Review – Horn Dawgs Smokin BBQ Sauce – Canadian Sauce with a Southern taste

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Anyone that knows me will also know that I think the world of a local BBQ Team here in Oshawa that is tearing up the Ontario RibFest circuit.

My buddy Rob Butler along with his wife Donna Darling run Horn Dawgs Smokin BBQ selling BBQ to the masses from early June til mid . . . → Read More: Review – Horn Dawgs Smokin BBQ Sauce – Canadian Sauce with a Southern taste

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2011 Guelph, Ontario RibFest and The SKrAPr Lady handing out GrILLrs to the Ribbers

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Having been to 11 RibFests during the 2011 season I had just realized that I had not yet written my review of the event that was held in Guelph back in late August.

I figure since here it is December you could all appreciate some pictures that you have not seen reminding us . . . → Read More: 2011 Guelph, Ontario RibFest and The SKrAPr Lady handing out GrILLrs to the Ribbers

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Burlington Ribfest – Canada’s Largest and most prestigious event of the year!

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Anyone that talks to me a lot on either Facebook or Twitter  knows that for the past week I have been suffering through a terrible head cold that has me for the most part off my feet. With a head cold comes a lack of concentration which has me pushing myself to get through . . . → Read More: Burlington Ribfest – Canada’s Largest and most prestigious event of the year!

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Review of the Belleville Ribfest and Horn Dawgs Manda did not deserve this!!!!

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As my regular readers will know I had made plans to attend and review 3 RibFests in 3 days, The first in Milton, the second in Brantford and finishing up on the Sunday by driving 2 hours east to Belleville. Ontario.

Everyone in the Belleville area knows the Bay Bridge and it . . . → Read More: Review of the Belleville Ribfest and Horn Dawgs Manda did not deserve this!!!!

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Come see the 2011 Brantford Ribfest with me!

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A smaller show but 4 ribbers were plenty for this area

Hear Ye… Hear Ye! Come to Brantfords RibFest!

Now this was cool, I had originally not planned on attending this RibFest in Brantford as on the Friday I attended the Milton RibFest with my sister which was great since Milton is . . . → Read More: Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Come see the 2011 Brantford Ribfest with me!

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Review of the Milton Ribfest 2011, I get to go home!

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Milton is my home town which is about an hour or so west of Toronto therefor I was really looking forward to attending their 2nd annual Ribfest at the Milton Fairgrounds.

But it will be my first time at the Milton Ribfest as last year I was not able to go.

It was going to . . . → Read More: Review of the Milton Ribfest 2011, I get to go home!

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Preview of the Quinte Big Brothers Big Sisters Ribfest in Belleville, Ontario with Mike Cooper

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The weekend of August 11-14th I will be pulling double duty as I will be attending BOTH the Milton Ribfest which is an hour west of Toronto on the Saturday and then on the Sunday will travel two hours east of Toronto to go to the Quinte’s Big Brother Big Sister Ribfest In Belleville.

. . . → Read More: Preview of the Quinte Big Brothers Big Sisters Ribfest in Belleville, Ontario with Mike Cooper

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Mississauga Ribfest A hot time in the old town tonight!

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Joe considers himself to be my Ed McMahon as he is my sidekick for these shows

I was looking forward to going to the Mississauga Ribfest for a number of reasons…

After going to the Uxbridge Summerfest the night before I needed some excitement. The facebook page for this event was really active . . . → Read More: Mississauga Ribfest A hot time in the old town tonight!

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Review of the Uxbridge Summerfest – Keeping the Ribfest alive though small scale

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In 2010 I really enjoyed the Uxbridge Ribfest that was held in a beautiful park which also included a car show on the Sunday and it was a huge hit.

They had 5 Ribbers and it was in Uxbridge that I first met the Horn Dawgs Smokin’ BBQ Team.

I also wrote about the . . . → Read More: Review of the Uxbridge Summerfest – Keeping the Ribfest alive though small scale

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A quick review of the 2011 Toronto Ribfest at Centennial Park

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Header from the Toronto Ribfest website

Canada Day Week-End means many things to many people. It is a celebration of Canada’s Birthday (this country became a Nation on July 1st 1867)

But it is also a celebration of BBQ as at Centennial Park in Toronto plays host to a huge party hosted . . . → Read More: A quick review of the 2011 Toronto Ribfest at Centennial Park

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A new twist at Ribfest – The Twisted Tater – Meet Dwayne Brown

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A new twist at Ribfest – The Twisted Tater – Meet Dwayne Brown

When I arrived at the Blue Mountains Chili Ribfest with Joe Simeunovich the first vender that caught our eye was the Twisted Tater Booth

Having been to over a dozen Ribfests in Ontario I have not seen anything like this before.

. . . → Read More: A new twist at Ribfest – The Twisted Tater – Meet Dwayne Brown

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Review of the 2011 Bowmanville Rockin Rotary Ribfest… Is it for the Birds?

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This past week-end we had a local Ribfest in Bowmanville  which is two towns east of Oshawa just North of Hwy 401.

Bowmanville Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest is not the largest of shows but I always have a blast going to this one, I have been to all four of the annual Rockin Rotary Ribfests.

. . . → Read More: Review of the 2011 Bowmanville Rockin Rotary Ribfest… Is it for the Birds?

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Beach BBQ & Brews Festival opens in Toronto, More than a Ribfest!

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A new name for what last year was called “Beach Ribfest” but this year organizers of the Father’s Day Week-end event changed the name to Beach BBQ & Brews Festival and I feel it is aptly named as this show is so much more than a Ribfest. When you have stars like Toronto’s own . . . → Read More: Beach BBQ & Brews Festival opens in Toronto, More than a Ribfest!

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Review of 2011′s 1st Professional Ribfest of the season in Pickering, Ontario

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9 Ribbers make up the Pickering Ribfest

June 3rd, 4th & 5th 2011 was when Pickering Rotary Club held it’s 4th annual Ribfest and I made visits all three days and was even there the day before as Horn Dawgs Smokin BBQ set up their new Pig Rig version 2.0 for the . . . → Read More: Review of 2011′s 1st Professional Ribfest of the season in Pickering, Ontario

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1st RibFest of 2011 Welcome to Gage Park in Brampton, Ontario Canada

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After suffering through a long hard winter It sure was nice to walk into a park hearing live music  and smelling the sweet smell of BBQ Ribs being cooked over open pits.

I had not been to a Brampton RibRest before, I had heard that it is a smaller community based event and . . . → Read More: 1st RibFest of 2011 Welcome to Gage Park in Brampton, Ontario Canada

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2011 RibFest Schedule for Ontario Canada

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What a great year 2011 was for Ribfests in Ontario!

I was fortunate to have attended 14 Ribfests in 2011 out of the over 40 that are listed below. For the most part the weather was great this year and attendance was super.

I can not wait for the 2012 season and I . . . → Read More: 2011 RibFest Schedule for Ontario Canada

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Beach BBQ and Brews Festival at Woodbine Park in Toronto coming June 17-19th 2011

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My buddy Joe and I at last years Beach Fest

I am looking forward to going to my 2nd Beach BBQ at Woodbine Park in Toronto

This Father’s Day Week-end  Woodbine Park in Toronto will be hosting the Beach BBQ and Brews Festival, Last year it was only known as Beach Ribfest but . . . → Read More: Beach BBQ and Brews Festival at Woodbine Park in Toronto coming June 17-19th 2011

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Close to home for me, KCBS BBQ events at Blue Mountain in Ontario and Up State New York July 2011

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Last year I spent many of my summer week-ends visiting RibFests in and around the GTA (General Toronto Area) and they are a lot of fun with fantastic BBQ food prepared by Ribbers such as Horn Dawgs Smokin’ BBQ, friends of mine here in Oshawa. (note to Rob & Donna… Can not wait to . . . → Read More: Close to home for me, KCBS BBQ events at Blue Mountain in Ontario and Up State New York July 2011

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The Sun Sets on the 2010 Ribfest Season – Oshawa… Home Town Rules

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The 2010 Ribfest Season has come to an end, finishing with a great show in Oshawa, Ontario

The summer of 2010 has been a wonderful season here in Ontario Canada as I started to combine my passion for BBQ along with what started out as a passing interest in writing but has now . . . → Read More: The Sun Sets on the 2010 Ribfest Season – Oshawa… Home Town Rules

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First night of 2010 Oshawa Rotary RibFest – It is Party time!

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This is my 6th RibFest of the year and this one is in my back yard! ok not quite but it may as well be. Oshawa Ontario is my home and in it’s beautiful setting on the shores of Lake Ontario it is only minutes from my house.

Click here for blog reviews I . . . → Read More: First night of 2010 Oshawa Rotary RibFest – It is Party time!

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