Caledon RibFest sizzles back to Bolton this weekend

By Riley Murphy

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Caledon RibFest is back this weekend, so be sure to bring your family and an empty stomach!

The three-day event will include award-winning ribbers, local food and merchant vendors, a beer tent, live music, and a fun-filled kids zone.

This year, the event will be held in Downtown Bolton, at the Ann & Samuel Sterne Municipal Parking Lot, located at 7 Timothy St, Bolton.

Rib Fest runs from Friday to Sunday, with the following hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Instead of an admission price, Rib Fest is accepting donations for Bethell Hospice and Meghan's Music Room.

Anthony Caputo from The Caputo Group, the hosts of Ribfest, shared that having no admission while accepting donations to these organizations is the perfect way to give back to the community.

He shared that he feels no event in Caledon should have a price tag, ensuring that everyone can come out and enjoy.

Caputo said they decided to bring back Caledon RibFest during the COVID-19 years to help people return to a sense of normalcy.

“It was so successful, not only because the attendance was amazing, but the money that we were able to raise for different charities was really nice,” he said

This year there will be three ribbers in attendance: The Hogfather Canada, Ribs Royale, and Dinosaur Smokehouse.

Bands this year will include; Highway Kings, The Nobodies, and The Screaming Riffs, as well as DJ Good Vibes the entire weekend.

All ages are welcome at the event.

There will be no shuttle services available.