Taft's Mr. Ribeye

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Illinois State Fair 2026 you were so very good to us!! Our 4th generation lived their very best lives over the last 11 days. 🥩❤️🥩

The last day of the fair is always bittersweet. Every fair holds a special place in our hearts!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all of our loyal customers. We appreciate you SO much. 🫶🏻

See you next year!! Keep an eye on our page for opportunities this year to grab a ribeye and get your fix! 👏🏻

08/22/2026

🥩🫶🏻 Last weekend to come get your Ribeyes!! Come see our “A” Team at Stand 1 just down from the Coliseum! 🥩👏🏻

08/21/2026

🥩❤️“Steve Taft’s commitment to the fair is unparalleled. Not only has he has the privilege of growing up on these grounds but he has the opportunity to watch his kids and now his grandkids grow up on these grounds and to Steve…..”It doesn’t get much better than that”

We are so proud of Steve Taft for being recognized alongside his good buddy Ken Vose as 2026 Illinoisan of The Day.

Combined Vose Korndogs and Taft’s Mr. Ribeye bring 114 years of experience to the Illinois State Fair. Without the passion and commitment that people like Steve and Ken bring each and every year the wouldn’t be what it is today. Congrats gentlemen!! ❤️🥩

Taft's Mr. Ribeye
Vose Korndogs

08/21/2026

🥩🫶🏻 No job too small for our boss man! Come by Stand 2 this weekend and you may just find him slinging drinks!! At a minimum he will be telling us how to fill em up best 👏🏻😆😂

Last weekend coming in hot!! Don’t miss out - big couple days ahead! ❤️🥩

Taft's Mr. Ribeye

08/18/2026

If you’ve been to the I’m sure you’ve noticed how amazing the grounds look!! Shout out to the crews that have worked the beautiful landscaping we get to enjoy every day! It’s top notch!

08/16/2026

Incredible night last night! Congrats to the fair coordinators for bringing in so many incredible shows over the last few years!!

You know we aren’t done yet with amazing shows at the 2026 !

08/16/2026

🥩❤️The rain came in and moved right on out leaving a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the fair behind it!

Come out and wish Ribeye Rick a very happy birthday today!! 🫶🏻

Rick Swan

08/14/2026

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If you know our story you know that orange and blue runs deep through our veins. Congrats to the Rochester High School Marching Band on a great performance last night in the Twilight Parade!! They looked great and sounded even better!! 👏🏻👏🏻

08/13/2026

We are so proud to be serving our customers in our 54th year at the Illinois State Fair! Tomorrow is Parade Day and we can’t wait to see you at both of our locations!

Here is our fearless leader telling us about some of his favorite fair memories!! This Fair runs through our blood deep!! 🫶🏻🥩❤️