Ribfest depends on volunteers to staff the event and enable Community Advocates to generate more money to support community programming. Volunteers are the life-line of Ribfest. All volunteers receive a heartfelt thank you, a t-shirt, and up to two non-alcoholic beverages during their shift. More than just the t-shirt and beverages, people who volunteer at Ribfest have the satisfaction of helping to make a difference. Plus, it’s just fun to volunteer, and always a little bit crazy!

New this year, upon submission of this form, volunteers will receive a job description flyer allowing the opportunity to study job expectations. Volunteers must pick up their t-shirt and free entry pass for their volunteer shift. Also new this year, volunteers will need a gate pass for their free entry. Volunteers are asked to report to the Information Booth 20 minutes prior to the start of their shift. This allows the Community Advocates Board volunteers to greet you and review your job and answer any questions.

Volunteer jobs include:

• Beverage Ticket Sales - these volunteers sell $1 tickets. The booths are small so we suggest to volunteer with a friend.

• Beverage Tent – these volunteers serve beverages at the tent(s) on Saturday.

• Gate Attendant - this is a fun job to volunteer with a group of friends (4-6) and two sell $5 admission tickets and two tear up those tickets, and two put on wrist bands. It's easy and fun.

• Information/Souvenir Sales - These volunteers sell the souvenirs.

• Special Event Hosts - These volunteers helps to run the special events

• Children's Activities - these volunteers work with the children on Saturday and they coordinate the arts and crafts (of a pig theme).

If you are interested in volunteering, you can call 269.388.2830 or email Deb Droppers at .

Click here to download the volunteer information brochure!