Rockin’ Ribs on the River is Saturday in Bayport

This summer’s newest event in the valley, Rockin’ Ribs on the River, is set to kick off on Saturday, June 15 at Lakeside Park in Bayport.

The event will go down from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with musical headliners David Ybarra and the Northside Dukes, as well as performances by Mick Sterling and the Irresistible’s and Crankshaft.

Music lineup:

• 3-4 p.m.: Crankshaft
• 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Mick Sterling & the Irresistibles
• 7:30-9:30 p.m.: David Ybarra & the Northside Dukes 

• Face painting
• Henna
• Balloon animals
• Glitter tattoos
• Caricature artists

Sampling tickets will be available for $10 at the Stillwater Chamber tent. Those attending can enjoy beer from Lift Bridge Brewery and wine from Saint Croix vineyards. 

“We have a well-rounded and outstanding lineup of talent coming to the festival,” Todd Streeter, executive director of the Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce said. “All three of our bands are amazing and perfect for this event. We tried to cater this event to music lovers and I think with these bands we nailed it.”

About the bands:

David Ybarra and the Northside Dukes will celebrate the band’s 12th year together at Rockin’ Ribs on the River. Since inception, the band has dedicated itself to the “proliferation of American roots music, centering on traditional rhythm & blues and jump blues, with a little rock-n-roll added for good measure.” 

Mick Sterling, will celebrate his 33rd year in the music business this year. Within his 33 years, Sterling has transformed himself from a young lead singer to one of the most recognized names in the Twin Cities music scene! The Irresistible’s is Sterling’s 9-piece powerhouse band. Together, Mick Sterling and the Irresistible’s have quickly gained the reputation as one of the “must-see bands in the region.” 

CRANKSHAFT has been writing and performing music as a traditional one-man band for a consecutive five years now. Since launching his music career in 2008 CRANKSHAFT has quickly rose to the top of the Twin Cities music scene and is consistently described as “one of the best and most interesting roots, rock and blues acts playing around town these days.” 

The event is free admission and free parking. In addition to live music and local beer and wines, various BBQ vendors will be on hand. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to the event.

Rockin’ Ribs on the River is presented by Andersen Corporation, First State Bank and Trust-Bayport, Xcel Energy, The Lowdown, Stillwater Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Lift Bridge Brewery and Saint Croix Vineyards and produced by the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. 

For more information, contact Dolly Parker by phone at (651) 439-4001, or by email, Dolly@GreaterStillwaterChamber.com, More details are available at  www.rockinribsontheriver.com.