“Greatest Ribs in America”, “Golden Ribs Award”, “Best Sauce in the Nation” and numerous “People’s Choice Awards” are just a few of the Titles and Awards, the attending Rib Masters share amongst them. Last year’s winners of the “Best Ribs” and “Best Sauce” Awards will attend again and are ready to defend their titles.

Families will find plenty to do and will enjoy Games, Rides, Prizes, Thrill Shows, and Live Entertainment in our Interactive Kid’s Fun Zone.

Enjoy live music performances by local and national touring artists.

Gulf Coast Rhythm & RibFest is a major annual fundraising event benefiting United Community Centers, Inc. who provides educational, social and recreational programs to over 1,500 low income, and at-risk youth throughout Manatee County, Florida. Along with educational, social and recreational activities, the centers are heavily involved in programs to help economically disadvantaged youth find healthy solutions to the problems of poverty, drugs, crime, teen pregnancy and low self-esteem. United Community Centers, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization and all or a portion of contributions are tax-deductible. Inactive as of 2/1/18