Lake in the Hills’ Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest rocks on after weather disruption

The Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest resumed after dangerous weather caused the event to be canceled both Thursday and Friday evenings.

The smell of mouthwatering barbecue and sound of Everett Dean and The Lonesome Hearts performing spread across the wet grounds of Sunset Park as the festival opened.

The family-oriented event featured some of the best grillers and barbecuers in the country, along with other favorites such as funnel cakes, homemade lemonade and roasted corn.

The Rockin’ Ribfest is the signature fundraising event for the Lake in the Hills Rotary Club. The club is a service organization comprising business and professional leaders who donate money and time to local community organizations through its fundraising efforts.

Proceeds from Rockin’ Ribfest go toward supporting the Lake in the Hills Rotary charities and all of its charitable projects locally and internationally.

The festival wrapped up Sunday.

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