Since the day after Ribfest 2012, organizers from the Exchange Club of Naperville have been putting together a lineup of outstanding entertainment for Ribfest 2013, including different singers and choirs to sing the National Anthem at specified times every day of the five-day barbecue festival. More recently, in light of the winning season for the Chicago Blackhawks, the Ribfest Entertainment Committee has arranged for the appearance of Jim Cornelison to sing The Star Spangled Banner at Ribest on Independence Day, July 4.
Cornelison is slated to sing the National Anthem on the Navistar Main Stage between the performances of Casey James and Love & Theft.
Blackhawks fans are invited to join in and cheer in true Blackhawk’s fashion as the Exchange Club of Naperville “honors our country, our servicemen and women, and our community,” said Julie Lichter, Ribfest publicity chairman. “Cornelison’s appearance is being sponsored by Briggs Paving and M/I Homes,” Lichter added.
The gates will open at noon on July 4. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at www.ribfest.net. The annual spectacular fireworks display is scheduled at dusk, likely about 9:30PM. Ribfest closes for the evening at 10PM.
Ribfest Entertainment Overview
Ribfest will be held July 3-7 in Knoch Park, Naperville. The Exchange Club of Naperville over the past 26 years, has been able to donate $13M from Ribfest proceeds to over 50 local agencies who are working for the elimination of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence.
Ribfest will present the annual fireworks display on July 4 with music being broadcast simultaneously by 95.9 The River.
Headliners for the 2013 Ribfest include Styx on July 3, Casey James and Love and Theft on July 4, Slash and Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators on July 5, Rick Springfield on July 6, and Lynyrd Skynyrd on July 7.
For up-to-date information like Ribfest on Facebook at Naperville Exchange Club’s Ribfest page or follow on Twitter @Ribfest_NXC.
Did you know? The Exchange Club is a national group of men and women working as volunteers to make our community a better place through its primary mission, the Prevention of Child Abuse, and through local community service projects. The club organizes fundraising activities such as Ribfest over the Fourth of July and promote Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities and to Prevent Child Abuse and Domestic Violence. If you are interested in any of the activities mentioned above, call (630) 259-1129 or visit www.ExchangeClub.org. The Exchange Club of Naperville welcomes and needs your help to continue this vital service to our community.
