Porky's Rib Fest to feature Foghat at Toyota Park on June 29

Foghat will perform June 29 at Toyota Park.

By Bob Bong
Desplaines Valley News


Porky's Rib Fest is a one-of-a-kind festival that offers something for practically everyone.

The inaugural four-day festival is bringing premier barbecue restaurants and vendors, live music, a carnival, car show, fireworks and classic rockers Foghat to Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview, from June 27-30.

"We will have four days of great food, great music and fun for all ages," said organizer John Zapa.

Headlining the musical offerings will be Foghat, who will perform from 9-11 p.m. on June 29. The British band scored a number of hits including "Slow Ride," "Fool for the City" and "I Just Want to Make Love to You."

Other performers on the schedule are country singer Jared Blake, who was a contestant on the first season of "The Voice"; classic rock cover band Hairbangers Ball, Kiss cover band Kings, Led Zeppelin cover band Kashmir and Jimmy Buffet cover band South of Disorder. For a complete list of bands and times, visit http://www.porkysribfest.com.

Rib vendors will include local favorites Chicago BBQ Company and Uncle Bub's BBQ from Westmont as well as Big Boned BBQ from Tennessee, Texas Thunder BBQ from the Lone Star State and even Aussom Aussie Australian BBQ from Down Under.

Other food choices will include ice cream and pizza.

Porky's Rib Fest is a show for all ages and that means there will be a daily carnival for the kids, a car show for adults from 1-5 p.m. on June 30, a huge fireworks show for everyone at dusk on June 29.

Fest hours are 4-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 27-28, from 1-11 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, and from noon to 11 p.m. on Sunday, June 30.

Tickets range from $30 for a four-day pass to $10 for a daily pass. There is a $25 Foghat VIP pass that includes front of stage seating. Tickets for kids 6-12 are $5 per day ($15 for four-day pass). Admission is free for children under 6.

Parking is free if tickets are purchased online at www.porkysribfest.com.

Sponsors and vendors are still being sought. If interested, please call 708-378-0102 or visit www.porkysribfest.com.