THUNDER BAY – A few thousand people made their way down to the CLE grounds over the weekend for some delicious ribs.
RibFest is an annual charity fundraiser event in support of Our Kids Count, and features plenty of activities for kids, shopping with local vendors, and, Of course, tons of Ribs for attendees to try.
RibFest co-chair Daniel Trevisanutto said that, apart from Friday’s rain, this year’s event has been fantastic and that organizers were overwhelmed with the support received from the community.
“The big gauges [of success] are watching those lines at the ribbers that everyone's here for, that come all the way up to run the show,” he said. “And we had some fantastic lines, especially during those dinner rushes, but, like the professionals they are, they were hammering them out and the lines were never too long.”
Trevisanutto said that, in the event’s second year back after the COVID-19 pandemic, the event continues to grow as more and more people get comfortable with large groups again.
“Everything has slowed down for a couple of years,” he said. “We're so overwhelmed with the positivity and the support that we're getting this year and just seeing everyone together see every single picnic table filled during their dinner service, it’s the best feeling ever.”
RibFest has raised a ton of support for Our Kids Count and executive director, Jackie Knough, said she was excited to see so many people out showing support.
“It's just super exciting to see everybody, so many familiar faces and we have so many amazing artisans and food vendors and our musical acts tonight are going to be fabulous,” she said.
For those who weren’t able to attend this year’s RibFest but still wish to help out Our Kids Count, find out how on the organization’s website.
