Festival creating old-time rock-and-roll atmosphere

AUGUSTA — The summer outdoor concert and grilling season gets fired up as legendary artists and competitive rib teams from around the country, including the Garden State’s own but not aptly-named Texas Smoke BBQ of Jefferson, create an old time rock-and-roll festival experience at the 8th annual Rock, Ribs & Ridges festival, June 24-25, 2017 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta.
Presented by Franklin Sussex Auto Mall, Rock, Ribs & Ridges is two days of great music and mouthwatering BBQ. The 2017 bash features 9 bands including Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels, Blackberry Smoke, Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, Marshall Tucker Band, the Kentucky Headhunters and more.
Barbecue fans will have the opportunity to enjoy great food throughout the weekend including ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and wings from award-winning top chefs from around the country who will be competing in a juried rib cook-off, as well as a selection of craft beers. New additions to the menu include chicken wings, lobster rolls and crab cakes.
Competitive rib teams will be comprised of 2016 defending “Best Ribs” champion Pigtails BBQ of West Salem, OH; two-time “Best Ribs,” three-time “Best Sauce” and two-time “People’s Choice” winner Texas Smoke BBQ of Jefferson, NJ; two-time “People’s Choice” winner Butch’s Smack Your Lips BBQ of Mt. Laurel, NJ; 2016 “Best Sauce” winner Skin & Bones of Arcadia, FL; and newcomer Off the Bone BBQ from Pickerington, Ohio.