Crowds flocked to the second Tinley Park Ribfest July 4-7 at the 80th Avenue Metra station for ribs from all over the country and Australia. Besides other foods, visitors also enjoyed music, rides and a July 4 fireworks show.
2024 Tinley Park Ribfest
A stilt walker welcomes visitors to the Tinley Park Ribfest July 4.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
2024 Tinley Park Ribfest
Sizzling ribs were available from around the country and even Australia.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
2024 Tinley Park Ribfest
A worker cuts up meat at the Howling Coyote BBQ booth.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
2024 Tinley Park Ribfest
This pig shows off the trophies won by rom Blazin’ Bronco BBQ in Cleveland.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
2024 Tinley Park Ribfest
Bryce Hughes, 2, of Kenosha, Wis., opens for the Neighborhood Blues Band July 4 at Tinley Park Ribfest.
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2024 Tinley Park Ribfest
The Neighborhood Blues band took the stage July 4.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
2024 Tinley Park Ribfest
The Neighborhood Blues Band performs at Tinley Park Ribfest.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
2024 Tinley Park Ribfest
Caleb Green of Springfield, Ohio, does pullups at a Marine tent at the Tinley Park Ribfest.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
2024 Tinley Park Ribfest
Rides, including the Ballistic, gave Ribfest visitors a thrill.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
2024 Tinley Park Ribfest
Arica Willams and Benjamin Eckberg of Homewood enjoy the Fun Slide at the Tinley Park Ribfest.
