September 16-19, 2010
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Mark your calendars now for the 2010 Rock 'n Rib Festival in Downtown Tulsa. Four days of championship BBQ and live music are slated for September 16-19, 2010 on Third Street and Frisco Avenue in Downtown Tulsa.
Inaugural Festival Brings Thousands to Downtown
Desperado’s BBQ of Hinckley, OH was awarded the Urban Tulsa “Best of Show” Award at the inaugural 2009 Rock ‘n Rib Festival presented by Rib Crib BBQ & Grill. The outdoor festival welcomed 24, 301 visitors to Downtown Tulsa from September 17-20, 2009 to enjoy ribs from seven championship "pitmasters" and music from 13 bands on the ONEOK Stage.
Desperado’s, led by “pitmaster” Chris Glaser has been taking their award-winning barbeque to festivals across the country since 1989. Their specialties include succulent fall-off-the-bone pork ribs, meaty beef ribs, huge pork sandwiches, and chicken. Their trademark pink stickers with the phrase "Lick My Ribs" are given to each guest who stops buy their massive tent. Their rib recipe was chosen as the best by a panel of 9 judges comprised of representatives from the local media, festival sponsors, and the Tulsa Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Rasta Joe’s Jamaican BBQ from Plymouth, IN took the runner-up trophy. Judges particularly liked “Rasta Joe” Alexander’s signature barbecue sauce, a blend of local spices and Jamaican rum that he brushes on his hickory-smoked pork ribs.
SEPTEMBER 16-19, 2010
DOWNTOWN TULSA
TULSA WELCOMES THESE CONFIRMED 2010 WORLD-CHAMPION BBQ "PITMASTERS":
Big Boned BBQ, Hixon, TN
Cowboy's BBQ, Fort Worth, TX
Desperado's BBQ, Hinckley, OH
Johnson's BBQ, Chesapeake, VA
Texas Rib Rangers, Denton, TX
Willingham's World Champion BBQ, Memphis, TN
PROSPECTIVE 2010 VENDORS:
We are presently accepting applications for vendors/exhibitors for our 2010 Rock 'n Rib Festival in the following categories:
Ice Cream/Shaved Ice
Wineries
Casinos/Gaming Resorts
Grills/Charcoal Grill Manufacturers
Gift/Non-Food Items
Gifts/Jewelry
Gifts/Clothing
Fried Food
Turkey Legs
Onion Blossoms/Potatoes
Deep Fried Desserts
Popcorn
Childrens' Activities
Motorsports/Motorcycle Dealer
We are NOT ACCEPTING applications for the following types of vendors/exhibitors:
Rib/BBQ Vendors
Funnel Cake/Corn Dogs
Limeades
Margaritas
Beverages
Candy
Candles/Scentsy
Face Painting
Henna Tattoos
Musicians/Bands
WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR RIB VENDORS OR MUSICIANS FOR THE 2010 FESTIVAL. Other Prospective vendors and exhibitors may contact Jeff Nickler, Booking and Special Events Manager at jn@smgtulsa.com.
