2026 Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff is returning for its third year!
Temporarily moving to the Stadium Park Parking Lot this year – only a short walk from the front door of the Pro Football Hall of Fame – this event features award-winning ribs vendors, free concerts, beverages for all ages, activities, fireworks and more! Join us May 22-24 for a weekend filled with food and entertainment that everyone will enjoy.
Admission is FREE all three days.
Dates & times
- May 22: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- May 23: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- May 24: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Location
- Stadium Park Parking Lot along Fulton Road near Stadium Park Drive – about 200 yards from the front door of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Event highlights
- Barbecue & other food: Enjoy a variety of expertly crafted ribs from local, regional and national pit masters. In addition to ribs, vendors will be offering other festival foods and drinks.
- Beer & seltzers: Available in the Beer Garden sponsored by Jerzee's Sports Grille.
- Live music: Daily live music on the Roto-Rooter Music Stage.
- Fireworks: The eye-catching display is scheduled for Sunday evening and is presented by Rice's Landscapes Redefined.
- The 720 Market Experience
- Car Show
- Ohio Burn Unit-Fire performances
- Safety Force’s Touch-A-Truck
Save the date, spread the word and join us at the Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff for a legendary event filled with flavor, fun and football.
To help honor the meaning of Memorial Day Weekend, $1 from each alcoholic beverage sold will be donated to Wreaths Across America.
Event schedule
FRIDAY, MAY 22
- 3-10 p.m. — Ribs Burnoff hours
- 3-9 p.m. — Touch A Truck
- 6-9 p.m. — Old Skool Cleveland
- 9-10 p.m. — Ohio Burn Unit Fire Performance
SATURDAY, MAY 23
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. — Ribs Burnoff hours
- 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Car Show
- 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — The 720 Market Experience
- 3-5 p.m. — The Buck Naked Band
- 7-9 p.m. — The Shootouts
- 9-10 p.m. — Ohio Burn Unit Fire Performance
SUNDAY, MAY 24
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Ribs Burnoff hours
- 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Car Show
- 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — The 720 Market Experience
- 7:30-9:30 p.m. — ZOSO- The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
- 9:30 p.m. — Fireworks Show presented by Rice's Landscapes Redefined
Vendor awards
A panel of judges will sample ribs and sauce on Saturday, May 23, to determine this year’s award winners. Hall of Famer JACK HAM is scheduled to serve on that panel.