The 25th Annual Rhythm & Ribs Festival and fundraiser will feature music legend Travis Tritt, national recording artists, award-winning barbeque with regional and national BBQ Champions, live music, arts and craft vendors, and activities in downtown historic St. Augustine, Florida at Francis Field from Friday, October 15 until Sunday, October 17.

Founded by St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary Club in 1995 as an event with proceeds donated to charitable organizations for local and international service-oriented projects, the family-friendly weekend will attract locals and visitors. Key sponsors include Bozard Ford, Budweiser, and Canan Law. Additional sponsors include Adams Entertainment, Bacardi, Bud Lite Seltzer, Business Builders, Jacksonville’s Country WQIK 99.1 FM, Stillhouse, and more.

This year, music is highlighted on Saturday night with headliner Travis Tritt who remains a key influence in country music, southern rock, blues, gospel, and honky-tonk genres attracting fans across the globe. Notably, he will play selections from his first original full-length album in more than a decade.

Also, performing throughout the weekend will be Darrell Rae Music, Davis & The Loose Cannons, DJ EL, Jordan Fletcher, Luke Langford Band, Muscadine Bloodline, The Carpetbaggers, and Walker Montgomery. Additionally, One Good Ring will perform with musicians honoring the legendary Grateful Dead.

Click here to see the music lineup.

The event also features delicious barbecue with chefs competing for the best food items, people’s choice barbecue awards, and an array of vendors featuring arts and crafts, and more.

ADMISSION & FESTIVAL TIMES:

Friday, October 15th: 5-10 PM
Adults: $10 online $15 at the gate
15 & under: Free

Saturday, October 16th: 12-10 PM
Adults: $10 at the gate (12-2 PM) //  $25 online, $35 at the gate (2-10 PM)
15 & under: Free

Sunday, October 17th: 11 AM - 5 PM
Adults: $5 at the gate
15 & under: Free

**VIP Weekend Access tickets are available online only for $150 per person and include exclusive viewing areas next to the stage with first come first serve seating, private restrooms, access to the exclusive premium cash liquor bar, commemorative items, and re-entry to the festival. Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed. No coolers or outside food and drinks are permitted along with no dogs or pets, and no overnight camping.

Gate entry tickets are available for cash only with no re-entry permitted. On Saturday, with the purchase of five tickets, attendees get one free, available online only.

Children 15 years of age and younger may attend events at no charge.

PARKING:

Parking is available at the Historic Downtown Parking Facility next to the festival field. All-day parking is $15. Residents can use a ParkNow card for $3 parking all day.

Visit the website for more information. Additional City parking facilities include Handicapped Parking and Overnight Parking.

On SATURDAY ONLY, free parking and shuttle transportation is available by the City of St. Augustine and paid for by the St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary. The shuttle will run from 8 AM until 11 PM with pick-up and delivery every 20 to 25 minutes from two parking locations on the north side of the city:

St. Johns County Health Department: 200 San Sebastian View
North San Marco Lot: 301 San Marco Avenue.

Additional Rotary Club sanctioned parking lots are located around the festival field for $10 all day.

About St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary Club

With the help of approximately 200 volunteers including Rotarians, friends, and family, more than 2000 hours of help are volunteered over the weekend. What began as a small Barbeque Fest (its original name), Rhythm & Ribs has grown and attracts music lovers and barbeque aficionados who enjoy the Festival weekend. During the event’s history, the music lineup has expanded to include previous headliners such as JJ Grey & MOFRO, Sister Hazel, Rusted Root, Leon Russell, Dave Mason, and the Marshall Tucker Band, among others