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Kitchener Ribfest And Craft Beer Show In Review

by on Jul.20, 2009, under Concerts, Festivals, Info, Kitchener / Waterloo, Other, Reviews, Victoria Park

Let me tell you, this was a wonderful event. I was there on Saturday and again on Sunday. The musicians that I liked the most were Colin White who performed early on Saturday, and Cheryl Lescom who was slated to fill all day Sunday.

The Ribber that won first place in every judged category was Boss Hogs BBQ (Chicken, Ribs, and Sauce). The barbecued corn on the cob and yams were also excellent as described by my vegetarian compadre who came to Ribfest for the first time. She claimed to be, “Only here for the beer”. But was pleasantly surprised by the options of things to eat, drink, play, ride, browse, and listen to.

The craft brewers gave us an opportunity to try all of their different beers at only $1.00 a glass. We tried almost everyone’s and found that we preferred the Organic Lager and Green Apple Pilsner from Nickel Brook, out of Burlington. We also found out about Black Fly fruit vodka coolers that were made so as not to be sweet. Great concept.

We didn’t take any of the rides in the associated carnival in Victoria Park, but we saw many children enjoying themselves. When Kitchener’s RibFest returns next year, mark it on your calendar as busy, so as not to miss it again. If you did attend let us know what you favoured.

Reporting for the Local Vibe, Ian Mackenzie.

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3 comments for this entry:
  1. Ribfest and Craft Beer Show « K-W Reader
    July 20th, 2009 on 12:12 pm

    [...] No post-event coverage so far from The Record, but here is the pre-event article.  Local Vibe has a short review. [...]

  2. Ruth
    July 22nd, 2009 on 9:18 pm

    i ate from boss hogs and had the ribs and chicken and had a daughter who would never ea ribs b4 eat all of them on me . she loved them . thanx for making something she loved so much . i’ll be back next year for more

  3. Helia Cousineau
    June 28th, 2011 on 12:51 pm

    Can you please give me the dates for the car show from victoria park to king st, kitchener is this year and the beerfest too, it seems the dates I see above are incorrect? thanks

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