Submitted by the Naperville Ribfest
Naperville Ribfest announces the event’s first ever “El Dia de los Hispanos” or “Hispanic Day” to be held Saturday, July 5 during the 2014 four-day festival, July 3-6, at Knoch Park, Naperville.
Ribfest is sponsored by the Naperville Exchange Club and is a local family tradition of award-winning rib competition, live music, carnival rides, and fun. It annually draws nearly 250,000 attendees.
“We have noticed an increasing Hispanic presence at Ribfest and want to welcome this ever-growing community in a special way,” said Don Emery, Ribfest Marketing and PR Chair. “It’s an affordable, fun-filled outing for the entire family!”
On July 5, Ribfest will feature Latino music from 12-10 p.m., including a special appearance from the nationally renowned band, “Del Castillo.” Del Castillo is an award-winning musical group that fuses rock, Latin, blues, and world music. Their music has appeared in soundtracks for “Spy Kids 3D”, “Once Upon a Time in Mexico”, “Sin City”, and “Kill Bill Vol. II” and they have toured nationally with such diverse acts as Styx, Los Lonely Boys, Ozomatli, Don Henley, Los Lobos, and Willie Nelson.
In addition, the day will feature Viaje, La Obra (www.laobramusic.com), Rio Bamba (www.riobambaband.com) y Contrabanda Live (www.contrabandalive.com). For a complete list, visitwww.ribfest.net/hispanicday.
Family specials are available at the gate from 12-3 p.m., including carnival passes good for unlimited rides on the midway for only $10 per person and $5 pulled pork sandwiches.
In addition to the rows of mouthwatering rib vendors from all over the country, the food court will feature cuisine from Sergio’s Cantina, a popular Mexican restaurant from Geneva, IL. Dozens of free family events are available throughout the day including a petting zoo, inflatables, stage shows, reptiles, magic acts, and events from Disney and the Chicago White Sox.
Adult tickets are $10 per person at the gate and children under 11 are admitted free. Free off-site parking and shuttle are available. For more information, see the website at ribfest.net.
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