MADISON, In. (WDRB) -- Get your fill at the 23rd annual Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues Festival.

WDRB's Keith Kaiser gets a look around Madison, Indiana before the big event.

This event has grown into one of the biggest BBQ and blues festivals in the region where you can enjoy national touring musicians, BBQ, beer, wine, bourbon and entertainment.

Experience the KCBS BBQ competition, Backyard BBQ amateur competition on Friday, BBQ Village, Kidz Q BBQ competition, Indiana Vintage Market on Saturday, lawn games and more.

Music Lineup

Friday, Aug. 15:

  • Jordan A. Wilson Coalition with Jimmy Davis - 6:00 p.m.
  • Bywater Call - 8:00 p.m.
  • GA-20 - 10:00 p.m.

Gates open at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. 

Saturday, Aug. 16:

  • Jeff Shew & The Late-Night Crew - 11:30 a.m.
  • Jack Whittle - 1:30 p.m.
  • Ricky Nye Inc Featuring Noah Wotherspoon - 3:30 p.m.
  • Ben Chapman - 5:30 p.m.
  • Robert Jon & The Wreck - 7:30 p.m.
  • Shemekia Copeland - 9:30 p.m.

BG Johnson Band will be performing in between bands near the beer garden. 

Gates open at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Click here to get tickets to the Madison Ribberfest.

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