The Bolton Fairgrounds was a very busy place recently. The Rotary Club of Bolton held its annual Ribfest. There were five stands serving up the ribs, so partons had lots of choice. Ribs Royale won the People's Choice Award, as well as the prize for the best sauce. They also took second place in the judging contest. Sandy Hartley, Chefie Van Ham and Josh Lacroix were showing off their trophies.
Photos by Bill Rea

There was plenty of entertainment at Ribfest. The Dave Murphy Band from Toronto included Tyler Viaene of Caledon East on sax, Dan Noordermeer on guitar, Mike Barrington on drums, Dave Murphy on keyboard and Bob Basa on bass.

Andy Sawh and Shamar Seeram were up from Little Rock, Arkansas, working for Dinosaurs BBQ Pit, offering samples of their sauce. The sauce took second place at the Ribfest, but their ribs were judged the best.

Paul Antaya of Niagara Falls was applying lots of sauce on the ribs for Texas Rangers.

Randy Austin was working hard preparing the wares for Jack the Ribber.

Derek Buchanan was busy getting the ribs ready at The Chop Shop.

The Aaron Garner Band from Collingwood featured Tyler Viaene of Caledon East on keyboard, Aaron Garner on guitar, John Hall on drums and Rick Garner on bass.