Submitted by Patricia Yeager
AUGUSTA, NJ —In the summer, the Rock, Ribs & Ridges Festival kicks off the concert season with a unique Southern Rock music festival. It will return to the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, N.J. on June 23-25, presented by Franklin Sussex Auto Mall. A number of Southern rock legends will perform at the 13th annual music and barbecue festival, including the Artimus Pyle Band, 38 Special and Blackberry Smoke. Among the other must-see acts are the Devon Allman Project, Samantha Fish featuring Jesse Dayton, and Dead on Live performing Grateful Dead favorites.
A jury competition for “Best Ribs,” “Best Sauce,” and “People’s Choice Awards” will take place in addition to three days of music. Cowboys BBQ – Fort Worth, Texas; Bucks BBQ – Phillipsburg, NJ; Kimchi Smoke – Westwood, NJ; and Jim’s Smokin’ Que – Pittsburgh are among the ribbers confirmed to attend this year’s event. The restaurant will serve mouth-watering ribs, pulled pork, brisket, barbecue chicken, and classic sides to the public.
You can get 22 percent off gate prices before prices go up at www.rockribsandridges.com. For advance ticket sales, visit www.rockribsandridges.com. Aside from General Admission and VIP admission, festival-goers can stay in their RV or camp immediately adjacent to the festival area at the Fairgrounds. As part of the camper perks, Preacher Stone and Friends will perform a special concert Saturday night, restrooms and showers will be available 24 hours a day, and breakfast will be served Sunday morning. Buy your 2023 camping and RV passes now before they sell out. Prices are subject to change.
On Friday and Saturday, festival-goers can purchase group table seating in the Miller Mezzanine in addition to General Admission and VIP shaded reserved-seat passes.