PHOTOS: 18th Northumberland RibFest and Music Festival

Miller Smith, 3, from Colborne, enjoys the ‘grand slam meat box.’ /Tim Burgess photo

By editor/reporter Sarah Hyatt

Thousands flocked to the 18^th Northumberland RibFest and Music Festival over the weekend.

“Overall, it was an incredible weekend,” said Sam Miron, president of the Rotary Club of Cobourg. “Thank you to the community and beyond who came out to support and enjoy the event (and) to our sponsors, our volunteers, the entertainment and all our vendors, including the fabulous five ‘ribbers.’”

Trevor Causton was this year’s lucky draw winner at the 18^th Northumberland RibFest and Music Festival. Causton is pictured here with Rotary Club of Cobourg President Sam Miron accepting his $3,000 winnings. /Rotary photo

Miron added that a special thank you also goes out to emcee York Bell Smith, Lynn Hardy, chair of the Ribfest committee, and the Town of Cobourg for their support.

Left-to-right: Volunteers Logan, 14, from Alderville First Nation, Emma, 16, from Cobourg, and Lilly, 15, from Cobourg, helped out at the Miller Waste recycling tent over the weekend. /Tim Burgess photo

“The funds raised this weekend will support local community projects,” continued Miron.

In previous years, RibFest has helped local organizations such as Beyond the Blue Box, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland, the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club, Northumberland Hills Hospital, Community Care Northumberland, and Ed’s House, to name just a few.

The Camp 31 BBQ team from Paris, Ont., picked up the title for best ribs, pulled pork, barbecue chicken and sauce. /Tim Burgess photo

In terms of your winners this year, here’s a quick rundown:

Camp 31 BBQ picked up the title for best ribs, pulled pork, barbecue chicken and sauce, while Ben Cochrane was the winner of the people’s choice for ribs prize, and Jack the Ribber picked up the ribber people’s choice title.

As for the lucky draw winner, Trevor Causton won big with $3,000.

This weekend’s three-day affair in Victoria Park lit up the Cobourg waterfront area with all kinds of ribbers, activities and entertainers – and included packed performances for Hotel California – “the original Eagles tribute band” and another special tribute to Canada’s beloved Tragically Hip.

‘Hotel California’ lead singer Gabriel Giammeria is seen here performing on drums. Hotel California is a cover band for the ‘Eagles.’ /Tim Burgess photo

As press deadline, there was no word yet on the total raised through this year’s event.