Ribfest
Exchange Happenings – Police Officer of the Year is honored
Ron Amato serves on the Americanism Committee for our club, the committee charged with coordinating recognition of first responders who go beyond the call...
Challenge Butter Corn-off-the-Cob Eating Contest returns to Ribfest
Challenge Butter, an award-winning leading butter brand, is spreading fun and flavor at Naperville’s Ribfest with the Challenge Butter Corn-off-the-Cob Eating Contest. This family-friendly...
Exchange Happenings – Ribfest 2018
Ribfest 2018 will take place from Independence Day, July 4, through July 7 in Knoch Park. Come and enjoy wonderfully cooked ribs and outstanding...
The Buckinghams return with ‘sunshine rock’ to Ribfest 2018 on Independence Day
Above / For the sixth time, The Buckinghams will return with 1960s classic rock favorites to perform at Ribfest. They'll take the Main Stage...
Exchange Happenings – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, first declared in 1983 by presidential proclamation. Since then, April has been a time to acknowledge the importance...
Naperville Lions donates $29,000 to support its mission
Above / For more than 20 years, the Naperville Noon Lions Club Funnel Cakes Booth at Ribfest has been one of many ways the...
Stray Cats purrfect fit to open Navistar Main Stage for 2018 Ribfest
Ribfest “will rock this town” on Wed., July 4, on the Navistar Main Stage at Knoch Park in Naperville. The Naperville Ribfest Entertainment Committee,...
Exchange Happenings – Let’s build Exchange
When you hear the word Exchange, usually a volunteer organization doesn’t come to mind.
Let me tell you a little about Exchange as it’s associated...
Naperville Exchange Club donates $50K to Care Center at Edward Hospital
Above / From left,Nancy Welsh, Edward Hospital (EH); Nicole Berger, Edward Foundation; Nina Sittler, EH; Candace Hanson, EH; Janet McCants, EH; Elyse Foltyniewicz, EH;...
Steven Tyler will bring his brand of music to Ribfest 2018 on July 7
Above / Steven Tyler and the Loving Mary Band will headline at Ribfest 2018 on Sat., July 7, in Knoch Park, located at 724 S....
2017 Ribfest wraps up after four sunny days of fun, food and music
Above / Many Exchange Club of Naperville past presidents and Ribfest past chairs showed up Sunday morning to judge ribs for a special 30th...
Judges’ decision is final, Uncle Bub’s has best ribs and best sauce for 2017 Ribfest
Above / Uncle Bub's takes home trophies for the best ribs and best sauce from 2017 Ribfest.
Today’s the day! Judges assembled at 11AM July 2,...
Popular places to view the Naperville fireworks
Above / Enjoy professionally displayed fireworks. Remember, backyard fireworks are illegal in Illinois. Be mindful of essential fire safety tips before, during and after Independence...
Ribfest hosts one of nation’s qualifying events for Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest
Above / Ribfest hosted Nathan's Famous Hot Dog-eating Contest qualifying circuit on July 1, 2017. Eight new contestants who ate countless franks were introduced...
Photo Gallery: Toby Keith rocks Ribfest
Country star Toby Keith put on quite a display of country hits and patriotic tunes as the weather was perfect for the first day...
Enter Corn-off-the-Cob Contest every afternoon at Ribfest
Above / Ribfest is set to host the Annual Challenge Butter Corn-off-the-Cob Eating Contest. (PN File Photo 2016)
UPDATE, July 4, 2018 / The Annual Challenge...
Ribfest introduces Curly Hamilton
When members of the Exchange Club of Naperville met for the Ribfest Mascot Reveal at Naperville Bank & Trust on June 17, the public...
Exchange Happenings – The Exchange Club of Naperville’s Ribfest 2017
The Exchange Club of Naperville was chartered in 1987 to help eliminate child abuse and domestic violence in our community, to promote Americanism and...
Exchange Club celebrates 30 Years of Ribfest and giving for a cause
Above / During the 2012 Allocations Committee Luncheon in the Pavilion at Meson Sabika, Diane Simmons and Barry Greenberg, Co-Chairmen of the Exchange Club...
Bank on ‘Curly Hamilton’ to delight kids of all ages at 2017 Ribfest
Above / Naperville Bank & Trust President Tom Miers and several family members were on hand to introduce Curly Hamilton, the 2017 Ribfest mascot....
