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    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest
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    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    • Jeff Vorva The Times
    • Jul 11, 2023
    • Jul 11, 2023
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    Rain didn't put a damper on Tinley Park's first Ribfest, which drew 30,000 people for fun, music and fin July 1-4  in the south parking lot at the 80th Avenue Metra station.

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Alberto Tapia of Reno, Nev., shows off some of the ribs offered by Syndey, Australia-based Aussom Aussie at Ribfest.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    A crowd waits for Ribfest to open July 3.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    There were plenty of pineapples for tropical drinks at a Ribfest boost.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    The Red Roses were one of many bands entertaining at Tinley Park’s Ribfest.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Rib fans Nancy Yunker, left, and Linda Strzelczyk enjoy the offerings.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Rib vendors lined up at the July 1-4 Festival in the 80th Avenue Metra station parking lot. 

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Ribest featured a variety of food, entertainment and a carnival.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Rides were a big draw at Ribfest.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    State Rep. Justin Slaughter and his daughter Juliana enjoy the carnival at Ribfest.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    A tent provides cover from the July 3 heat for those enjoying ribs. 

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    Here's a taste of Tinley's first Ribfest

    The Howling Coyote showed off the trophies it has picked up at various festivals.

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