Close Menu
Eden Prairie Local News
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Thursday, May 22
    • About
      • About EPLN
      • Team
      • EPLN in the News
      • Policies
    • Contact
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Threads LinkedIn
    Subscribe
    Eden Prairie Local News
    • Home
    • Schools
    • Business
    • Sports
    • Public Safety
    • City
    • Calendar
    • Subscribe
    • Donate
    • More
      • Construction
      • Outdoors
      • Politics
      • Health
      • Spirituality
      • Community Service
      • Legacy
      • Obituaries
      • Arts
      • Family
      • Holidays
      • Letter to Editor
      • Listen
      • Jobs
    Eden Prairie Local News
    Home»Outdoors»Photo gallery: Eden Prairie digs in to Rib Fest
    Outdoors

    Photo gallery: Eden Prairie digs in to Rib Fest

    Gillian HolteBy Gillian HolteJune 16, 20222 Mins Read

    The Eden Prairie Noon Rotary Club held its annual Rib Fest fundraiser at the Staring Lake Amphitheater on June 12.

    The event was held in conjunction with the Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie. Performances included Just Friends Big Band, Good News Big Band, Bend in the River Big Band, ACME Jazz Company, River City Jazz Orchestra, Genesis Jazz Orchestra, and Jazz on the Prairie Big Band.

    • Tom Herzog (left) and Brad Freeman.
    • The Noon Rotary Club prepared 960 pounds of ribs for the event.
    • Gary Gilbertson, a member of the Noon Rotary Club, mans the condiment station.
    • Arne Fogel performs “Cheek to Cheek” with the Acme Jazz Company during the Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie.
    • A Rib Fest Disc Classic Tournament saw 41 teams compete in open and recreational divisions.
    • Profits from the Rib Fest support Eden Prairie Noon Rotary Club’s local and international service projects, including My Book Day, the STRIVE program and scholarships for area high school students, and a Rotary ethics workshop for 60 emerging leaders at EPHS.
    • Brad Freeman and Tom Herzog cook the ribs.
    • Clark Erickson is the creator of the secret barbecue sauce and seasoning salt used on the ribs every year.
    • Enjoying some jazz on the prairie.
    • Each dinner came with coleslaw and chips. In addition to ribs, the event served pulled chicken sandwiches and hot dogs. Water, wine and beer were also available.
    • The River City Jazz Company performs at the Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie.
    • Organizers say this year’s Rib Fest was one of its best in terms of fundraising.

    Comments
    We offer several ways for our readers to provide feedback. Your comments are welcome on our social media posts (Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn). We also encourage Letters to the Editor; submission guidelines can be found on our Contact Us page. If you believe this story has an error or you would like to get in touch with the author, please connect with us.

    Be Informed
    Sign up for the FREE email newsletter from EPLN
    Subscribe
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleOn the trail of Minnesota’s past
    Next Article Spiritual connections: Celebrating midsommar in Sweden … and Minnesota

    More to READ

    3 Mins Read

    From blight to bloom: Overgrown lot to be transformed into pollinator garden

    May 22, 2025
    4 Mins Read

    May bike party undeterred by wind and cold

    May 20, 2025
    5 Mins Read

    Learning beyond walls: Forest Hills students thrive in outdoor spaces

    May 13, 2025
    Subscribe to get EPLN in your inbox for FREE!
    Recent Articles

    ‘Fountain of Youth’ is fool’s gold

    May 22, 2025

    From blight to bloom: Overgrown lot to be transformed into pollinator garden

    May 22, 2025

    4 CMS students are winners in international video contest

    May 22, 2025

    Giant beaver is one signature away from becoming Minnesota’s state fossil

    May 21, 2025

    Eden Prairie High School program gives seniors a head start on careers

    May 21, 2025
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    INN Network Member Guidestar Seal
    Eden Prairie Local News is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN 85-4248265 | Copyright © 2020-2025
    • About
    • Policies
    • Jobs
    • Contact
    • Advertising
    • Subscribe
    • Donate

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.