Smoke This: Rib Fest

The East Cambridge Business Association (ECBA) and DivcoWest are proud to present The East Cambridge Business Association “Smoke This” Rib Fest 2021, on September 26, 2021 from 12:00 noon – 4:00pm. The Rib Fest and Street Fair will take place on Cambridge Street in East Cambridge, between Fulkerson Street and Fifth Street.

The Rib Fest is a culinary showdown pitting pit master against pit master for the title of the best ribs in town. The event is perfect for all ages so come and enjoy some BBQ, live music and so much more. There will be plenty of food and fun to be had, but for the best chance to sample a variety of ribs and to cast your vote for the People’s Choice, you’ll need a Taste Ticket which will get you 10 rib samples from the restaurants of your choice at a first come first serve basis. Taste Tickets go on sale SOON, so keep an eye out here for details. Taste Tickets sell out every year, so each restaurant will also be selling a dish at a great price, showcasing food from their fall menu. So even if you miss out on buying a Taste Ticket, you can still enjoy tasty food from some of the best restaurants in Cambridge!

The growing list of participating restaurants include Atwood’s Tavern, Formaggio Kitchen, Lone Star Taco Bar, Loyal Nine, Puritan & Co., Shy Bird, and more.

There will also be live music featuring some favorite local bands. Keep an eye out for an updated list!

Rib Fest is a perfect opportunity to get a taste of the local fare in and near East Cambridge and is produced by The East Cambridge Business Association and sponsored by DivCoWest, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, New England Development, Boston Properties, Cambridge Savings Bank, CambridgeSide, East Cambridge Savings Bank, Leggat McCall, Naveo Credit Union, Avalon Bay Communities, Cambridge Housing Authority, MIT, and Urban Spaces LLC.

The mission of the East Cambridge Business Association is to promote and maintain sustainable commerce in East Cambridge; to be a single voice for its members; to promote activities that bond East Cambridge businesses with their neighborhood; to preserve the historical integrity and importance of East Cambridge; and to promote an active stewardship of our neighborhood.