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Ribs & R&B Festival

Bring your lawn chair and your appetite as a weekend of ribs and rhythm awaits!

Ribs & R&B Festival

Date: January 9, 2027 - January 10, 2027Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PMVenue: Oaks MallAddress: 6419 New Berry Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32605
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This event is built for every generation to enjoy — a place where kids can explore new flavors, parents can kick back and enjoy the excitement, and the whole crew can share a day packed with energy, music, and incredible food.

With bold bites, friendly competition, and a lively festival atmosphere, it’s the kind of outing that turns into a family tradition.

Food, Shopping, Connection

At Saturday Shoppes, every event brings together the best of food, shopping, and community fun in one vibrant, family‑friendly space.

From mouthwatering bites crafted by local food vendors to unique treasures from small businesses and artisans, each festival is a celebration of creativity, culture, and connection.

Get ready for a mouthwatering, music-filled weekend at the Ribs & R&B Festival! Enjoy the smell of ribs smoking low and slow on the grill, live entertainment, kids activities, and a true family-friendly celebration — all at Oaks Mall in Gainesville.

Event Details

  • Dates: Saturday & Sunday, January 9 & 10, 2027
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Location: Oaks Mall — 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Admission: Free
  • Parking: Free

What to Expect

Dig into fall-off-the-bone ribs from top pitmasters while enjoying live R&B music all weekend long. Bring your lawn chair and settle in for a full day of good food and good vibes, plus kids activities and live entertainment for the whole family. It's two full days of ribs, rhythm, and fun for everyone.

  • 🍖 Ribs from local pitmasters
  • 🎶 Live R&B entertainment
  • 🎪 Kids activities & bounce house fun
  • 🪑 Bring your lawn chair
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Free, family-friendly — two full days

Location Information

Ribs & R&B Festival

If you would like to be a vendor, use the options below to register and submit payment. Only 1 registration required per booth, there is no application.
After checkout, we will automatically send you several emails with the QR code ticket and other important information.

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Registrations

The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.
Rib Vendors / Trucks - Day 1 (1-09-27)
MUST SERVE RIBS. For food trucks and food vendors who prepare and cook food onsite only. This ticket is not valid for vendors selling prepackaged, shelf-stable, or ready-made goods.
$ 150.00
Rib Vendors / Trucks - Day 2 (01-10-27)
MUST SERVE RIBS. For food trucks and food vendors who prepare and cook food onsite only. This ticket is not valid for vendors selling prepackaged, shelf-stable, or ready-made goods.
$ 150.00
Other Food Vendors / Trucks - Day 1 (1-09-27)
For food trucks and food vendors who prepare and cook food onsite only. This ticket is not valid for vendors selling prepackaged, shelf-stable, or ready-made goods.
$ 150.00
Other Food Vendors / Trucks - Day 2 (1-10-27)
For food trucks and food vendors who prepare and cook food onsite only. This ticket is not valid for vendors selling prepackaged, shelf-stable, or ready-made goods.
$ 150.00
Baked Goods Vendors - Day 1 (1-09-27)
For vendors selling baked goods prepared offsite, such as cakes, cookies, pastries, breads, and other non‑fried or non‑cooked‑onsite items.
$ 65.00
Baked Goods Vendors - Day 2 (1-10-27)
For vendors selling baked goods prepared offsite, such as cakes, cookies, pastries, breads, and other non‑fried or non‑cooked‑onsite items.
$ 65.00
Product Vendors - Day 1 (1-09-27)
For vendors offering prepackaged goods or products, including crafts, apparel, art, accessories, and specialty merchandise. No cooking or preparing food onsite.
$ 65.00
Product Vendors - Day 2 (1-10-27)
For vendors offering prepackaged goods or products, including crafts, apparel, art, accessories, and specialty merchandise. No cooking or preparing food onsite.
$ 65.00
Paparazzi Consultant - Day 1 (1-09-27)
We only allow a limited number of consultants at the market. First come, first serve.
$ 65.00
1 available
Paparazzi Consultant - Day 2 (1-10-27)
We only allow a limited number of consultants at the market. First come, first serve.
$ 65.00
1 available
Lemonade Vendors - Day 1 (1-09-27)
If you prepare lemonade, this is the only category allowed to sell lemonade!
$ 125.00
0 available
Sold Out
Lemonade Vendors - Day 2 (1-10-27)
If you prepare lemonade, this is the only category allowed to sell lemonade!
$ 125.00
0 available
Sold Out
Italian Ice / Slush Vendors - Day 1 (1-09-27)
If you prepare frozen ices or drinks exclusively.
$ 125.00
0 available
Sold Out
Italian Ice / Slush Vendors - Day 2 (1-10-27)
If you prepare frozen ices or drinks exclusively.
$ 125.00
0 available
Sold Out
Jewelry Vendors - Day 1 (10-24-26)
If you sell jewelry, we limit the number of vendors per location.
$ 65.00
Jewelry Vendors - Day 2 (10-25-26)
If you sell jewelry, we limit the number of vendors per location.
$ 65.00
Information Only Vendors - Day 1 (1-09-27)
For nonprofits, medical offices, and vendors that do not sell goods.
$ 55.00
Information Only Vendors - Day 2 (1-10-27)
For nonprofits, medical offices, and vendors that do not sell goods.
$ 55.00
Cigar Vendor - Day 1 (1-09-27)
$ 65.00
0 available
Sold Out
Cigar Vendor - Day 2 (1-10-27)
$ 65.00
0 available
Sold Out
Quantity: 0
Total: $ 0.00

Vendors: Please check your junk folder for a receipt and information after registering. Contact the help center if you are missing a receipt, QR code ticket, or have any questions BEFORE the day of the event!

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Need help or have a question that you need answered? Visit the Help Center where you can read the frequently asked questions and contact support.

The cost to be a vendor varies by location and type of vendor. Generally, it costs between $50-150, see the event page for more. Payment is for each BOOTH, not per person.

We do not offer refunds on booth registrations. This includes incidents due to weather, transportation, or personal issues. We allow registrations to be transferred to future events at the same location in the same calendar year for no fee with 3-day prior notice of the event date.

You need to bring all required supplies for your booth. We do not provide tents, tables, chairs, water, or electricity. This event is outdoors. Bring a tent, the maximum size is 10×10.

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Any vendor can directly register for events. All events are first-come, first-served. Please contact us with questions before registering as these purchases are non-refundable.

Setup time is 3 hours BEFORE the event start time with a 1-hour gap. Ex: If the event time starts at 12, setup would be 9-11.

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