12th Annual Austin RibFest
Join us for the Urban Myth's 12th Austin RibFest on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 11 AM to 7 PM at Columbus Park, 5701 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL. Grillers and vendors compete for cash prizes ($1,000 for first, $700 for second, and $300 for third), with featured teams including Urban Smoke Café, Bigg Boy’s Brisket BBQ, Thelma’s BBQ & Seafood, The Original Brown Sugar BBQ, You Chill We Grill, Bear-B-Que, and Aaron Reid Full of Flavor. Registration for grillers and vendors is open, with additional information available via ribfestcookoff26@gmail.com.