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MANSFIELD — The traditional Rock-N-Ribs festival will return to downtown Mansfield Aug. 16 to 18.

Entry is $5 five per person.

Gates open on Friday at 11 a.m., Saturday at 11 a.m., and Sunday at 11 a.m.

This year there will be three national cookers.

  • Mojo’s
  • Cowboy BBQ
  • Smokin T’s BBQ

Other menu items will include French fries, funnel cakes, ice cream, and lemonade.

Proceeds for the event benefit N.C. State Culinary Scholarship Fund. The aim is to provide students a pathway post-graduation to continue their culinary business career.

Local entertainment will be Connie & Friends on Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m., Jimmy Vincent Band on Saturday at 6:30 p.m., and Sunday with a band yet to be determined starting at 1 p.m.

This event is sponsored by DLX, Gravity Ohio, Phillips Family Foundation, and Charter Next Generation Films.