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: 19 Jul 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| admin@rcbl.org | |
| 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 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jacqui Murray, Volunteer Recruitment, Canada's Largest Ribfest and Rotary Burlington Music Festival, Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore; Email: volunteers@rcbl.org |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1972 |
| Primary Executive | Anand Sinha, President, Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore |
| Alternate Executive | Ute Lindner, 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 ribs, 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. Ride your bicycle and leave it at the Bike corral Located just inside the entrance to the park near Brant St 3. Take the bus See the bus schedules here. Food, beverages and crafts: * food and crafts vendors accept cash only (ATMs on-site) * beverage tents will accept either debit/credit cards directly 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 | 2018 Ribfest: Fri-Sun 11 am-11 pm * Mon 11 am-7 pm 2018 Waterfront Dance Party: Thu 5 pm-11 pm |
| Dates | Labour Day Weekend * in 2018, Fri Aug 31-Mon Sep 3 * Waterfront Dance Party (ticketed event) Thu Aug 30 |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | No restrictions for Ribfest * Thu, Aug 30 Waterfront Dance Party for 19+ only |
| Application | No application required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Admission - for Thu Aug 30 Waterfront Dance Party ($20 in advance online or $25 at the event) ; 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 |
