
Get ready for ribs, live music, and plenty of friendly competition.
Hosted by the East Cambridge Business Association (ECBA), the annual culinary showdown brings together some of Cambridge’s favorite restaurants to compete for the title of
"Best Ribs in Town"!
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Cambridge Street in East Cambridge,
between Fulkerson Street and Fifth Streets
Want the full Rib Fest experience? A Taste Ticket gets you 10 rib samples from participating restaurants of your choice — and a vote for the People’s Choice Award. Samples are first-come, first-served.
Taste Tickets sell out every year, so click below to purchase!
No ticket? No problem. Participating restaurants will also offer specially priced dishes from their fall menus.

This year’s live music lineup features local favorites:
Kids can get in on the fun, too, with crafts and games from East End House.
Our growing list of participating restaurants include:
Rib Fest is produced by ECBA with support from:

Looking to show off your love of Rib Fest all year round? Check out our merch store full of vintage Rib Fest designs!
East Cambridge Business Association
544 Cambridge St Cambridge MA 02141

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