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6 FOCUS - JUNE 2016 Advertising Sub-Committee Chair Terry Coyne of the Port Perry Rotary Club points out that the difference between the local Ribfest and other Ribfests is the setting. Everyone enjoys the ambiance of gathering by Lake Scugog for events at Palmer Park and the Marina. The Rotary Club has a rich tradition of hosting events by the water. The annual Aquarama ran for 20 years and raised over half a million dollars for charity. The Ribfest is re- placing this event to offer something new and exciting. To date the Rotary Club has donated 75000 to the local hospital and it is hoped that Ribfest will raise 25000 more for this good cause. The Rotary Club members tossed around new concepts for fundrais- ers. Should they host a Ribfest How about a Music Festival They decided to combine these two great ideas. Theres an amazing lineup of enter- tainment geared to appeal to all ages and musical tastes. Everyone will be well entertained while devouring ribs from five fa- mous ribbers Texas Rangers Crabbys BBQ Shack Blazin BBQ Camp 31 and Billy Bones BBQ. Terry Coyne likes his ribs spicy. Other advertising commit- tee members are looking forward to different flavours. Debbie McEachern goes for hot and spicy and Heather Haliburton-Smith likes notes of gar- lic and peppercorn on her ribs. Her husband Bob Smith prefers mild BBQ. Award-winning rib recipes slathered with all kinds of tempting sauces will be grilled up for the hungry visitors. Your only problem will be which one to choose Yummy side dishes will be available including corn on the cob popcorn and ice-cream and there will be an adult beverage area. Artisans and vendors will add to the attrac- tions. A midway will be part of the Kids Zone. Its all about good food good en- tertainment family fun and music Terry commented. And dont worry about trying to findaplacetopark.Youcanleaveyour car at the spacious parking lot at the arena and take a shuttle bus down- town for this event. Terry predicts that 15000-20000 people will visit the Ribfest during the Civic Holiday weekend. Taylor Ford and Coldwell Banker are two of the major sponsors. More sponsors vendors and volunteers are being sought. You can contact the organizers through the website if you want to be part of what promises to be an outstanding event www.portper- ryribfest.ca. Marilyn McInnis 905- 985-6282 is coordinating the high school students who need volunteer hours to graduate. Ironically in keeping with the Rotary Clubs motto Service Above Self thousands of pounds of deli- cious ribs will be served up during the three-day festival. Come on out and join the party By Lynn McDonald Focus on Scugog Friday July 29 4 - 6 pm The Wanted 630 - 830 pm Riki Knox 9 - 11 pm James Barker Band Saturday July 30 12 pm - 1 pm Sound City 130 - 330 pm 2 Cute for Country 4 - 6 pm Big Otter Creek 630 - 830 Fourfit 9 - 11 pm Dan Clancy Rock Band Sunday July 31 12 - 1 pm Port Perry High School 130 - 330 pm Cowboy Buddha Band 4 - 6 pm Par Four 630 - 830 pm Emerson Ireland 9 - 11 pm The Burnt River Band featuring Winston James HERES THE ExCITIng SCHEDulE Invite your family and friends THE 1st ROTARY CLUB OF PORT PERRY WatErFrOnt riBFESt July 29 30 31 You are down at the scenic Port Perry waterfront on a sun- kissed afternoon. The robins egg blue sky is reflected in the water and theres a pleasant breeze. Theres the sweet and smoky aroma of ribs grilling and your toe is tapping to the music of a live band. Your fingers are sticky from enjoying a delicious feed of spicy ribs and your tummy is happy. A little girl wearing a pink polka-dot sundress is trying to lick her ice-cream cone before it melts. Then she will join the other children having fun on the merry-go-ground and at the splash pad. Acouple of your neighbours smile and wave as they walk by to line up for fresh corn on the cob to go with their ribs. Others stop to chat on their way to the adult beverage tent. Moms Dads grandparents teenagers kids locals and out-of-towners everyone is enjoying the family fun at the Inaugural Rotary Club of Port Perry Waterfront Ribfest on the Civic Holiday weekend Picture this scene