The Sarnia Kinsmen Club is thrilled to be bringing back its traditional RibFest to Centennial Park on Fathers' Day weekend.
The 23rd annual event will feature four professional rib teams, 10 bands, an artisan area, additional food vendors and a beer and wine tent.
This year's event is supported by Carpenter's Local 1256 and the Sarnia Construction Association.
Event Chair Jack Struck said everyone he's spoken to is excited for RibFest's return, noting proceeds support many community initiatives.
"We support over 30 charities and initiatives, such as the kids playgrounds, Baxter park upgrades, the Inn of the Good Shepherd, Salvation Army, Kidney Foundation, Boy Scouts, Air Cadets, Heart and Stroke, Cystic Fibrosis, Cancer Society just to name a few," said Struck. "We also organize and raise money for the Santa Claus and Canada Day Parades. We are all volunteers giving back to our community and with the continued support from our sponsors and the thousands of visitors that attended each year; we will continue to give back."
Tickets go on sale on April 4 for the following concerts:
FRIDAY NIGHT - JUNE 17, 2022
Beer Store Money a side of Sage
Scott Manery & The Barnburners
Shania Twin - Donna Huber - tribute to Shania Twain
Les Smith and Fresh Horses - tribute to Garth Brooks
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SATURDAY NIGHT - JUNE 18, 2022
Highway Jones
Johnny Five
Chain Reaction Canada
DESTROYER Canada ….Canada’s #1 Kiss Tribute
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON - JUNE 19, 2022
Stevie D Trio
Robb Sharp & Lit'l Chicago
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The popular early summer event was cancelled in 2020, and was held drive-thru style at Lambton College last year due to the pandemic.
This year's edition is set for June 17-19. Admission is free from 11:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. on the 17th and 18th and from noon until 7 p.m. on the 19th.
Tickets are required for the concerts after 7 p.m. the first two nights. They're $20 each night or $35 for a weekend pass.
