Tony from Kentucky Smokehouse at the Sarnia Ribfest. June 19, 2015 (photo by Jake Jeffrey blackburnnews.com)

Tony from Kentucky Smokehouse at the Sarnia Ribfest. June 19, 2015 (photo by Jake Jeffrey blackburnnews.com)

17th Annual Ribfest Underway

By Staff Writer

June 19, 2015 - 6:40pm

The Sarnia Ribfest is back for another year at the Hiawatha Horse Park.

Seven ribbers from far and wide will be competing for the weekend's best rib.

Victor Anast from Kentucky Smokehouse says they always look forward to coming back to Sarnia.

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Donations will support Kinsmen projects like the Canada Day Parade, Christmas Parade and our local Cystic Fibrosis Chapter.

Sarnia transit is offering a free shuttle service from the Murphy Rd. terminal to the park. Live music is scheduled throughout the weekend.

More information can be found at www.sarniaribfest.com.

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