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Ribfest Back to Tantalize Tastebuds

July 18, 2016
By Kassandra Blais

Cornwall Ontario – Cornwall, Ontario – Everyone will have the chance to enjoy a full menu of live entertainment, carnival rides, family activities and of course, some great ribs, thanks to the expanded Cornwall Seaway Lions Club Ribfest taking place this weekend.

Now in its fifth year, Ribfest will be expanding from three days to four.

Starting on Thursday, July 21st at 6:00 pm, ribfest will feature 6 ribbers, the traditional midway, the beer garden and over 15 live musical acts.

Tasty Treats

One of the unique features of Ribfest is the diversity of the rib vendors, who have travelled far and wide to share their unique recipes. Vendors that will be in attendance at the 2016 Ribfest are:

  • Crabby’s BBQ Shack
  • Chop Shop BBQ
  • Fat Boy’s BBQ
  • Ribs Royale
  • Smokehouse Bandits
  • Texas Rangers

Entertainment Lineup

Ribfest will have live, family friendly entertainment throughout the weekend.

Thursday, July 18

  • 5:30 – 7:00pm – Kilts, Riffs & Spurs
  • 7:30 – 9:00pm – Graham Greer Trio
  • 9:30 – 11:00pm – Rock and Roll Duty

Friday July 22

  • 1:30-3:00pm – Texas Tuxedo
  • 3:30-5:00pm – Classic Soul
  • 5:30 – 7:00pm – Switchgear
  • 7:30 – 9:00pm – Ridin’ Shotgun
  • 9:30 – 11:00pm – Shania’s Twin

Saturday July 23

  • 1:30 – 3:00pm – River City Junction
  • 3:30 – 5:00pm – Arclights (Sean Harley)
  • 5:30 – 7:00pm – Lost Boyz
  • 7:30 – 9:00pm – Alison Wonderland
  • 9:30 – 11pm – Bon Jovi Crush

Sunday July 24

  • 12:30 – 2:00pm – Soundcheck
  • 2:30 – 4:00pm – Cary B Grant
  • 4:30 – 6:00pm – The Shiners

The festival will begin at 6:00 pm on Thursday, July 21 and will continue until Sunday, July 24 at 6:00 pm.

The festival will take place at Lamoureux Park. Both parking and admission are free.

For more details about this year’s festival, follow these links:·

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