If there is one staple event that Etobicoke can hang its hat on, it’s Toronto Ribfest. Don’t let the name fool you, this event is 100% Etobicoke-certified!
It’s hard to believe that this popular event is only 13 years old based on the huge crowds that it attracts. Toronto Ribfest is said to attract over 100,000 people over the Canada Day weekend. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Etobicoke, it’s also hard to believe that the event is run solely on the backs of volunteers. All proceeds from are put back into the community through charitable donations made by the Rotary Club.
For the uninitiated who wonder what Toronto Ribfest entails, well first and foremost it’s all about the Ribbers! Those men and women who come in from across Canada and the US packing meet to feed the masses. Each year a ribber is crowned people’s favourite so be sure to vote. The 13 ribbers participating in Toronto Ribfest this year are:
• Jack on the Bone BBQ
• Camp 31 BBQ
• Billy Bones BBQ
• Bad Wolf BBQ
• Kentucky Smoke House
• Crabby’s BBQ
• Blazin BBQ
• Hawgs Gone Wild
• Bibbs BBQ
• Gator BBQ
• Uncle Sam’s BBQ
• Horn Dawgs Smokin’ BBQ
• Pistol Pete BBQ
If you’re not a rib-kind-of-person…well, what’s wrong with you? Actually, there are plenty of other things to indulge in from 20-plus food vendors such as pulled pork sandwiches, blooming onions, and kettle corn. There’s also beer. B-E-E-R! 
Entertainment-wise the main stage features musical acts for the entire five day event. Bring the kids too because there are games and rides-a-plenty. Toronto Ribfest also features vendors selling all sorts of wares. Don’t forget the fireworks at 10pm on Canada Day, July 1st.
Basically, Toronto Ribfest is the perfect event! You have great “eats”, games and rides for the kids, musical guests, great weather, and RIBS!!! If you haven’t been I suggest you don’t miss it. And if you have been, well, then I know I’ll see you at this year’s Toronto Ribfest, in Etobicoke!
| WHERE: | 256 Centennial Park Road Etobicoke, ON M9C 5N3 |
| WHEN: | Canada Day Weekend, June 29 – July 2 2012, 11:00am to 11:00pm |
| WEBSITE: | www.torontoribfest.com |
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