Ribfest

Get ready for four days of BBQ, live entertainment, family fun, and community at the 26th Annual Kanawha County Ribfest, September 10–13, 2026, at Shawnee Park in Dunbar, West Virginia!

Ribfest brings together award-winning rib and BBQ vendors serving up ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken, and all your festival favorites. Come hungry and stay for an entire day of entertainment and activities for all ages.

🎵 Live Entertainment – Enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the weekend.

🔥 World-Class BBQ – Sample incredible ribs and BBQ from professional rib teams and vendors.

🎈 Huge Kids Zone – Bring the whole family for inflatables, activities, and plenty of fun for the kids.

⚽ Ribfest Soccer Classic – Youth soccer takes over the fields at Shawnee Park during Ribfest weekend.

🚗 Sunday Cruise-In Car Show – Check out an awesome lineup of cars, trucks, street rods, and specialty vehicles on Sunday.

🤼 Big Time Wrestling – Live professional wrestling comes to Ribfest on Sunday for another family-friendly attraction.

More than just a food festival, Ribfest is a weekend built around great food, great music, family fun, and bringing our community together.

📅 September 10–13, 2026
📍 Shawnee Park – Dunbar, WV

Make plans to bring the family, grab a slab of ribs, enjoy the entertainment, and spend the weekend with us at the 26th Annual Kanawha County Ribfest!

Come hungry. Bring the family. Stay for the fun.