The Exchange Club of Naperville is in charge of the event.
Ribfest kicks off Friday
This year's fest will be hosted in Wheaton for the second time and ABC-7 is a proud sponsor of Ribfest.
Chairperson Jerry Kochurka joined ABC7 to talk about the purpose of the festival and what people can expect.
Third Eye Blind will headline Friday night, with other festival performers including 7th Heaven, Phil Vassar, Alexandra Key, Hillbilly Rockstarz, Danhattans, OMT and Superchar Band.
ABC7's Larry Mowry makes spectacular save at Ribfest
Admission to the festival is $5 and concert tickets are separate.
The festival runs from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
For more information visit www.ribfest.net.