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Toronto Ribfest is an annual barbecue festival held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The event is organized by the Rotary Club of Etobicoke and takes place over the Canada Day long weekend. It features a variety of rib vendors, live entertainment, and activities for families.

History

Toronto Ribfest was first held in 1999 and has since grown to become one of the largest rib festivals in Canada. The event was initially created to raise funds for local charities and community projects. Over the years, it has attracted thousands of visitors, making it a staple event in Toronto's summer festival lineup.

Event Features

The festival is known for its wide selection of ribs and other barbecue dishes. Ribbers from across North America compete for awards such as "Best Ribs" and "People's Choice." In addition to food, Toronto Ribfest offers live music performances, a beer garden, and a variety of activities for children, including rides and games.

Location

Toronto Ribfest is held at Centennial Park, a large urban park located in the Etobicoke area of Toronto. The park provides ample space for the numerous food vendors, entertainment stages, and visitor amenities.

Impact

The festival has a significant economic impact on the local community, drawing visitors from across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. It also serves as a major fundraising event for the Rotary Club of Etobicoke, supporting various charitable initiatives both locally and internationally.

Gallery

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-== Toronto Ribfest ==
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-The '''Toronto Ribfest''' is an annual event that takes place in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]. It is a popular food festival that celebrates the art of barbecuing ribs and other meats. The event is organized by the [[Rotary Club]] of Etobicoke and is held at [[Centennial Park]] during the [[Canada Day]] long weekend.
+'''Toronto Ribfest''' is an annual [[barbecue]] [[festival]] held in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. The event is organized by the [[Rotary Club]] of [[Etobicoke]] and takes place over the [[Canada Day]] long weekend. It features a variety of [[rib]] vendors, live entertainment, and activities for families.
-== History ==
+==History==
+Toronto Ribfest was first held in 1999 and has since grown to become one of the largest rib festivals in [[Canada]]. The event was initially created to raise funds for local charities and community projects. Over the years, it has attracted thousands of visitors, making it a staple event in Toronto's summer festival lineup.
-The Toronto Ribfest was first held in [[1999]]. It was initially a small event, but it has grown significantly over the years. Today, it attracts over 100,000 visitors each year and has raised over $3 million for local charities and community projects.
+==Event Features==
+The festival is known for its wide selection of ribs and other barbecue dishes. Ribbers from across [[North America]] compete for awards such as "Best Ribs" and "People's Choice." In addition to food, Toronto Ribfest offers live music performances, a beer garden, and a variety of activities for children, including rides and games.
-== Event Details ==
+==Location==
+Toronto Ribfest is held at [[Centennial Park (Toronto)|Centennial Park]], a large urban park located in the [[Etobicoke]] area of Toronto. The park provides ample space for the numerous food vendors, entertainment stages, and visitor amenities.
-The Toronto Ribfest is a four-day event that features live music, children's activities, and a wide variety of food vendors. The main attraction, however, is the rib competition. Ribbers from across North America come to compete for the title of Best Ribs. The event also includes a People's Choice Award, where attendees can vote for their favourite ribs.
+==Impact==
+The festival has a significant economic impact on the local community, drawing visitors from across the [[Greater Toronto Area]] and beyond. It also serves as a major fundraising event for the Rotary Club of Etobicoke, supporting various charitable initiatives both locally and internationally.
-== Impact ==
+==Gallery==
+[[File:Toronto_Ribfest_2011.jpg|thumb|Ribbers at Toronto Ribfest 2011]]
-The Toronto Ribfest has a significant impact on the local community. Not only does it provide a fun and delicious event for residents and visitors, but it also raises money for important causes. The funds raised at the event are used to support various projects and charities in the [[Etobicoke]] community and beyond.
+==Related pages==
+* [[List of festivals in Toronto]]
+* [[Barbecue in Canada]]
+* [[Rotary International]]
-== See Also ==
+==References==
+{{Reflist}}
-* [[List of food festivals in Toronto]]
+[[Category:Festivals in Toronto]]
-* [[Canada Day]]
+[[Category:Barbecue competitions]]
-* [[Rotary Club]]
-* [[Centennial Park (Etobicoke)]]
-== References ==
-<references />
-== External Links ==
-* [http://www.torontoribfest.com Official Toronto Ribfest Website]
-[[Category:Food festivals in Canada]]
-[[Category:Events in Toronto]]
 [[Category:Annual events in Toronto]]
+[[Category:Food and drink festivals in Canada]]