Ribs….and so much more in store for RibFest

Come for the ribs, and stay for the fun.

The finishing touches are being put on plans for 4th annual Interior Savings Sunrise Rotary RibFest set for Aug. 23 to 25 in Kelowna’s City Park.

Aside from the ribs and BBQ, there will also be other eating options (including vegetarian and gluten free choices) along with market vendors, music, entertainment and activities for kids.

The Family Fun Zone will be open Friday 4-7 p.m., Saturday 1-7, and Sunday from noon until 5 p.m.

Several of the carnival themed games and activities will be operating all three days, while special events will be added for Saturday or Sunday.

You can check out the website for full details and schedule. www.ribfestkelowna.com

Weekend-long activities include the balloon tent and popcorn stand, the activity corner and carnival inspired games like dartless balloon pop, the duck pond and the ring toss game.

The planning committee is excited to welcome local business Axe Monkeys to this year’s event. For a nominal fee, participants can test their axe throwing skills.

The Uptown Rutland Business Improvement Association is proudly sponsoring the giant Jenga, Connect Four and checkers so that families can enjoy some fun time together.

On Saturday and Sunday, special additions to the Family Fun Zone will include face painting, bouncy castles and a wood block painting activity.

Sunday will be Kids Fun Day. The afternoon will boast several unique activities that the whole family can enjoy including an obstacle course, a bridge building exhibit by the local Scout troop and a wood paddle boat craft station courtesy of the Men’s Shed.

Mascots will also be roaming the grounds, ready to greet participants and take photos.

“This carnival style Family Fun zone is all about playing games, fishing in the pond or enjoying a bag of buttery hot popcorn.
There is something for everyone of all ages. You may even take home a prize!,” said Family Fun Zone Chairperson Doreen Welsh.

If you would like to take a more “hands on” approach, organizers invite you to join the team as a volunteer. Shifts are available throughout the duration of the event and volunteers can choose where and when they would like to participate. Signing up to volunteer is easy; simple go to
www.ribfestkelowna.com and click on the “Volunteer” tab found at the top of the home screen.