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London Ribfest
July 28 - August 1
Open from 11 am to 11 pm
Victoria Park, London.
Who loves eating messy, finger-licking-good ribs? If you answered “I do” then make sure to include London’s Ribfest on your itinerary. This event is the second largest rib festival in North America and is held at Victoria Park. You’ll find plenty of ribs, made a variety of different ways, music and bands, entertainment and more. It’s a very social event that brings thousands to the city.
The London Rib-Fest is the largest festival of its kind in Canada and second largest in North America. Each year, over 120,000 people attend the event over the five day span in downtown Victoria Park.
London Rib-Fest by the Numbers:
- 120,000 Number of people expected to attend
- 35,000 Pounds of ribs consumed
- 5,000 Cobs of corn consumed
- 3,500 Hours of volunteer time
- 500 Volunteers required for the event
- 150 Kegs of beer consumed
- 50 Food and Craft Vendors in the park
- 11 Rib Restaurants participating
- 5 Days of fun
- 2 Labatt beer tents
- 1 Largest Rib-Festival in Canada
- 0 Charge for admission - FREE, FREE, FREE!!
London Rib-Fest Contact Boys' & Girls' Club of London for more information: 519-434-9114
For more info: www.canadasbiggestparty.com/victoria_park_010.htm
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