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Surprise Rib Fest aims to attract big music acts

Council gives cash infusion for country stars

Surprise city leaders have long wanted a signature event to bring people in from across the Valley and even further.

Now, they’re literally putting their money where their mouths are.

The long-delayed Rib Fest Throwdown, which was originally supposed to happen in 2020 before COVID-19 struck, is getting a major cash infusion from the Surprise City Council to give it the makings of a major food and music festival for years to come.

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