Building Trades’ Yellow Ribbon Rib-Fest Planned September 16 Fundraising Event Will Benefit Support Programs for Military Service Members, Vets and Their Families

ARDEN HILLS — The Minnesota Building Trades’ inaugural “Yellow Ribbon Ribfest” promises families “an afternoon of BBQ, music and patriotic fun.”

The event will be Saturday, September 16 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division Headquarters, 4800 Hamline Ave. North in Arden Hills.

Tickets will be available via pre-sale or on the day of the event.

Proceeds will benefit programs to support military service members, veterans, and military families.

New or experienced cooking teams are invited to join the rib-smoking contest.

Plans for the day include an Army National Guard and labor career fair, a military ceremony and flyover, a beer and refreshment tent, ribs, music and more.

The September 16 event is the first big fundraiser organized by the Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council as part of its involvement with the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program.

Laborers Local 563 business manager Joe Fowler brought the rib-fest idea to the Council after seeing a similar event in his own community. 

“Lots of trades have people who like to barbecue — and brag about their meat-cooking abilities,” Fowler said.

“We need volunteers” for September 16, Fowler urged. “It’s a big event.”

To volunteer, contact Kim Schrupp at [email protected].

For event information, visit www.facebook.com/mnbuildingtradesribfest.