Rib Fest 2009

This past weekend was the annual Rib Fest in Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg. I went last year and loved the food! Wayne and I walked down from my apartment to meet Mike and some of his friends there on Saturday afternoon. There were musical groups playing all weekend, and Blue Oyster Cult was there on Saturday afternoon, and I thought I'd like to catch them there.

We got there around 2:00 pm, before the crowds got so big. Vinoy Park is right on Tampa Bay. Lots of boats were anchored nearby to catch the music.

There was also an auto show there too.

A choice of vendors: we ended up getting the Desperado Platter, same as I got last year!

These guys were eyeing my ribs!

Blue Oyster Cult about to take the stage. By this time it was getting crowded and we were getting old. All the loud music was getting to us! So, as they were singing their first song, we started heading back to my apartment.

Rib Fest 2008

Wayne was working at the Bucs game on Sunday, so I had the day solo. I decided to spend it leisurely. I brought my book with me to the downtown Starbucks. There were a lot of people and traffic downtown because of the Rib Fest going on in Vinoy Park. I then went to the Barnes & Noble store at the downtown USF campus to browse for some Christmas gift ideas.
Leaving empty handed, I headed back to my apartment. It was a beautiful sunny day, although it was 'cold' by Florida standards, maybe in the high 50s. B-r-r-r-r-r-r!!!


Upon entering the park, there was a motorcycle display. Lots of leather and chains in that area . . . right next to the kids' playground.

The park was filled with people! Live entertainment on the stage. Not quite my favorite style of music, but both bands I heard were good.

This was quite the setup! You could wander around and decide which vendor you would like to patronize. I decided to try Desperado's, since they were last years champs, according to their sign. I went for the Desperado Platter. And it was GOOD!!! Enough left for a couple more meals!

I sat over near the Bay. These birds were eyeing my ribs...

I had to shower before bed because my clothes smelled so much of smoke!

I caught this sign on a front lawn on my way back home.