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🍖🚨 If you've never been to Hendricks County Rib-Fest, this is your sign to go this year!
One of Hendricks County's biggest summer traditions is back with BBQ, family fun, inflatables, live entertainment, a 5K, kids races, and fireworks to end the night. 🎆
📍 Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds
📅 June 27, 2026
⏰ Event Hours: 10AM–10PM
💲 Admission: FREE
🚗 Parking: $10 per vehicle (enter Gate 5 off North County Road 200 East)

🏃 START THE DAY WITH THE RIB RUN
The 12th Annual Rib Run 5K kicks off at 9AM and is perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities. The course is flat (hello Indiana 👋) and a fun way to start your day before diving into all the Rib-Fest fun.
Registration includes:
✔️ Rib Run t-shirt
✔️ Premier finisher medal
✔️ Electronic bib timing with pace tracking
✔️ Award eligibility
✔️ $5 coupon toward food or drinks
✔️ Early access to the inflatables and bounce houses
👟 Bringing kids? The Kids Riblet Run starts at 10AM and is a ¼-mile fun run that officially kicks off the opening of Rib-Fest. After the race, stick around for inflatables, food, games, and all the festival fun.

🍖 FIRST-TIMER TIP:
Food vendors use a ticket system!
Before getting in line for food, you'll need to purchase tickets from one of the ticket booths. Once you have your tickets, you can use them at participating food vendors. Trust me—grab your tickets first and save yourself an extra trip.

✨ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
• Admission to Rib-Fest is FREE
• Parking is $10 per vehicle
• Alcohol is available for purchase
• Bring lawn chairs or blankets for the evening entertainment and fireworks
• Come hungry because you'll find BBQ vendors from all over serving up their best ribs and festival favorites

🎡 FUN FOR KIDS:
• Bounce houses & inflatables
• Kids Riblet Run
• Games & Animals
• Family-friendly entertainment
• Vendor booths
• Fireworks after dark

My advice? Make a day of it. Start with the Rib Run, let the kids race in the Riblet Run, grab some BBQ, enjoy the inflatables, and stay for the fireworks.

👇 Want all the details, race registration information, parking tips, and festival highlights?

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🎥 The Hoosier Mama