Ribfest

Enjoy ribs, live music and community fun at Yellow Ribbon Ribfest on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the National Guard Readiness Center in Arden Hills. Gates open at noon, with a military ceremony, rib-tasting competition and live entertainment from Rich & the Resistors. Admission and entertainment are free, with food and beverages available for purchase. Proceeds support Minnesota’s service members, veterans and military families through Minnesota Building Trades Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.