Some of the event’s highlights will include opportunities to taste barbecue treats from American and Canadian teams, professional wrestling, performances by the BMX Krusher Stunt Team, children’s attractions and musical acts such as the North Country’s own Gibson Brothers, known mostly for their award-winning bluegrass style.

This event is currently the only barbecue competition in New York state sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS).

The cost per person is $6, and free for children under 10 years old. Due to the Gibson Brothers performance from 7:30 to 9 p.m., the entry cost per person is $15 on that evening.

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Friday, Sept. 2

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1 p.m. — Gates open (U.S. and Canadian national anthems played)

2-3 p.m. — Music performance, TBA

3-3:45 p.m. — Music performance, Mad Dog

4-4:45 p.m. — Music performance, Sven Curth

5-5:45 p.m. — Music performance, Ersa and the Major Key

5-5:40 p.m. — Top chef food presentation

6-6:20 p.m. — Freestyle BMX bikes, Krusher stunt team performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Music performance, Gibson Brothers

6 p.m. — KCBS steak competition

9 p.m. — Doors close

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Saturday, Sept. 3

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11:30 a.m. — Gates open

Noon to 12:45 p.m. — Music performance, Crosswinds Jam Band

1-1:45 p.m. — Music performance, Scott Sileo

1-2:30 p.m. — The Best Ribs in the East — People’s Choice Award — Buck a Rib (public tasting event; ribs prepared by competitive teams)

2-2:20 p.m. — Freestyle BMX bikes, Krusher stunt team performance

2:20-3 p.m. — Music performance, Julia Rose Studio

3:20-4 p.m. — Music performance, JT Cubbanah

4:20-5 p.m. — Music performance, Crooked Bricks

5:20-6 p.m. — Music performance, Larry Stone

6-6:20 p.m. — Freestyle BMX bikes, Krusher stunt team performance

6:20-7 p.m. — Music Performance, Carl Rubino

7-8:30 p.m. — Performance Arts Connection presents professional wrestling with stars like Crusher Bigelow (Hardcore Icon), Scrap Iron (The Iron Man of PAC) and others

7 p.m. — Award ceremonies for Best Ribs in the East, Quinn Family Barbecue & Hot Sauce Competition, KCBS steak competition

8:30 p.m. — Doors close

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Sunday, Sept. 4

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11 a.m. — Gates open

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Performance Arts Connection presents professional wrestling with stars like Crusher Bigelow (Hardcore Icon), Scrap Iron (The Iron Man of PAC) and others

Noon — KCBS-sanctioned event begins (chicken, ribs, pork butt, beef brisket)

12:40-1:20 p.m. — Music performance, Pat Duffy

1-1:20 p.m. — Freestyle BMX Bikes, Krusher stunt team performance

1:20-2 p.m. — Music performance, Dos En Uno

2:20-3 p.m. — Music performance, All Without the Bass

3:20-4 p.m. — Music performance, Austin and the Laws

4 p.m. — Award ceremonies and raffle drawing: first place, $1,500; second place, $1,000; third place, $1,000. Each category $500. Total cash prizes $9,000. To purchase raffle tickets, $50 each (only 300 tickets sold), visit www.shipmanyouthcenter.org, press donate, purchase ticket and we will send your ticket number.

5 p.m. — Event ends but gates remain open for food sales until vendors close

For more information about the I Love BBQ and Music Festival, visit www.ilbbqf.com.