Naperville Rib Fest and Summer Food Safety Tips

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The 4th of July weekend brings us the Naperville Rib Fest and many opportunities to eat outdoors at summer festivals and family picnics. The Naperville Rib Fest features hot BBQ ribs, and fireworks, and live music that will bring you back to the 1980s . The Naperville Rib Fes t runs from July 3, 2008, through Sunday, July 6th, 2008.

Naperville Rib Fest

Highlights of the Naperville Rib Fest include ribs, and anappearance by REO Speedwagon . Also performing at the 2008 Naperville Rib Fest will be TedNugent, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Trace Adkins, and others.

Hours for the Naperville Rib Festa are noon until 10:00p.m.Children 12 and up, and adults pay a $10 admission charge toattend the Naperville Rib Fest. Children 11 and under can enterNaperville Rib Fest for free. On July 4, the gates open to thepublic a 8pm for the fireworks show, at 9:30pm.

In addition to BBQ ribs, the Naperville Rib Fest serves up beer, desserts, and other food entrees.

Naperville Rib Fest takes place in Knoch Park, Naperville Illinois.The Naperville Rib Fest is a rain or shine event. Be advised thatdue to safety reasons, the Naperville Rib Fest does limit thenumber of people that can be on the grounds at one time. Go toNaperville Rib Fest early.

Save money on gas and help alleviate the parking problem by carpooling with friends to the Naperville Rib Fest early. The Naperville Rib Fest folkssuggest that Naperville Rib Fest attendees park in one of theremote parking lots and take a shuttle buss to to the event.

Summer Food Festival Safety Tips

1. Trust your Senses

If you purchase a food item from a booth at a summer food festival and you notice an odd smell before you bite into it,don't eat it. Trust that you know how certain foods should smell - whether it's hummus or potato salad.

It's also a good idea to return to the booth and discreetly let the food vendors know that the particular food item may not be safe to serve.