Happy Harry’s Ribfest

RibFest 2025 Begins

The seminal BBQ event in the Red River Valley is getting close to its 30th installment, though organizers aren't positive exactly how close.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “I mean, I think anywhere there’s smoke, there’s flavor,” said Lauren Vega of Cowboys Barbeque and Rib Co. It’s the good kind of smoke, though, as the haze floating down from the Canadian border has largely cleared – just in time to be replaced by sweeter fumes from the grills of masters. The hosts of Happy…

Four-Day 2024 Ribfest is Underway

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Pitmasters from all around the world are taking over the Fargodome this weekend for the annual Ribfest. Pitmasters at the event serve up some of the best barbeque in the world all in the Fargodome parking lot. And this year is no different, with smoked brisket, sausages, and of course mouth-watering ribs. Dan Johnson of Johnson’s…

LIVE: RibFest Begins And Brings The End Of A Rib-Slinging Era

The biggest news in Fargo is clearly the first day of Happy Harry's RibFest

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The biggest news in Fargo is clearly the first day of Happy Harry’s RibFest. Four days of meat and music start Wednesday. Slingin’ ribs is a way of life for many of these vendors. Both Aussom Aussie Australian Barbecue and Desperado’s BB! & Ribs started in 1988. But this is the RibFest swan song for…

More Than 41,000 People Take In RibFest 2022 in Fargo

RibFest/FacebookFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another Happy Harry’s RibFest is in the record books and the festival had a pretty good turnout, especially by looking at the crowd for “Firehouse” Saturday night. More than 41,000 people walked through the gates of RibFest during the four-day event last week in the parking lot at Fargdome. Blazin Bronco was the winner of this…

Ribfest vendors say Fargo is one of the best places to serve BBQ

You can smell it in the air. Day two of Happy Harry's RibFest draws out meat lovers to try smoked ribs, pulled pork, chicken and brisket.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The 26th Annual Happy Harry’s RibFest continues to attract a stable of vendors all over the country and even Australia to answer the BBQ cravings of people in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Vendors say the community and hospitality of Fargo keeps them coming back year after year. “You can talk to any vendor out here anywhere we go…

LIVE: Falling Off The Bone At This Year’s RibFest

KVRR's Brandon Blakney gets his hands on some of this year's ribs at Happy Harry's Ribfest

  KVRR’s Brandon Blakney calls himself our BBQ taste guru. So we sent the North Carolina native to the FargoDome to check out this year’s Happy Harry’s RibFest. Find out how he says the ribs this weekend stack up with the best. Categories: Morning – In The Community Tags: fargodome, Happy Harry’s Ribfest

Scott Stapp is out, Johnny Holm Band is in for Ribfest

Happy Harry’s RibFest takes place June 8th - 11th outdoors at the Fargodome

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Organizers of Happy Harry’s Ribfest announces a switch up to this year’s lineup. Scott Stapp of Creed will no longer be coming to Fargo next week. They are citing health concerns within his touring party. The Johnny Holm Band will now take the stage on Thursday, June 9th The other Ribfest performers include Granger Smith, Phil Vassar…

LIVE: Happy Harry’s RibFest Returns After Year Off

There Are Some Changes This Year, But Ribs Are Eternal

  Happy Harry’s RibFest is back at the FargoDome this week. There are a few changes this week after COVID forced them to cancel last year. The ribs, brisket, pulled pork and all the other food will still be there through Saturday. This year they spaced some of the vendors out and added a second food tent. That does mean…

Happy Harry’s RibFest Cancels 2020 Festival

The festival was scheduled June 3-6.

FARGO, N.D.–Happy Harry’s RibFest has been canceled. The festival was scheduled June 3-6 at the Fargodome and would have marked the 25th year of the event. Event organizers determined it was in the best interest and safety of the 50,000 event attendees to cancel the festival. The 25th annual event milestone will be celebrated at next year’s festival on June…

LIVE: Rib Vendors Prepare for First Day of Happy Harry’s Ribfest

The Ribfest includes seven different rib vendors

KVRR’s Maggie LaMere meets with a vendor participating in this year’s Ribfest. The Ribfest is taking place at the Fargodome from June 5-8 from 11 in the morning to 11 at night. Click on the link for more details.   Categories: Morning – In The Community Tags: fargodome, Happy Harry’s Ribfest, RIBFEST, VENDORS