Cost: $5 donation

Organizer: Northcenter Chamber of Commerce

What to expect: Live music on two stages, special kids and seniors activities, and of course, smokin' barbecue.

Why to go: 25 bands and 25 restaurants in 25 hours.

Additional info: The festival will feature a crowd-voted award presentation for Northcenter's Best Ribs (you can vote by text). Kids Square, which offers rides, live entertainment and hands-on activities, will run from noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Sony Playstation is sponsoring a Gaming Rig where you can play your favorite video games.

Centerstage Reviewer: Ben Rubenstein