Cost: $8; free after 7 p.m. for adults and all day for kids ages 11 and under.

Organizer: Exchange Club of Naperville, City of Naperville and the Naperville Park District

What to expect: Live music, fireworks, family activities...and ribs!

Additional info: Tickets can be purchased prior to the event from the Naperville Park District office and local Jewel stores for $7 per ticket. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. on July 4; admission is free after 6 p.m.

A shuttle bus will run from various parking areas to the Ribfest from 2:30-8:30 p.m. on July 1, and 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. all other days.

Centerstage Reviewer: Ben Rubenstein