The 9^th Annual Gatlinburg Ribfest & Wings celebration on April 22 is sure to be a tasty celebration of food and fun.

This highly anticipated event in the Great Smoky Mountains area features live entertainment, children’s activities, eating contests and a chance to sample a wide variety of delicious barbecued ribs and wings.  Ribfest runs from 5-9 pm with food sampling from 6-9 pm or until the wings run out. Afterward, the Gatlinburg Parkway turns into a giant street fair.

Live entertainment at Ribfest includes the classic tunes of the Beat Daddys and their soulful rock ‘n roll blues as well as the musical group Soulfinger, offering up some neo-classic soul.

A panel will judge and award prizes for the best ribs or wings in seven different categories. In addition, all of the participating vendors will vie for the “People’s Choice Award” as chosen by popular vote.

Hot wing eating contests sponsored by All Sauced Up will feature wings prepared in sauces such as “Blazing Bomb,” “Treacherous Tongue,” “Fire Pit Hell,” “Scorching Screaming” and “Next Day Disaster.” Prizes will be awarded to the “Hot Wing Eating Contest Champion of the Year.”

An armband for Ribfest & Wings may be purchased for $12 ($5 for kids).

For more information about activities, lodging and discount vacation packages in Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, visit www.GatlinburgVacationStore.com. For discount hotel and resort packages, including Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort and Wild Bear Falls indoor water park, visit www.WestgateReservations.com.

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