EASTLAND, TX - The annual Rip's Ribs Cook-Off, Wine Festival, and Jazz Festival is set to return to downtown East land (chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0) on Saturday, April 11, 2026, promising a full day of food, music, and community celebration.
In a recent Rip's Re- port interview, Levi Freeman (chatgpt://generic-entity?number=1) of Eastland County Today (chatgpt://generic-entity?number=2) sat down with Julie Elrod (chatgpt://generic-entity?number=3), Executive Director of the Eastland Chamber of Commerce (chatgpt://generic-entity?number=4), to discuss what attendees can expect from this year's event. Elrod highlighted sev - eral updates and im provements for 2026, including enhanced en- tertainment, expanded vendor participation, and a continued focus on creating a family-friendly atmosphere that showcases the best of Eastland. Live performers will take the stage throughout the day, complementing the popular rib cook-off compe- tition and wine festival offerings.
Festivities will kick off at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, and will take place on the Old Rip Downtown Square in Eastland. Activities will continue throughout the day, drawing cook- ing teams, vendors, and visitors from across the region. Those interested in par ticipating are encouraged to register early online at www.ripsribs.com, where cook-off teams, vendors, and event par ticipants can complete registration forms and
