Check back often for 2013 London Rib and Jazz Fest bands as they are booked.

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Friday, August 2, 2013:

• 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Johnny Vermillion Octet
   
• 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Pett Crow
  
  
   
• 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Linda Dachtyl Trio
  
  
   
• 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Soul Satyr
  
  
   
• 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Mississippi Red & the Bumble-bee-licious Band
  
  
   

Saturday, August 3, 2013:

• 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. United States Air Force Band
   
• 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Silky Ray Band
  
  
   
• 4:00 pm.-6:00 p.m. Lords of Literature
  
  
   
• 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Carl Wyatt and Renditions
  
  
   
• 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Mojo
   

Stay tuned for 2013 London Rib and Jazz Fest entertainment, as it is scheduled.

In 2011, we had entertainment and activities for the whole family all weekend long! See below.

Car Show

Compete in our annual Car Show on East Second Street on Friday. Registration runs from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by the show from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and awards at 8:45 p.m.. The entry fee is $10 per car. 

Trophies will go to the first-place finishers in each class, with plaques for second and third. The classes are: 1930-39, 1940-49, 1950-59, 1960-69, 1970-79, 1980-89, 1990-99, and 2000-present. The first 50 entrants receive dash plaques.

After the Ribfest car show, keep the fun going! Present proof of registration at the Plain City Classic Car Cruise-In for $5 off registration fees! Show cars from this weekend's Plain City Cruise-In are invited to join us after their show Saturday evening for dinner and live music. Designated parking will be available!

Motorcycle Show

Saturday, the Ribfest will play host to a its first ever motorcycle show! From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the show will take place at 2nd and Oak St. (the municipal parking lot). Judges will be awarding best cruiser, best paintjob, best crotch rocket, loudest pipes, oldest bike and more! Cost to register is $10/bike. For more information and to register, call 740-571-3162.

Pie and Cupcake Contests

The Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails and the Madison County Senior Citizens Center are co-sponsoring a Pie Baking Contest on Friday and a Cupcake Design and Decorating Contest on Saturday. Click here for more information.

Rib Tickler Bicycle Ride

Join us for the Rib Tickler Bicycle Ride starting on 2nd and Oak St. (the municipal parking lot) at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 4th. It will follow rural roads through the mostly flat to slightly rolling hills past many farms and scenic countryside. Click here to register.

Rib Tickler 5K

At 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 4th, come on down for the Rib Tickler 5K. Starting at 2nd and Oak St. (the municipal parking lot), this event promises to be great for all ages! Click here to register.

Fun For Kids Activities!

This years expansion will accommodate a larger children’s area, so bring the youngins!

Friday Kids Activities

11:30 - 12:30 Pippy Longstockings Provided by London Public Library
03:00 - 08:00 Rowdy Rod Facepainting and balloons
06:00 - 07:00 Robert Piascik Children's Music
06:00 - 08:00 Carolyn Carle Facepainting and balloons

Saturday Kids Activities

11:30 - 12:30 Pippy Longstockings Provided by London Public Library
03:00 - 08:00 Rowdy Rod Facepainting and balloons
04:00 - 05:00 The Shazzbots Children's Music
07:00 - 07:50 Carroll Baker Family Magician

PLUS...

• THREE Bounchouses
• Arcade-style basketball
• Ballon twisters
• Facepainting
• Games
• Clowns

Attend a Rib & Jazz Fest Plannng Meeting - Join us the third Monday or each month at London's City Council building. We start at 4:30PM and meet for about an hour plus.