Rotary International
Site: Spencer Smith Park
Service: Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore - Canada's Largest Ribfest
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN5020 | Last Full Update: 09 Jul 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Website | www.canadaslargestribfest.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadaslargestribfest Instagram: www.instagram.com/canadaslargestribfest/ Twitter: twitter.com/Ribfest YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC7oShP9e7-JngnCws5Tpjhg |
| Primary Contact | Christina Saban, Festival Coordinator, Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore; Email: admin@rcbl.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jacqui Murray, Volunteer Recruitment, Canada's Largest Ribfest, Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore; Email: volunteers@rcbl.org |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1972 |
| Primary Executive | Ute Lindner, President, Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore |
| Alternate Executive | Jay Thomblison, President-Elect, Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations |
| Elections | New executive take office Jul 1 each year - elected by club members |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Festival featuring BBQ ribs, chicken, other foods, live music, crafts and activities * held annually on Labour Day weekend in Spencer Smith Park (downtown Burlington by the lake) * free admission * all festival proceeds donated to local and international charities Getting there: 1. By car: For directions, parking and drop-off locations for those needing special assistance, see here 2. By bike: Ride your bicycle and leave it at the bike corral * located just inside the entrance to the park near Brant St 3. By bus: See the bus schedules here Food, beverages and crafts: * some food and crafts vendors accept cash only (ATMs on-site); some accept debit/credit * beverage tents will accept either debit/credit cards or cash * for information on available food options, see website Entertainment * for schedule of events, see here Pets: Pets not allowed in Ribfest area (service animals are permitted), but are allowed on the Promenade |
| Hours | 2019 Ribfest: Fri-Sun 11 am-11 pm * Mon 11 am-7 pm |
| Dates | Labour Day Weekend * in 2019, Fri Aug 30-Mon Sep 2 |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | No application required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None - for Ribfest * free admission and access to main schedule entertainment ; charge for food, beverages and crafts |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Maple Ave and North Shore Blvd E |
| Mailing Address | c/o Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore PO Box 85103 Burlington, ON L7R 4K3 |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - grassy areas and some slopes |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture ; Sports / Recreation |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Festivals & Special Events ; Special Events |
| Service Categories | Special Events |
