Enjoy lip-smackin’ barbecue at Ribfest 2012 as Miami-Dade Parks and Zoo Miami have teamed up for the return of this three-day barbecue festival where national ribbers compete for “best of” in five categories, including best ribs, beef brisket, pork, chicken and sauce. In addition to great food, the event features three full days of entertainment for the whole family, including live concerts with headlining acts such as Classic Rock group Molly Hatchet and Country music star James Otto, a children’s zone, classic car show, and promotional discounted admission to Zoo Miami, Nov. 2-4 at Zoo Miami. Friday, November 2 11:00 a.m. -- 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 3 10:00 a.m. -- 9:00 p.m. Sunday, November 4 10:00 a.m. -- 6:00 p.m. General admission: $12 Zoo & Ribfest Combo Admission Ticket: $10 (Friday Only) $20 (Saturday & Sunday)