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( Ribfest Chicago )

CHICAGO - Ribfest Chicago returns this weekend to the delight of barbecue lovers.

The festival is in its 25th year in Chicago's North Center neighborhood and is sponsored by Sweet Baby Ray's.

Ribfest Chicago

What we know:

Ribfest will take place Friday through Sunday at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue, Damen Avenue and Irving Park Road.

The street festival will run from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday and from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Attendees can sample ribs from more than a dozen vendors competing for two different titles: the People's Choice Award and the Judges' Pick, chosen by a panel of local celebrities.

Beyond the barbecue, Ribfest will feature two stages of live music, a bourbon and whiskey tasting experience with up

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