The 8th annual Montreal Ribfest 2023 is here! Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Island’s biggest fundraiser of the year will be taking place August 18th-20th from 11am-9pm at 13665 Pierrefonds Blvd. with free entry, although donations are welcome!
This year’s festival will feature 4 Ribbers, 14 Food Trucks, 19 Local Market Vendors, a Kid Zone, live music and a beer garden. The majority of the food and market vendors will be accepting cash only, but ATMs will be available.
The festival is once again sponsored by Flighthub, a long-time donator and supporter of the agency, along with, STS Aviation, a newfound sponsor this year. Their support is greatly appreciated by the agency.
After seven successful years, the agency has decided to revamp the event in order to better communicate to the general public that the agency is not only a beneficiary of Ribfest, they are also responsible for planning and running it! With the announcement of the new Ribfest logo, it has been brought to life with the announcement of their new mascot, who will be available to take photos with throughout Ribfest weekend.
The agency will also be hosting a raffle with the chance to win 4 amazing prizes that have all been donated by Air Canada Foundation, La Grande Roue de Montreal, The Montreal Orchestra, and Space Explorers: THE INFINITE. Tickets will be available for purchase online (as of August 1st) or at Ribfest.
Funds raised at the festival through donation collection, raffle sales, as well as merchandise and drink sales, will go back to the various programs the agency has to offer. Each program enables life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of youth in the West Island.
The agency looks forward to bringing the community together once again for great food, and a worthy cause!
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