This is the place to sample the best BBQ from across the country, celebrate National Barbecue Month & officially kick-off summer in Northeast Ohio! * 10 grilling teams from six states journey to Cleveland to compete for the title of "Greatest Ribs in America" and "Greatest Sauce in America". * Where else in Northeast Ohio can you find Grammy winners, rock favorites and future superstars together on one stage?! Don't miss Rib Cook-Off performances by Jonny Lang, Colin Dussault's Blues Project, Dennis DeYoung and the music of STYX, Seether, Flyleaf, RED, KC & The Sunshine Band and more! * Jack on the Bone, the rookie griller from Massillon, Ohio joins in the sauce slinging this year to compete with the Rib Cook-Off's tried and true favorites! * Five Ohio grillers go "rib to rib" for bragging rights to serving the state's best BBQ! Pigoot BBQ Co. (Salem), Jack on the Bone (Massillon), Sgt. Oinks BBQ Co. (Tiffin), Bubba's Q World Famous Bar-B-Q and Catering (Cleveland) and Smokin' Joe's Ribs (Columbus) compete for Clevelanders to decide who's the "best in the Midwest!" * Reigning Champions Carolina Rib King and Butch's Smack Your Lips BBQ are back to continue their winning streaks! "Grill" the returning champs about what it takes to win over BBQ fanatics in Cleveland. * Five local "chefs" compete to prove their backyard BBQ recipes are the best in Marc's Amateur Grilling Competition Saturday, May 24th at the Rib Cook-Off. * What is the difference between "windy city" ribs and ribs made south of the Mason Dixon Line? Ask the grilling greats from six states why their cooking method is the best! * Grill Safety is a must for any successful BBQ! Get tips on BBQ "do's and don'ts" from the pros on how to play it safe around your open flame. * Mike LaPorte, Corporate Meat Manager from Marc's, can offer ways to save on your grocery bill when you shop for ribs, burgers and chicken for your own Memorial Day weekend BBQ. * How about ribs for lunch? Join us on your lunch break Friday, May 23 FOR free lunchtime admission from 11am to 4pm! * During the past 16 years, more than 1.3 million BBQ fans have celebrated Memorial Day weekend at the Marc's Great American Rib Cook-Off & Music Festival. For more information visit www.cleveland.com/rib