Labadie Rib Fest Concerts Rock Bay City This Weekend

The annual Labadie Rib Fest is lighting up Bay City with mouthwatering BBQ and music.

The highly anticipated annual event officially kicked off yesterday, Thursday, July 24th, 2025, marking the beginning of a fun-filled weekend in Bay City.

Festivities will continue throughout the weekend, offering guests plenty of opportunities to enjoy the food, music, and entertainment. The event hours for each day are as follows,

• Saturday, July 26th, 2025: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Sunday, July 27th, 2025: Noon to 10:00 PM

Where is the Labadie Rib Fest in Bay City?

The event is at Veterans Memorial Park, right off John F. Kennedy Drive in Bay City, Michigan, 48706. It’s a great spot with plenty of room to kick back, eat some ribs, and enjoy live music.

What bands are playing at Labadie Rib Fest 2025?

• Blue Oyster Cult on Saturday, July 26th, 2025. Tickets here.
• Trace Adkins on Sunday, July 27th, 2025. Tickets here.

Gates for all shows open at 5:00 PM and shows start at 6:00 PM.

Your concert ticket also serves as your all-access pass to the entire Labadie Rib Fest grounds. If you’re not planning to attend a concert but still want to enjoy the food vendors, family activities, and festival atmosphere, general admission is available for just $10 per person.

Children aged 12 and under are welcome to join the fun for free and do not require an entry ticket.

You can see a list of events below.