Ribfest to run for an additional day in September

Event 100By Staff

June 26, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

The return of Canada’s Largest Ribfest on Labour Day Weekend at Burlington’s Spencer Smith Park will be one day longer than in past years – they are adding a “Throw Back Thursday”.

Ribfest Burlington - said to be the biggest in the province.

Ribfest Burlington – said to be the biggest in the province will run for an additional day in September

This event, is the oldest Rotary run Ribfest in Canada and this marks the 20th anniversary. To celebrate the Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore is starting the event a day earlier

2015 will mark the 20th anniversary of an event that now draws 150,000 people to the city over the Labour Day weekend – the 2015 Festival will run from Thursday the 3rd of September to Monmday the 7th.

It all takes places in Spencer smith Park where award-winning Ribbers from all over North America show off their succulent skills and compete for titles such as “Best Sauce” and “Best Ribs”.

Part of Premier Kathleen Wynne"s on -the-job training as she learns to flip a rak of ribs at Ribfest.

Part of Premier Kathleen Wynne”s on -the-job training as she learns to flip a rack of ribs at Ribfest.

The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore which as to date raised $3 million for local and international charities and community programs, is celebrating the event with throw back music and pricing on beer and ribs.

Thursday, September 3rd to Monday, September 7th, 2015
Time: 5:30pm – 11pm on Thursday, September 3rd,
11am – 11pm on Friday, September 4th to Sunday, September 6th, and 11am – 8pm on Monday, September 7th

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