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Rib America Fest, Downtown St. Louis, May 24, 2008

Tasty scenes from rainy Rib America Fest on Saturday, May 24, 2008. The puddles didn't seem to affect the foodies and party-goers in these photos by Lyle Whitworth.

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Stuart Malloy, Richard Wallace, Dominique Kafka and Danielle prepare a barbecue sandwich.

By Lyle Whitworth

Stuart Malloy, Richard Wallace, Dominique Kafka and Danielle prepare a barbecue sandwich.

A Coyote Roadhouse employee stores their trophies in back to prevent them from getting wet.

By Lyle Whitworth

A Coyote Roadhouse employee stores their trophies in back to prevent them from getting wet.

Jacob, Tony, and Debbie Smith find a way to stay dry while tasting barbecue.

By Lyle Whitworth

Jacob, Tony, and Debbie Smith find a way to stay dry while tasting barbecue.

Michelle Bibko thinks her barbecue is finger lickin’ good as Dan Rojek enjoys the barbecued ribs.

By Lyle Whitworth

Michelle Bibko thinks her barbecue is finger lickin’ good as Dan Rojek enjoys the barbecued ribs.

There was a variety of barbecue meat available.

By Lyle Whitworth

There was a variety of barbecue meat available.

Kevin Slaton, of Granite City, Illinois, tries spiral potato spuds.

By Lyle Whitworth

Kevin Slaton, of Granite City, Illinois, tries spiral potato spuds.

Georgia Satellites member Rick Price plays the guitar on Market Street.

By Lyle Whitworth

Georgia Satellites member Rick Price plays the guitar on Market Street.

Nothing will prevent Nectar Daigle and Chuck Mohelsky from attending the concerts.

By Lyle Whitworth

Nothing will prevent Nectar Daigle and Chuck Mohelsky from attending the concerts.

Joel Dean finishes off his barbecue ribs while Sue Dean collects the bones.

By Lyle Whitworth

Joel Dean finishes off his barbecue ribs while Sue Dean collects the bones.

Rick Richards jams on his guitar.

By Lyle Whitworth

Rick Richards jams on his guitar.

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