Labadie Rib Fest 2026 in Bay City

The annual Labadie Rib Fest takes place each July and features live music, vendors, family-friendly activities, a 5K run/walk, a cornhole tournament, and plenty of delicious ribs to enjoy.

When is the 2026 Labadie Rib Fest?

Festival dates are as follows,

Thursday, July 23rd, 2026: 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Friday, July 24th, 2026: Noon to 11:00 PM
Saturday, July 25th, 2026: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sunday, July 26th, 2026: Noon to 10:00 PM

Where is the Labadie Rib Fest held?

The fun takes place at Veterans Memorial Park on John F. Kennedy Drive in Bay City, Michigan (48706).

What bands are performing at Labadie Rib Fest 2026?

Thursday, July 23rd, 2026: Classic Seger and Elminator. Tributes to Bob Seger and ZZ Top
Friday, July 24th, 2026: Smash Mouth and Sister Hazel
Saturday, July 25th, 2026: Night Ranger and Firehouse
Sunday, July 26th, 2026: Chris Janson and Family Tradition

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows begin at 6:00 PM, with gates opening at 5:00 PM. On Sunday, the concert will start at 5:00 PM, and the gates will open at 4:00 PM.

Admission to Labadie Rib Fest is $10, and kids 12 and under are free. This does not include admission to concerts. Show tickets are sold separately and can be purchased here.

When is the Labdie Rib Fest 5K run/walk?

The 5K is Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Registration begins at 9:00 AM.

When is the Cornhole Tournament?

There are two tournaments, one on Friday, July 24th, and again on Saturday, July 25th. Registration and additional details can be found here.

Here's to another great year at Labadie Rib Fest!

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