INDIANAPOLIS – Legendary rockers REO Speedwagon have just been added to the 2011 Rib America Festival as the headliner Sept. 2. REO Speedwagon is known for their classic hits “Time For Me To Fly,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Roll With The Changes,” “Keep On Loving You,” “Take It On The Run,” “Ridin’ The Storm Out,” “In My Dreams,” “Keep Pushin” and many more. REO Speedwagon joins a long list of talent for the 2011 event including The Doobie Brothers, Blind Melon, Everclear, KC and the Sunshine Band, Jonny Lang, the Romantics, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Jennie DeVoe and more. The 16th annual Rib America Festival, presented by Indiana Pork Farmers, returns to downtown Indianapolis Sept. 2-5 at 11 a.m. daily. The event is held at Military Park at the crossing of New York and West Streets. The Rib America Festival is a fun-filled event featuring award-winning barbecue, music, and more. The 2011 sponsors for the event include Budweiser, Coca-Cola, IUPUI, Bright House Networks, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, Modern Trailer Sales and Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis. Eleven of the best award-winning barbecue teams from across the country will be serving up their finest all weekend long. Free admission is before 5 p.m. Friday and before 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Admission charge is only $7 (which includes the concerts) after 5 p.m. Friday and after 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Children 12 and under are free. There are a limited number of Bright House Networks reserved seat tickets (located in front of the stage) for each day. Reserved tickets include a seat, access to private restrooms and access to a private bar. No lines! Reserved tickets purchased before Sept. 2 include admission, after Sept. 2 do not. Reserved tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.comPerforming Live in Concert on the 2011 Budweiser Stage will be: Sept. 2: REO Speedwagon, Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Corey Cox. Sept. 3: The Doobie Brothers, Blind Melone, a band to be announced, Healing Sixes, Can You Rock? Sept. 4: KC & The Sunshine Band, The Romantics, Beatlemania Live, Jennie Devoe, WT Feaster. Sept. 5: Jonny Lang, Everclear, The Last Good Year, BorrowTomorrow. All artists are subject to change without notice. Check out the new website at www.ribamerica.com
