of the Strongsville Commons event area. No personal alcohol can be brought onto or consumed on the Commons. Proof of legal drinking age must be provided.
24. What groups are providing Entertainment?
TBD!
25. What is the cost of the Entertainment?
A. No, the Entertainment is included with Admission.
26. I am a Performer, Entertainer, or Vendor. Who do I contact about becoming a part of the Rib Burnoff?
A. You can contact our committee heads. Click Here and we will contact you.
27. In addition to the music, what activities will be at the event?
A. Kids Corner featuring Giant Slides, Bounce Houses, Climbing Structures and Mazes.
28. How will I know what time each performer will be on stage?
A. Signs are posted around the Strongsville Commons and periodic announcements are madePublic Address system.
29. Is there stuff for kids?
A. We have Kids Corner with lots of activities for children, including inflatable’s and more.
30. Are tickets needed for the Kids activities?
A. Yes. There is a Ticket Booth available in the Kids Corner to purchase tickets for your convenience.
31. Who puts on Strongsville Rib Burnoff and Why?
A. The Strongsville Rib Burnoff is put on by the Strongsville City Club to promote the community and raise funds to “cultivate and promote mutual and civic interests”. Click Here to see our Projects.
32. Who benefits from the Cook-Off?
A. Proceeds from the Strongsville Rib Burnoff are used by the Strongsville City Club to help fund projects to “cultivate and promote mutual and civic interests.”
33. Who should I Thank for showing us a great time?
A. The Annual Strongsville Rib Burnoff is brought to you by the Strongsville City Club. Associate Sponsors are identified by the banners posted throughout the venue. Please visit and shop at our Sponsors, as without their support, we would not have this great event or be able to support our charities and civic events.
EVENT SPONSORS
