Rib Tickling Fun

One of the first things I ever found out about Naperville was that it was a probably not a good place to live if you were a vegetarian. The town's main claim to fame is its Ribfest, where dozens of restaurants battle it out to find out who produces the best in the country. The event, which takes place over the 4th July holiday, is great fun. I think it is best summed up in this quote I overheard on the shuttle bus on the way in:
"We're gonna get funnel cake, ice-cream, then go on a ride and throw up. It's called being an American!