Welcome
The 2008 Hudson Valley Ribfest will be bigger and better than ever! With more vendors, more delicious food, shorter lines, great music, fun kids activities, more contest teams, and our great backyard BBQ atmosphere, this year’s event will be the place to be for the entire family.
- When?
- Friday August 15 from 5pm-10pm
- Saturday August 16 from 11am-10pm
- (New England Barbecue Society Grilling Competition 12pm-2pm)
- Sunday August 17 from 11am-5pm
- (Kansas City Barbeque Society Barbeque Competition 12pm-2pm)
- Where?
- Ulster County Fairgrouds - 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
- Entry is still $5 per person per day (kids 12 and under are free)
- Included in entry fee is:
- Parking
- Musical Entertainment
- Entry to Contest Village and the Judging Room
- Free re-entry on the same day
- Delicious food and beverages available for purchase
- NO PETS PERMITTED, Thank you.
See you at the 2008 Hudson Valley Ribfest!
Judging the Contest
If you are interested in judging the NEBS grilling contest on Saturday, August 16 or the KCBS BBQ contest on Sunday, August 17, please fill out the form below and email to judges@hudsonvalleyribfest.org.
You MUST be a KCBS Certified Judge to register.
Judge Signup Form(56k)
Thank You!
The Ribfest wouldn't be possible without its wonderful sponsors. Thank you all for your ongoing support!








