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A party with a Purpose

WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE
GULF COAST RHYTHM & RIBFEST!

Updates Coming Soon

DON'T MISS THE EVENT OF THE YEAR!
APRIL 11 - 13, 2014
AT THE MANATEE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

Vendor Inquiry

If you have never been a Vendor at any of our Ribfest events, please send us an email and be sure to include the following information:

  • Contact name and Email
  • Contact number
  • The type of products you offer
  • A photograph of your operation
  • A list of recent festivals you have participated in

Once we receive the requested information, we will send you a Vendor Application if the above items are acceptable and if we have availability at this year’s festival.

Thank You!

Sponsor Inquiry

Don’t miss your opportunity to place your products and services in front of the THOUSANDS that will attend Gulf Coast Rhythm and Rib Fest.

Sponsorship levels range from $500 up to $15,000.

We can even customize a sponsorship package that is perfect for your company. Click here to email us or call us at 941-746-7470 ext. 227

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and

Budweiser

April 11 - 13, 2014
Manatee County Fairgrounds

VOLUNTEERS

Please consider volunteering your time at the 8th Annual Gulf Coast Rhythm & Ribfest. You will not only have fun volunteering at the event, but are able to stay before and after your shifts to enjoy the music and food. It will truly be a great weekend!

RIBMASTERS

“Greatest Ribs in America”, “Golden Ribs Award”, “Best Sauce in the Nation” and numerous “People’s Choice Awards” are just a few of the Titles and Awards, the attending Rib Masters share amongst them. Last year’s winners of the “Best Ribs” and “Best Sauce” Awards will attend again and are ready to defend their titles.

TICKETS

Coming Soon

KIDS FEST

Families will find plenty to do and will enjoy Games, Rides, Prizes, Thrill Shows, and Live Entertainment in our Interactive Kid’s Fun Zone.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

For sponsorship opportunites, CLICK HERE

Gulf Coast Rhythm & RibFest is a major annual fundraising event benefiting United Community Centers, Inc. who provides educational, social and recreational programs to over 1,500 low income, and at-risk youth throughout Manatee County, Florida. Along with educational, social and recreational activities, the centers are heavily involved in programs to help economically disadvantaged youth find healthy solutions to the problems of poverty, drugs, crime, teen pregnancy and low self-esteem. United Community Centers, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization and all or a portion of contributions are tax-deductible.