Ribfest feeds and entertains hungry Oxford County and area residents

A ribber expertly cooks up mouthwatering BBQ, filling the air with irresistible smoky aromas. (Ron Yuzark Photo)

Ron Yuzark, Echo Correspondent

The second annual Woodstock Ribfest was held last weekend and it sizzled with high-octane rock and mouthwatering ribs, attracting thousands to the Woodstock Agricultural Society Fairgrounds for a weekend of music, food and family-friendly fun.

Ribfest officially kicked off Friday night with a double-header performance that shook the fairgrounds. Classic rock lovers were treated to the thunderous sounds of Dust N’ Bones, a tribute to Guns N’ Roses, followed by CRÜED, Canada’s notorious tribute to Mötley Crüe.

Saturday turned the volume up even higher. Sonic Sinners hit the stage in the afternoon with a hard rock setlist spanning the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, mixing in original tracks. That energy carried straight into the evening as Red Sky Cartel delivered powerful rock covers from the 70s through the 90s. The night culminated with a powerhouse performance by Back In Black: AC/DC ERAS, one of Canada’s most celebrated AC/DC tribute acts, igniting the crowd with electrifying renditions of the band’s greatest hits.

Beyond the music, the festival featured four award-winning ribbers, a fierce hot sauce and BBQ competition, local vendors, games, beverages, and both a Celebrity and People’s Choice Awards segment.