Where: Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Blvd, St. Petersburg FL When: Fri Nov 9 11am – 10pm Nov. 9 to 11 - Ribfest 2012. Vinoy Park, Gates open daily at 11 a.m. www.ribfest.org or 727-528-3828. “Rockin' Ribs – Helpin’ Kids. RIBFEST, November 9, 10 and 11, Gates open at 11 AM daily - No Re-entry Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St. PetersburgNovember 9 to 11 Ribfest Vinoy Park. Sample some of the world's best BBQ along with classic and southern rock n' roll and country from Jonny Lang, Buddy Guy, Montgomery Gentry and more. Proceeds benefit All Children's and various charities. Sponsored by the Northeast Exchange Club. www.ribfest.orgThis three day charity fundraiser helps a variety of youth oriented causes. Ribfest features the best BBQ ribbers in the world, national touring bands playing classic & southern rock & country hits. On Saturday, a Classic Car and Truck Show and fun activities for kids too - in the Family Fun Zone on Saturday and Sunday Hosted by Great Explorations Children's Museum.Northeast Exchange Club of St. Petersburg has signed national recording bands and entertainment to its line-up for Ribfest 2012. Among the bands taking the stage this year are: Five Time Grammy Award Winner Buddy Guy and Grammy Award Winning Jonny Lang on Friday, Nov. 9th. Santana, original lead singer, Gregg Rolie, Rock & Rock Hall of Fame Inductee and unforgettable vocals on Santana’s greatest hits including “Black Magic Women” and “Evil Ways”, returns to Ribfest, Sat. Nov. 10th Heart with special guest Shawn Colvin performing on Sat. Nov. 10th Matt Stillwell, Colt Ford and Montgomery Gentry on stage for Country Day, Sun. Nov. 11thFriday's Performers: Come Back Alice JONNY LANG BUDDY GUYSaturday's Performers: Sheri Connor Christian & Southern Gothic SANTANA original lead singer GREGG ROLIE HEART w/ Special Guest Shawn ColvinSunday's Performers: Matt Stillwell COLT FORD MONTGOMERY GENTRY