Carolina Mountain Ribfest

Feast on delectable slow-cooked ribs, brisket, and chicken from professional barbecuers at this festival, which also features music from Donna the Buffalo and more than 10 bands. This year, the festival has add carnival rides and the Tomato Comedy Challenge.

WNC Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd.; Friday, 4-11 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; $6, free for children 12 & younger; (828) 628-9626; www.wcpshows.com