The inaugural Blue Mountains Chili Ribfest, which debuts at Cedar Run Horse Park near Thornbury from July 8-10, announces a jam-packed musical line-up featuring some of the country’s best acts including JUNO Award-winning Fathead and Trooper.
The Blue Mountains Chili Ribfest is a three-day event that incorporates one of the region’s great culinary traditions, the 27th annual Chili Cookoff and introduces Ontario’s first-ever internationally sanctioned barbecue competition and the region’s first-ever Whole Hog BBQ Championship.
The Festival will also be jam-packed with live music, amusement rides, games, and an arts and crafts marketplace. There will also be weekend-long Rib and Chili Tastings and fun for the entire family.
Live music performances begin each day of the Festival starting at 11:00am. On Friday evening the music stage kicks off with Avery Stone Band, performing vintage rock ‘n’ roll and No. 1hits from the ’50s through to today’s modern classics. The fun continues with the JUNO Award-winning Fathead Blues Band, a collective of the country’s most respected musicians who bring an energetic blend of funk, soul and rockin’ blues. The evening closes with a performance by the Bryan Sorensen Band.
On Saturday night, Wild T and the Spirit take to the music stage, followed by JUNO Award-winning band Trooper. One of Canada’s top-selling bands of all time, the iconic rockers are sure to “Raise a Little Hell” when they perform their huge collection of hits. Topping off the night will be live music by DJ Conor Cutz.
Tickets for the above musical performances beginning from 6:00 pm until 1:00 am, are $20.00 on Friday night and $30.00 on Saturday night. Admission is free for all other musical performances.
For a full performance schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.bluemountainschiliribfest.ca
This year’s Festival will also feature Ontario’s first-ever internationally sanctioned barbeque competition with rules and regulations established by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS), the world’s largest organization of barbeque and grilling enthusiasts. Also taking place will be the region’s first-ever Whole Hog BBQ Championship, in association with the Canadian Southern BBQ Association (CSBBQ).
Also in competition will be the T-C Rotary Chili Cookoff, based on the original Terlingua International Frank X. Tolbert-Wick Fowler Memorial Championship Chili Cookoff in Texas. More than $8,000 in prize money will be up for grabs for the competitors. Southern Ontario BBQ and chili lovers have never had such an outstanding opportunity to experience a food festival of this caliber!
Admission to Blue Mountains Chili Ribfest is free. The Festival will run from 11am - 1am Friday and Saturday and 11am - 6pm Sunday.
For more information visit www.bluemountainschiliribfest.ca
