The Great Pork & Fork Cook-Off !
The first Great Pork & Fork Cook-Off cooking competition will take place on Saturday, August 13 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Harris Riverfront Park. The purpose of the contest is to test people's creativity and cooking skills with everyday products. The contestants may apply for more than one category (breakfast, side dishes, and entrees). What sets this competition apart from others is that you are to make something fun, creative and tasty. We want contestants to step away from the ordinary dishes of pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ chicken, and ham & egg breakfast casserole. We encourage participants to tell us why their dish is unique and creative, as well as what sets them apart from everyone else.
Click here for the Cooking Contest Application!
If you cannot download the above application, applications will be available at www.huntingtonribfest.com, Huntington Ribfest on Facebook, Big Sandy Superstore Arena Box Office, Huntington's Kitchen and Simply Whisk. All applications must either be e-mailed, submitted to Facebook, or be postmarked to the Big Sandy Superstore Arena Box Office or post marked by August 9th to qualify for entry.
Coca-Cola & Army Fun Zone
The Coca-Cola & Army Fun Zone will be filled with fun activities for kids of all ages, including a football toss, basketball toss, Coca Cola interactive video game trailer, & Dasani mist tent.
Marketplace
The 2nd Annual Market Place at the Huntington Rib & Music Fest will be open during all event hours for 3 whole days this year- Friday through Sunday. The tent will feature local artisans selling a variety of wares including WV made gourmet foods, woodcrafts, jewelry and more!
Want to sign up to be a vendor? Click here for the application.
Huntington Motorcycle Bike Club
Saturday will also feature a bike show from 11 am to 3 pm. All motorcycles, makes & models welcome. $10 bike registration per bike also gets you and a guest into Ribfest that day! For more information or to pre-register call Mike @ 304-208-6967.
Texaco Country Showdown
Sunday starting at 1 p.m. WTCR wil give local singers their chance to make it to the Texaco Country Showdown finals
The 30th Annual Country Showdown is designed to find the most promising country music talent in America and to give these performers a chance to launch their professional music careers.
The Country Showdown begins each Spring with over 450 local talent contests sponsored by country music radio stations throughout the US. Winners advance to their respective State competitions held at leading fairs and expositions. Acts then compete for a $1,000 prize, the State Title and the opportunity to advance to one of five Regional Finals. It's the last step before the prestigious National Final held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. The audience cheers on the Regional Winners, as they compete for the Grand Prize of $100,000 and the National Title. A uniform judging system is used at all levels of competition to ensure fairness.