{"id":33478,"date":"2023-08-24T19:18:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T23:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=33478"},"modified":"2023-08-31T21:05:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T01:05:26","slug":"ribs-bibs-bloomin-onions-back-for-this-weekends-ribfest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/ribs-bibs-bloomin-onions-back-for-this-weekends-ribfest\/","title":{"rendered":"Ribs, bibs, bloomin\u2019 onions back for this weekend\u2019s Ribfest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dwayne Gretzky and April Wine are set to headline this year\u2019s Aurora Ribfest, but they\u2019re just a flavour of all that the Town\u2019s tastiest annual event has in store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running from Friday, August 25 through Sunday, August 27, back once again will be the ribs, bloomin\u2019 onions, and all the other tasty treats that draw people out to Machell Park year after year, but this year will also feature a midway, family-friendly activities, and a live music stage that will barely get cold!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re hopeful our headliners are a strong focal point, but I think similar to last year it\u2019s the supporting acts throughout the day that are almost equitably as strong,\u201d says Shelley Ware, Special Events Coordinator for the Town of Aurora. \u201cWe\u2019re opening up on Friday with Bernadette Connors, who is on such a high with her musical career, so having her open at Ribfest with her massive range of vocals and unmatchable energy, I can\u2019t visualize a better way to kick off the weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional bands on the opening day include Green River Revival, a Tribute to CCR, Desire: A Tribute to U2, which Ms. Ware says is back by popular demand, and new to Aurora this year will be a tribute to the music of Joan Jett.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ysi Cattle and the Kowboys, a band fronted by former Aurora Teen Idol Ysabel Cattle, is also on the roster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSince they performed last year, they have launched a new album and their musical career is really taking off,\u201d says Ware. \u201cIt\u2019s really a privilege for us to be able to snag them and be able to book them in for this weekend. Just when you think you\u2019ve finished dancing for the weekend, I think Sunday is really strong. We\u2019re fortunate to have our 2023 Aurora Teen Idol, Katelyn Shulver come and give us a show before she moves off to university. Then we move into the tribute to Shania Twain with Donna Huber, who always hits a home run. And it has been a few years and long overdue to have Marshall Dane in the house, which we\u2019re excited about. Given the elements this year and the sadness surrounding Gordon Lightfoot, I think it is really quite poetic to close off Ribfest this year with Classic Lightfoot Live, a tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, and I am really excited to see the sun start to set Sunday night on a big weekend, listening to the sounds of Gordon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As music fills the air, other kinds of fun will be very close by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ware says a midway will be a returning feature for all three Ribfest days this year and a free children\u2019s activity zone, running from 2 \u2013 5 p.m., will be a popular feature on Saturday and Sunday featuring mini-golf, face painting, crafts and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019ve got a laser tag light up inflatable to work with and a few other activities, which will add a bit more excitement for families, and these games and activities are something even I can\u2019t wait to dive into, so I am hoping it will appeal to all ages,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd we all know that Ribfest is about the \u2018ribs, bibs and sauce,\u2019 but I personally can\u2019t wait to dive into the first fire-roasted yam of the weekend and the outstanding roasted corn on the cob. We have bloomin\u2019 onions, which is always the annual treat to have, and then there will be fresh churros and Beavertails on site \u2013 and we have new vegan food vendors this time around. It\u2019s going to be good for all appetites.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more on Ribfest and this year\u2019s lineup of food, music and activities, visit aurora.ca\/ribfest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Brock Weir<br \/>Editor<br \/>Local Journalism Initiative Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F33478&amp;t=Ribs%2C%20bibs%2C%20bloomin%E2%80%99%20onions%20back%20for%20this%20weekend%E2%80%99s%20Ribfest&amp;s=100&amp;p[url]=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F33478&amp;p[images][0]=&amp;p[title]=Ribs%2C%20bibs%2C%20bloomin%E2%80%99%20onions%20back%20for%20this%20weekend%E2%80%99s%20Ribfest\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Facebook\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/facebook.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-twitter nolightbox\" data-provider=\"twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F33478&amp;text=Like%3F\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"twitter\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/twitter.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-mail nolightbox\" data-provider=\"mail\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share by email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Ribs%2C%20bibs%2C%20bloomin%E2%80%99%20onions%20back%20for%20this%20weekend%E2%80%99s%20Ribfest&amp;body=Like%3F:%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F33478\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"mail\" title=\"Share by email\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/mail.png\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dwayne Gretzky and April Wine are set to headline this year\u2019s Aurora Ribfest, but they\u2019re just a flavour of all that the Town\u2019s tastiest annual event has in store. Running from Friday, August 25 through Sunday, August 27, back once again will be the ribs, bloomin\u2019 onions, and all the other tasty treats that draw [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33478","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general_news","category-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3D2k4-8HY","publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-04 15:35:44","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33478","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33478"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33478\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33478"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33478"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33478"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}