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13th Annual Rip's Ribs Cook-Off:
LOCATION: ON THE DOWNTOWN SQUARE
The Annual Rip's Ribs Cook-off is a great day in downtown Eastland to fire up your grill and make your famous Ribs with special rubs, sauces, spices, and more! Enjoy a variety of vendors, and more food options than you have room in your stomach for.
Rip's Sip & Eat
Rip's Wine Festival/Sip & Eat
LOCATION: Connellee Hotel & Civic Center, 209 W Main St.
Back by popular demand is the 6th Annual Rip’s Wine Festival held from 1:00 PM-6:00 PM.
Rip’s Wine Festival Tickets:
- -Pre-Sale Tickets: $20 for 10 tastings & a souvenir glass
- -At the Door Tickets: $25 for 10 tastings (souvenir glasses are given on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last)
Pre-sale tickets are available until 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 10th online and can be purchased in person at the Chamber Office located on the first floor of the Connellee Hotel, or from a Chamber Ambassador or Board Member in the weeks leading up to the event. Tickets at the door will be available for purchase at the check-in table during the event. Please note, we are now able to accept card payments at the door but there will be a convenience/processing fee. If you would like to avoid such fees, we suggest purchasing your tickets ahead of time online or bringing cash on the day of.
2026 Winery List: TBA
Vendor Booths Downtown on the Square
FOOD TRUCKS: In front of the Connellee Hotel & Event Center, 209 W. Main St.
Jazz Festival & Live Entertainment:
Join us for the Eastland Jazz Festival, presented by the EHS Band.
JAZZ BAND SCHEDULE
TBA
Inside the Majestic Theatre
Past Cook Off Photos:
