Burlington 2007 Ribfest Festival

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Every year, Burlington holds what they claim is "Canada's Largest Ribfest Festival". There are rib vendors, beer vendors, other festival vendors (barbecued corn, barbecued potatoes, funnel cakes, elephant ears, etc), and festival craft vendors. The rib vendors often try to outdo each other with the number of trophies they have on display. I haven't been able to taste much of a difference between the ribs, but perhaps someone with a more discerning rib palette may.

It is worth noting that the festival is put on by the rotary club, which is a non-profit organization that engages in many worthwhile causes, such as eliminating polio.

Recycling and Compost Tent

This year, I was pleased to see there was a recycling and compost tent. Dedicated volunteers will sift through all your garbage, removing the recyclables and material that can be composted (such as rib bones), and put them in appropriate piles. I'm sure this greatly reduces the amount of garbage generated by the festival.

Dress

Ourdoor festival - anything goes.

Cost

Free

Items Ordered

Since a number of different vendors were visited on this trip, the each were given their own review page. Please visit the following reviews to read about the experience:

Pulled Pork Sandwiches: Billy Bones B.B.Q.
Lemonade: Alabama's Freshly Squeezed Lemonade
Texas Taters: Texas Taters