Friday, September 12
Saturday, September 13
The 11th Annual BBQ-n-Blues is on September 12, 2025, and we’ll be celebrating with Bands, BBQ & a Rib Cook-Off Contest. Held on First Street between Marquette & Gooding in historic downtown La Salle, bands will begin at 5:00 pm with the Rib Cook-Off turn in at 6:00 pm and the winner announced at 8:30 pm. Enjoy some of area’s best blues bands and don’t forget to grab some legendary BBQ! Free admission and free parking on all City streets and lots.
The rib cook-off kicks off at 7 AM that day and contestants have until 6 PM to turn-in their masterpieces. Judging will begin promptly at 6 PM and award-winning ribs announced at 8:30 PM. 7 AM: Rib Cook Off Check-in Begins 6 PM: Rib Cook Off Turn In
