Change seems to a consistent in our lives and is a frequent visitor to the Bayfield Fair. The Ribs Fest will have two people still looking after tantalizing the taste buds of those loving the taste of ribs. Devin Tabor or Bon Vivant will be joined by Brian Garnet of Let the Flames Begin. The pair will be prepared to satisfy everyone’s hunger pangs on Friday August 15.

Judges are all in place to crown one restaurant with the honours of preparing the best ribs in Bayfield. The judging will be in the arena this year just inside the doors. Everyone gets a chance to see the four judges eating a portion of each entry and awarding points on taste, presentation, and tenderness.

The opening this year will take place in the arena with the smell of ribs wafting through the open doors and to the sounds of music from the Music Fest. Visitors will watch the event take place after having seen several cows as they walked through the main gates “The Cows are at the Gate in Our 1-5-8.” If anyone has an inanimate cow that they would like to lend, please call 519-482-9296 to make arrangements.

Liz Elliott is bringing a pony on the Sunday of the fair for the younger folks to paint. The pony loves the attention and does not mind bright bold colours. One can only imagine what it will look like by the end of the afternoon.

The three day fair should have lots of entertainment for everyone. Friday will feature the Ribs and Music Fest. Saturday is a full day of competition of all sorts. Sunday is Family Day where everyone can relax a little. Set aside August 15-17 to make the Fair a family tradition.

We are super excited to team up with Huron Tractor to bring a shiny John Deere tractor to the fairgrounds! This tractor will be there for kids of all ages to sit on, inspect and enjoy! This new Touch-the-Tractor display is an agricultural take on the highly popular large vehicle experience for, especially, younger kids – who otherwise may not have a chance to get up close and personal with this type of machinery!!

Big Thank You to Huron Tractor for supporting this new attraction!

Now with summer being official all the outdoor activities seem endless. The Bayfield Community Fair is just 6 weeks away. The main feature for the Friday night, August 15, is the Bayfield Ribs & Music Fest. The Docks and Bon Vivant (Devin Tabor) will be offering sizzling barbecued ribs from 5 to 9 pm. A full rack will sell for $20, a half rack will cost $15, and a sample of the ribs will be $2. Local corn, coleslaw, roll, and a soft drink will fill out the menu.

A ribs cook-off will be a competition among the local restaurants. Many have indicated they want to take part again for bragging rights of creating the best ribs in Bayfield.

Music will fill the air starting at 7 pm and continue until 1 am. Canadian talent will be featured in the tent area behind the arena. The lineup includes Sal’s Alley, Marcellus Wallace, Rusty, The Beauties, and Cuff the Duke will round out the evening. Tickets are $30 for the licensed event. They are available locally and online.

In addition to the Ribs & Music Fest, the opening will take place and the arena will open for everyone to see the exhibits and all the concessions. The midway will also be open for all to enjoy so Friday August 15 will be a busy time in Agricultural Park.