It’s that time of year, where if you walk around your neighborhood, you can catch a waft of something that peaks that park of your brain, it starts to take over that primal urge. You try to think of anything else, but it has hold of your olfactory system and its not letting go, in fact it’s getting your mouth and stomach involved and your already out voted like you’re on the island.
That’s right BBQ season is here again! Fine meals being prepared on a piping hot BBQ or smoker with a sauce that punches it up to the stratosphere of delectable delights.
How about instead of just walking around aimlessly you follow Brian’s advice, and you make your way to Port Moody Ribfest. It’s a three-day festival featuring award-winning BBQ, live music, and local craft beer at Rocky Point Park. Indulge in some of the best mouth-watering ribs, enticing pulled pork, and heavenly BBQ chicken from seven top ribbers from across Canada. Fantastic craft beers from Port Moody’s Brewery Row are available on tap.
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Port Moody, this annual event raises funds for local and international community initiatives. Admission is by donation. RibFest is family-friendly with a family fun zone, that’s a favourite community event that draws hungry people from the Tri-Cities and beyond to Rocky Point Park. Since it started in 2015, RIBFEST has been the largest annual community event in Port Moody. An estimated 50,000 visitors attend the festival over the three days with 35-40% of those people coming from outside of Port Moody.
One of the festival’s biggest highlights is the Colossal 50/50 Draw, with an eye-popping jackpot that can reach up to $240,000. Half of the proceeds go to the winner, while the other half supports food security programs, including Share Food Bank and the Starfish meal program.
It takes a lot of people and resources to make RIBFEST happen. Rotary Club of Port Moody partners with several key sponsors each year, as well as working with the three other Rotary clubs in the Tri-Cities. In addition, a small army of 700 volunteers are needed and the result is the Club’s biggest annual fundraising event! If the idea of volunteering is right up your alley I have great news for you, are you sitting? Volunteering at RIBFEST is a two-way street they will be fed throughout the day and will receive some great perks like a volunteer Ribfest shirt!
RibFest is on the Evergreen line and is just a few steps away from Moody Centre Station.
Either as guest to eat, or a volunteer, mark your calendar today with July 18-20, 2025, Rib Fest!
Brian Smith
bsmith288@my.bcit.ca