Madison Ribberfest Barbeque, Blues and Balloons

With the growth of Madison RibberFest along with the growth and development of Madisons Riverfront, meant a change of location for the Backyard Blast in 07. The location change was a huge hit! This years amateur event will once again take place on Vaughn Drive, from West Street to Mulberry Street; the same basic layout as the pro teams! People going to the area are able to walk easily through the new location and the excitement it generates is phenomenal; not to mention these benefits +Everything is much more accessible. Setting up and leaving is much easier and less time-consuming. +Enough well-shaded areas to go around. +Carry-in beverages are allowed at cook sites. (Not into the festival.) Competition times and set up will be the same as in past years and will be open for your use. There will be a cooks meeting with any special instructions late in the afternoon. At that time, you will be instructed how and when to provide samples for judging. An announcement will be made during a break in the music Friday evening; winners or their designees must be present to win.