P: Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest - "It's all about the Ribs" Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest

array( '1.head' => 'Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest - "It\'s all about the Ribs" Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest', '2.body' => array( '1.section' => array( '1.p' => 'Brantford Kinsmen 10th Annual Ribfest', '2.h3' => 'August 9, 10, 11 - 2019', '3.h3' => array( 1 => 'Brantford, Ontario. Canada', 2 => '- Cockshutt Park • 35 Sherwood Dr.', ), ), '2.section' => 'Let the Countdown Begin', '3.section' => array( '1.h2' => 'Festival Schedule Handout', '2.p' => 'Download and print your copy (PDF)!', ), '4.section' => array( '1.header' => 'About The Kinsmen\'s Annual Brantford Ribfest', '2.div' => array( '1.p' => array( 1 => 'Brantford Ribfest is three days of great food, live music and family fun brought to you by the Brantford Kinsmen Club. Five of North America’s best Ribbers will take to Cockshutt Park during the weekend, along with vendors, children’s entertainment, a beer tent and live entertainment on the main stage.', 2 => 'Brantford will come alive with the smell of BBQ’ed ribs, fantastic food vendors, a family entertainment zone. The Brantford Ribfest brings the excitement of family-oriented fun for all ages and the thrill of BBQ competition together for three days of entertainment and amazing food. North America’s greatest rib teams are coming to Brantford to compete for top awards including', '3.strong' => 'Best Ribs, Best Chicken, Best Sauce, Best Pig Rig and People\'s Choice', 4 => '.', 5 => 'Become one of more than 30,000 people who have attended this', '6.strong' => 'admission free', 7 => 'spectacular family event filled with food, fun and entertainment.', 8 => 'Located next to the picturesque Grand River, the Brantford Kinsmen’s Ribfest takes place at:', 9 => 'Cockshutt Park, 35 Sherwood Drive, Brantford.', 10 => 'Friday, August 9 through to Sunday, August 11, 2019', 11 => 'This year’s schedule is:', 12 => 'Friday 4PM-11PM, Saturday 11AM-11PM, and Sunday 11AM-7PM.', '13.strong' => array( 1 => 'All new this year', 2 => 'RIB-EATING CONTEST', 3 => '•Challenge your friends, co-workers, family members, or other businesses to compete.', 4 => '•The team who pigged out the fastest wins.', 5 => '•Rib Eating Contest.', 6 => 'Fri. & Sat. 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Main Stage', 7 => 'The ESCAPE ROOM', 8 => '•You and 3 of your friends enter and 1 of you may not escape.', 9 => 'See details in', 10 => '.', ), 14 => 'The Kinsmen Club of Brantford started Brantford’s Ribfest in 2010 for the community to enjoy a fun filled family festival.', 15 => '2019 is the 10th year for providing this amazing community event to the citizens of Brantford and beyond!', 16 => 'The essence of Kinsmen is to give back to the community. We encourage all attendees to', '17.strong' => '“Donate at the Gate”', 18 => '.', 19 => 'Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest has been made possible by the strong support from our community, spectacular volunteers, and generous local business sponsors.', 20 => 'PLEASE NO: outside food, beverages or Coolers. Backpacks may be checked.', 21 => 'Vendors Accept Cash only - ATM Available onsite', 22 => '.', 23 => '•City of Brantford bylaws, prohibit smoking on Ribfest grounds', 24 => 'but is allowed in designated areas off field.•', ), '2.div' => 'This event takes place rain or shine.', 3 => 'An event you sure don\'t want to miss!!!', '4.h4' => '"Feed your inner Beast"', ), ), '5.section' => array( '1.header' => 'Brantford Ribfest monthly newsletter', '2.div' => array( 1 => 'Subscribe to the', '2.strong' => 'Brantford Ribfest monthly newsletter', 3 => 'to keep up on all that is happening and be the first to receive offers and the latest news on our products and services from bands to vendors and more directly in your inbox.', 4 => 'The Brantford Ribfest monthly newsletter contains everything you need to know to make your weekend with us even more enjoyable.', 5 => 'Learn about Brantford Ribfest latest deals and special offers, exciting news on our festival and services, and much more. Your next big adventure is only an email away.', ), ), '6.section' => array( '1.header' => 'News Updates', '2.div' => array( '1.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Now is the time to apply for your chance to perform at the 10th running of Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest, August 9th - 11th, 2019 in Brantford. Blues, Classic Rock, Country and R&B cover bands –…', '2.div' => 'Warmest Greetings of the Season  and Best Wishes for Happiness in the New Year with Holiday Blessings. From the Brantford Ribfest Committee, the Kinsmen Club of Brantford and all our great ribfest Sponsors. See…', '3.div' => 'The 10th Annual Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest is accepting applications for Market Vendors. This festival is held on August 9th – 11th, 2019. This festival features five Ribbers, many wonderful and unique vendors, food trucks and…', '4.div' => 'We’ve publishing a monthly newsletter. The newsletter provides an update of the news at the Brantford Ribfest. It’s sent to everyone who’s signed up for our public mailing list, and we hope it’s a useful…', ), '2.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Save the date – The Steering Committee for the Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest is already working on plans for summer of 2019. Our 2019 dates will be August 9 – 11, 2019 and we’re gradually updating…', '2.div' => 'THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR 2018 We get a lot praise from patrons who enjoyed the festival. Obviously, we appreciate all of it! We would just like to say thank you for being a part of…', '3.div' => 'The winners of the Brantford Ribfest 2018 awards on Sunday August 12th where are as follows. Best Pig Rig Crazy Canucks Best Sauce 3 Bad Wolf BBQ 2 Crazy Canucks BBQ 1 Gator BBQ Best…', '4.div' => 'With the 9th Annual Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest only 20 days away, we want to send out a huge Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors! Want to attach your name to our Festival? Contact…', ), '3.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Hey festival-goers. Great news. The Brantford Transit is again going to detour off the normal route in West Brant to accommodate Rib Fest 2018 festival goer\'s. The Brantford Transit will be stopping and picking up…', '2.div' => 'Hey Festival lovers, our own Entertainment Coordinator & MC of the Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest - Jeffrey Harding had the pleasure of being interviewed on Rogers TV\'s Brant Life. Check it out. https://rogerstv.com/show?lid=12&rid=54&sid=7844&gid=295627 Your mouth may…', '3.div' => 'As promised, we proudly present our 2018 entertainment roster! With a terrific balance of familiar faces, local legends and new favourites, this year we\'re offering something for every taste, from Blues and Classic Rock to…', '4.div' => 'Our entire Ribfest entertainment roster is booked and confirmed! A sincere ‪#‎thankyou‬ goes out to the 372 artists/bands who applied for one of the 9 spots on our schedule; every year the decision(s) get more…', ), '4.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Hey, contest lovers. The Brantford Ribfest, rib eating contest is now open. But it\'s not your ordinary food eating contest. This is a food eating contest with a twist. This contest is a relay-style race…', '2.div' => 'The Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest is a fun family community festival being held in Cockshutt park in Brantford’s west Brant area on August 10, 11, 12, 2018. We are looking for 50 volunteers to help out…', '3.div' => 'Now is the time to apply for your chance to perform at the 9th running of Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest, August 10th-12th at Cockshutt Park in West Brant. Blues, Classic Rock, Country and R&B cover bands…', '4.div' => 'The Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest are Ecstatic to have been awarded "Platinum" in the \'Best Food/Drink (Ribs)\' category in the Brant News Reader\'s Choice Awards. A huge THANK YOU from the Brantford Ribfest Committee to everyone…', ), '5.div' => array( '1.div' => 'During every Festival, we get a lot praise from patrons who enjoyed the festival. Obviously, we appreciate all of it! It takes a lot of manpower to pull off a show and they don\'t often…', '2.div' => ' Winners are as follows: Brickyard BBQ won in People\'s Choice Bad Wolf BBQ won in Best sauce Tennessee Fatbacks BBQ won in Best chicken Brickyard BBQ won in Best ribs Crazy Canucks Smokers BBQ won in…', '3.div' => 'Wooohooooo we’ve reached 5000 likes on Facebook. That’s right, 5000 likes!! We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your amazing support! www.facebook.com/BrantfordRibfest/      …', '4.div' => 'Hey Festival lovers, our own Entertainment Coordinator of the Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest - Jeffrey Harding had the pleasure of being interviewed on Rogers TV\'s Inside Brant. Check it out. http://rogerstv.com/media?lid=237&rid=7&gid=279983 Your mouth may be watering…', ), '6.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Hey, contest lovers. New to the Brantford Ribfest this year is a rib eating contest. But not your ordinary food eating contest. This is a food eating contest with a twist. This contest is a…', '2.div' => 'News highlights from the 2016 Kinsmen Annual Ribfest http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2016/08/07/food-messy-but-good-at-ribfest-2 Some images to feast your eyes on Photography provided by Jody Phillips & Brantford Expositor. [gallery columns="4" ids="3608,3604,3607,3606"]', '3.div' => '[caption id="attachment_410" align="alignright" width="225"] Brantford Ribfest Awards[/caption] This year was a hot one, and with great events means some delicious ribs. Here is a list of those who won awards at this year’s Brantford Kinsmen Annual…', '4.div' => 'Tune into 1380 CKPC between 8:15 am and 8:30 am Monday morning (August 3rd) for a discussion with our Entertainment Coordinator - Jeff Harding about this year\'s event! Listen in live at http://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/CKPC [caption id="attachment_520"…', ), '7.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Tune into 99.9 FAITH FM between 8:05 am and 8:20 am Tuesday morning (August 2nd) for a discussion with our Entertainment Coordinator – Jeff Harding about this year\'s event! Listen in live at http://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/CFWC [caption…', '2.div' => 'The Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest is presented by the Kinsmen Club of Brantford. #Kinsmen Club has been serving Brantford, Ontario & Brant County since 1941. In 2016, we will be celebrating 75 great years in this…', '3.div' => 'We\'re so happy our community enjoys Ribfest as much as the Brantford Kinsmen enjoy hosting it! Thank you Brant News for the article about our upcoming Ribfest event. Written by: Colleen Toms. Ribfest will occur…', '4.div' => 'Check out the 2016 article on 11th page in July\'s issue of BScene with our Entertainment Coordinator by Lauren Arva. Ribfest will occur from August 5, 6, 7 at the Arnold Anderson/Cockshutt Park - 35…', ), '8.div' => array( '1.div' => 'It is with great pride that we wish to give a great Thank you to all of our 2016 Sponsors. Please thank them for participating at Brantford Ribfest. PRESENTING SPONSOR Kinsmen Club of Brantford EVENT…', '2.div' => '[caption id="attachment_280" align="alignright" width="309"] Overlooking ribfest[/caption] Yes, it’s a Ribfest, but it is also so much more! Yes, you can buy ribs/pulled pork/chicken from our 5 of the best professional ribbers. But you can also…', '3.div' => 'Check out some of the highlights mentioned on Rogers tv in one of their FYI segments. Click here to be directed to the Rogers tv website to watch the video. Rogers tv have always been a great media Sponsor…', '4.div' => 'Look for our commercial with highlights mentioned on Intrigue Media Brantford tv screens in your local businesses. Click here to be directed to the Intrigue Media Brantford to watch the video. Intrigue Media Brantford have…', ), '9.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Air Bounce Inflatables Family Area All Air Bounce inflatables are 1 ticket each all weekend Ticket Prices are $3.00 each or 4 for $10.00 Air Bounce Ride All Day Wristbands $20.00 Small Bouncers Small Bouncers…', '2.div' => 'Mr. Thomas Sevier, Kinsmen Club President Having been the Chairperson for the first 5 years of Ribfest, and now having the position of Chair for the 2016 Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest event has given me a…', '3.div' => 'FYI: Did you know that the Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest has a conservative estimate on the Tourist Economic Impact of $381,600 yearly and growing. We are very proud to be a part of the Tourist Economic…', '4.div' => 'This year was a great one, and with great events means some delicious ribs. Here is a list of those who won awards at this year\'s Brantford Kinsmen Annual Ribfest. Brickyard BBQ - People\'s Choice Brickyard BBQ…', ), '10.div' => array( '1.div' => 'News highlights from the 2015 Kinsmen Annual Ribfest http://www.brantnews.com/news-story/5796620-ribfest-racks-up-good-times-at-cockshutt-park/ http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2015/08/09/ribfest-draws-a-huge-crowd-to-cockshutt-park http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2015/08/05/barbecue-lovers-rejoice-its-ribfest http://www.brantnews.com/news-story/5782891-ribbers-return-to-brantford-this-weekend/ Some images to feast your eyes on Photography provided by Jody Phillips. [gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="555,556,557,558,559,560,561,562,563,564,565,566,567,568,569,570,571,572,573,574,575,576,577,578,579,580,581,582,583,584,585,586,587,588,589,590,591,592,593,594,595,596,597,598,599,600,601,602,603,604,605,606,607,608,609,610,611,612,613,614,615,616,617,618,619,620,621,622,623,624,625,626,627,628,629,630,631,632,633,634,635,636,637,638,639,640,641,642,643,644,645,646,647,648,649,650,651" orderby="rand"]', '2.div' => 'Check out some of the highlights mentioned on Rogers TV in one of their FYI segments. Click here to be directed to the Rogers TV website to watch the video. We look forward to seeing you for this years…', '3.div' => 'Kiddies Fun Trak Childrens Area Ride All Day Wristbands $15.00 Join us at Ribfest – Sunday from Noon-3pm for a MEET and GREET with My Little Pony Applejack!!  Apple Jack is a female Earth pony…', '4.div' => 'The Brantford Kinsmen 6th Annual Ribfest Brantford, ON — The Brantford Kinsmen Annual Ribfest is back and better than ever! In its sixth year, this family-friendly festival is one of Brantford’s most anticipated summer events,…', ), ), ), '7.section' => array( '1.h2' => 'Multimedia', '2.p' => 'This year\'s poster, and some videos from our Youtube Channel,', ), '8.section' => array( '1.div' => 'Follow us on Twitter', '2.div' => array( '1.h5' => 'Connect with Us', '2.div' => array( '1.audio' => 'Your browser does not support the audio element.', '2.h4' => 'Add us to your Facebook or Twitter accounts to stay up to date with what is going on at Ribfest. Here\'s what you have been missing.', ), ), '3.div' => 'Like us on Facebook', ), '9.div' => 'Below are the links to the Ribber, Market Vendor, Other Food Vendor listings.', '10.section' => array( '1.div' => array( '1.h5' => 'Food', '2.div' => array( 1 => 'Check out this years Ribbers.', 2 => 'Check out our other Food choices', ), ), '2.div' => array( '1.h5' => 'Non-Food Vendors', '2.div' => 'Check out our Market Place', ), '3.div' => array( '1.h5' => 'Volunteer', '2.div' => array( 1 => 'Help out at this amazing event!', 2 => 'Be a Entertainer at ribfest', ), ), ), '11.section' => array( '1.h2' => 'Family Friendly', '2.p' => 'With lots of Entertainment running all weekend long for Kids of all ages!', ), '12.section' => array( '1.div' => array( '1.h5' => 'RIBBER\'S COMPETITION & PEOPLE’S CHOICE', '2.div' => array( 1 => 'World famous Ribbers come to Brantford and cook their amazing ribs for us to taste. At the same time, they compete against one another to win various titles.', '2.strong' => 'Celebrity Judges', 3 => 'will be tasting and decide who has presented them with the best ribs, best chicken, and best sauce prepared by our Ribbers.', '4.strong' => 'PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD', 5 => 'is just that. You get a say in who had the Best Ribs and sauce on the weekend. The Ribbers want bragging rights so be sure to vote for the food you most enjoyed! Try all their delicious ribs and sides to judge for yourself. Pick your Fav and VOTE!', ), ), '2.div' => array( '1.h5' => 'Contests & Competitions Section', '2.div' => 'NEW ATTRACTION', ), '3.div' => array( '1.h5' => 'RIB EATING CONTEST', '2.div' => array( '1.strong' => 'LET’S PIG OUT!', 2 => 'Challenge your friends, co-workers, family members, or other businesses to compete. This contest is a relay-style race where contestants take turns eating delicious grilled ribs as fast as they can. The team who pigged out the fastest wins.', 3 => 'All proceeds from this event go to support your local community. So enter now, before all spaces are filled.', ), ), ), '13.section' => array( '1.header' => array( '1.h2' => 'Sponsors', '2.p' => 'Thank you to our following 2018 event sponsors', ), '2.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Presenting Sponsor', '2.div' => array( '1.h3' => 'Brantford Kinsmen Club', '2.p' => array( 1 => 'Kin Canada is an all-Canadian service organization made up of active community volunteers. Working together, members are enhancing the quality of life in their communities by promoting service, fellowship, positive values and national pride. Kin clubs support cystic fibrosis (CF) research and fund local projects across the country. Our Motto - "', '2.b' => 'Serving the Communities Greatest Needs', 3 => '".', ), ), ), '3.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Presenting Music Sponsor', '2.div' => 'ELEMENTS CASINO BRANTFORD', ), '4.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Kids Entertainment Presenting Sponsor', '2.div' => array( '1.h3' => 'TELUS', '2.p' => 'Officially Canada’s largest and fastest mobile network.', ), ), '5.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Presenting Beer Tent Sponsor', '2.div' => array( '1.h3' => 'Molson/Coors', '2.p' => 'Brewed with Pure Rocky Mountain Spring Water', ), ), '6.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Bar-B-Que Buddy', '2.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Performance Production Live', '2.div' => 'Sunbelt Rentals', '3.div' => 'MAGNA SECURITY', '4.div' => 'Brant Flour Mills', '5.div' => 'YOUR BRANT HOME TEAM', '6.div' => 'WaterousHolden', '7.div' => '4FrontMedia', '8.div' => 'Air Bounce Inflatables', '9.div' => 'Northgate', ), ), '7.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Friend', '2.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Newer Technologies Limited', '2.div' => 'Waste Connections of Canada', '3.div' => 'Rothsay', '4.div' => 'Kool Kidz Ice', '5.div' => 'Modu Loc', '6.div' => 'Media City (Outdoor Digital)', '7.div' => 'What A Ball', '8.div' => 'Bobcat of Brantford', '9.div' => 'Renway', '10.div' => 'Keith Hall Transport', '11.div' => 'Premier Equipment', '12.div' => 'Culligan', '13.div' => 'Millards', ), ), '8.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Media Sponsor', '2.div' => array( '1.div' => '104.7 Heart FM', '2.div' => array( '1.h3' => 'Rogers TV', '2.p' => 'Rogers tv is proud to produce quality local programming that matters to you.', ), ), ), '9.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Media Partner', '2.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Korporal Images', '2.div' => '92.9 The Grand', '3.div' => 'CKPC - AM 1380', '4.div' => 'Jewel 92.1FM', '5.div' => 'Intrigue Media', '6.div' => 'Bscene', '7.div' => 'The Expositor', ), ), ), '14.section' => array( '1.header' => 'Sponsors', '2.div' => array( 1 => 'By joining the Ribfest family, you increase your networking by thousands of community spectators and through multimedia advertising, putting your Company’s name and logo out in full view at one of the most significant community events in Brantford.', 2 => 'It is without a doubt due to the support and generosity of the amazing sponsors and supporters, that this event would not have been possible. The Kinsmen Club of Brantford extends a very special THANK YOU to each and every one of you. Whether your contribution was sponsorship or services in kind, all played a substantial role in the success of Brantford Ribfest!!', 3 => 'Your generosity allowed us to generate funding to support local community projects. Every dollar raised gives back in so many ways. We look forward to your support in 2019 so that we can continue to meet the needs of others who may not be as fortunate or to contribute to the growth of services in our own backyard. Every year we get bigger and better.', 4 => 'From The Kinsmen Club of Brantford to you....THANK YOU!', ), ), '15.section' => array( '1.header' => array( '1.h2' => 'What\'s Happening on Stage at Ribfest', '2.p' => 'We will display 2019 band line-up below in early June! Artist submission applications are now open for the 2019 festival. Would you like to be apart of the 2019 entertainment for ribfest, then email the Entertainment Coordinator at: music[at]brantfordkinsmen.ca.', ), '2.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Book Now', '2.div' => 'Play at Ribfest', ), ), '16.section' => array( '1.h2' => 'VOLUNTEER TODAY', '2.p' => 'Lend a Helping Hand. Volunteering at Brantford Ribfest is a great opportunity to meet people, give back to the community, and have fun at the same time! There`s always music and a great atmosphere to work in. High school students can earn community service credits / time toward their volunteer requirements. Volunteering can also provide work experience. Volunteers may also get a letter of reference. So, thank you to ALL our volunteers - let`s have a great weekend.', ), '17.section' => 'Socialize!', '18.section' => array( '1.h2' => 'Contact Us', '2.p' => 'Have questions? Comments? Just want to say hello? Send us a message!', ), '19.footer' => array( '1.div' => array( '1.div' => array( '1.h5' => 'Sponsorship Packages', '2.div' => array( 1 => 'Ribbers', 2 => 'Other Foods', 3 => 'Market Place Vendors', ), ), '2.div' => array( '1.h5' => 'Volunteer Registration', '2.div' => 'Entertainers', ), '3.div' => array( '1.h5' => 'Brantford Ribfest Contact Information', '2.div' => array( '1.h6' => 'Kinsmen Club of Brantford - Ribfest', 2 => '303 - 255 Colborne Street, East', 3 => 'Brantford, Ont., N3T 2H3', 4 => 'Tel: (519)754-0169', 5 => 'Fax:', 6 => 'Festival Coordinator:', 7 => 'Email:', '8.h6' => 'Other Contacts', 9 => 'Entertainment Coordinator:', 10 => 'Email:', 11 => 'Volunteer Coordinator:', 12 => 'Email:', '13.h6' => 'Kinsmen Club of Brantford', 14 => 'Email:', 15 => 'If you are interested in becoming a member, please visit our site at:', ), ), ), '2.div' => array( '1.p' => array( 1 => Copyright', 2 => 'Ribfest 2010 - 2019. All rights reserved.', ), '2.p' => 'Maintained By:', ), ), ), )