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Photos: Barbeques Are Firing Up For the 19th Annual Kawartha Rotary Ribfest
/The barbeques are fired up as the 19th Annual Kawartha Rotary Ribfest is underway at Millennium Park from Friday to Sunday.
The event is filled with activities, food and entertainment that will cater to all walks of life according to Susan Zambonin, Habitat for Humanity CEO.
“We have four ribbers this year, we have a number of food vendors and other vendors,” she explained. “We have lots of entertainment, we've also added family-friendly entertainment. We have a magician here, face-painting for the kids and colouring.”
Proceeds from the event go towards the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha and its community projects. Their main one includes building a washroom for the Brock Mission.
Rib vendors at the event are Boss Hog’s BBQ, Fat Boys Barbeque, Silver Bullet, Bar-B-Q and Jack the Ribber. Other food options from the vendors include brisket, pulled pork, chicken and cornbread.
Other vendors available are Corn, Beaver Tails, Kettle Curls, Poutine Supreme, Lemonade, Mr. Kettle Corn and Kawartha Buttertart Factory.
Live entertainment with 15 groups are set for the stage throughout the three days.
The following are the operating hours of Ribfest:
Friday: Noon to 11 p.m.
Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
The 17th Annual Rotary Ribfest Starts July 12th At Millennium Park
/The 17th Annual Rotary Ribfest takes place in Peterborough from July 12th-14th at Millennium Park.
“Ribfest is three days of live music, delicious food, and cold drinks,” says Terry “Mr. Downtown” Guiel, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Improvement Area. “The ribbers are always a big draw and our local restaurants do a great job of showcasing all kinds of food from around the world, including vegetarian options. It’s a fun, family-friendly event.”
Photo courtesy DBIA
Admission to Rotary Ribfest is free, and the festival will take place the following hours:
• Friday, July 12th: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday, July 13th: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday, July 14th: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Photo courtesy DBIA
There will be plenty of musical entertainment each day as always, and delicious restaurants participating include…
• Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews
• BrickHouse Craft Burger Grill
• Island Cream Caribbean Cuisine
• Caribbean Sizzle
• McThirsty’s Pint
• La Mesita
• Curry Mantra
Ribber’s Row includes the following..
• Fat Boys
• Boss Hogs BBQ
• Jack the Ribber
• Smokehouse Bandits
• Ontario Corn Roasters
• Summer Fun Funnel Cake
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15th Annual Rotary Ribfest Is This Weekend At Millennium Park
/The 15th Annual Rotary Ribfest starts this Friday (July 7th) at Millennium Park in downtown Peterborough along the Otonabee River.
Photo courtesy DBIA
“There is an exciting musical lineup for this year’s Rotary Ribfest as well a delicious sampling from nine local restaurants and of course, lots of cold beer,” says Terry Guiel, DBIA Executive Director. “All through the year we hear people saying they’ve got Rotary Ribfest marked on their calendars and that it’s one of their favourite events of the summer."
Hot Rocks: Rolling Stones tribute band plays Friday night (Photo courtesy DBIA)
Admission to Rotary Ribfest is free. The hours are as follows:
• Friday, July 7: 11 am to 11 pm
• Saturday, July 8: 11 am to 11 pm
• Sunday, July 9: 12 pm to 5 pm
Photo courtesy DBIA
