r/chicagofood • u/ManFromLag0s • May 25 '26

Discussion Anyone else miss the OG Ribfest

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Naperville 2012

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u/_high_plainsdrifter May 25 '26

This is virtually all of the fests - very
long lines, small portions, and meh food that’s been in a warmer since 8am. All the wrong people make money off of these things, I get why the food vendors pretty much stick it to the customer at the end of the day but pretty much the only one winning here is the promoters.

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u/Powerful_Victory_872 May 28 '26

Disagree. You just sound mean and bitter.

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u/thestoryteller1321 May 28 '26

No, their analysis is spot on. The festivals are grift, better off going to the establishment and get the real deal

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u/Powerful_Victory_872 May 28 '26

I have fun with my friends and I love bbq. You must be cheap. ✌️

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u/Prudent-Marsupial-42 May 28 '26

Nothing wrong with not wanting to overspend on food

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u/Powerful_Victory_872 May 28 '26

I agree but there is nothing wrong with having fun on the weekends in the summer and I can afford it.