Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest

At this annual four-day event at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 12 rib teams will compete from all over the United States in hopes of garnering one of the three major awards: Best Ribs, Best Sauce and People's Choice. There will also be a kids activity wall with a rock climbing all, a super slide and swings. Admission is free from noon till 5 p.m. on Friday and then just $10 all weekend long (Friday after 5 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and Monday) and kids under 12 are admitted for free. On Monday (Memorial Day), all retired and active military personnel showing military ID will be admitted for free to the event. Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest is a rain or shine event. As always, parking is free all weekend long.