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Licenced Event Good selection of local and domestic! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/1748369107973-RCNA2SOB3V1GB9P2QPDR/unsplash-image-v7Tujfxt9Zs.jpg Itinerary - Friday Beautiful Crazy - Luke Combs Tribute at 8:15 pm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/ce32933b-8979-4cb5-9639-5bfe6d065859/unsplash-image-Y20JJ_ddy9M.jpg Itinerary - Sunday Green River Revival CCR Tribute at 8:30 pm, then fireworks! https://www.manitoulinribfest.ca/home daily 1.0 2026-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/1711764808142-ADYD2E486CK6I9GOLUON/public.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/773c0b40-de46-4672-bfc0-a76fc3fd971f/IMG_7623.jpeg Home - Funtastic Kid Zone Featuring bouncy castles, ice cream eating contest, magic show and soap box derby. It is guaranteed fun for all ages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/3b99c654-20bd-4241-925b-e816d84d99f0/unsplash-image-_aR4l6fj6wQ.jpg Home - Ribs, Ribs and More Ribs From World Famous Ribbers, that have travelled across the province to deliver you RIBS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/f5dd8916-27b5-493b-9dac-1edc8efe40b5/IMG_6763.png Home - Events Events you won’t want to miss! 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Let’s get in touch! https://www.manitoulinribfest.ca/vendors daily 0.75 2026-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/1653968557599-WKXS4D7ZCI1SH5IGRYHJ/unsplash-image-_aR4l6fj6wQ.jpg Vendors https://www.manitoulinribfest.ca/sponsors daily 0.75 2026-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/1717344586474-SNAGRBJ9BOU5R3XI3E5T/image-asset.jpeg Sponsors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/5a5c82e0-56aa-43c9-8c6e-627e0d01f640/jakes_vector_logo.jpg Sponsors - Jake’s Home Centre Proud Platinum Sponsor of Homecoming Weekend and Manitoulin Ribfest. Our goal is to provide you, the customer, with a hassle free experience from start to finish. We carry all the major brands. We price match Canada-wide. We offer a full line of financing and layaway solutions. We deliver. We dispose of your old product. It really is “That Simple”! Located in Mindemoya and Little Current Furniture, Appliances, Electronics & Beds, BBQ’s 705- 377-6060 https://www.jakes.ca/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/d1493d74-0372-40a9-baeb-ab1ccbb7936a/E.+Corbiere+Logo.pdf.png Sponsors - E. Corbiere & Sons Contracting DRILLING & BLASTING - WATER & SEWER - WATER CROSSING INSTALLATIONS - EARTHWORKS - RIGHT OF WAY & SITE PREPARATION - FORESTRY OPERATIONS -PORTABLE CRUSHING & SCREENING PLANTS Located in M’Chigeeng Ontario (705) 377-5161 https://ecorbiereandsons.ca/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/4a79011b-6847-45cb-bf78-2700dbccc2e5/manitoulin+transport+logo.png Sponsors - Manitoulin Transport Proud Gold Sponsor of Homecoming Weekend and Manitoullin Ribfest. Manitoulin Transport has the most extensive transportation network in North America, making it easy to provide dependable on-time delivery and faster transit times. https://manitoulintransport.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/35e81b43-34f3-43f4-b43d-4d1ba1b2ff84/Manitoulin+Chrysler.png Sponsors - Manitoulin Chrysler An exciting new lineup of Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler vehicles, along with a great selection of Pre-Owned Vehicles. Our Sales Team will help you find that New or Pre-Owned vehicle you have been searching for while our Service Department can help you repair and maintain the one you're already driving. https://www.manitoulinchrysler.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/7e74ff47-4cf1-4b1d-a5e3-b36d25e2ae82/Central+Manitoulin+Logo.png Sponsors - Municipality of Central Manitoulin At the Heart of Manitoulin Island. Thank you to the Municipality of Central Manitoulin for their in-kind support of Manitoulin Ribfest 2024. https://www.centralmanitoulin.ca/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/418f5583-dc2e-4854-8f3f-974df04cbd78/IMG_6470.jpeg Sponsors - JJ Pole Line Construction JJ Pole Line Construction is a general pole line construction and maintenance company. We install both primary and secondary lines both underground and overhead. We have rock boring equipment for installation of poles and anchors in rock. We do commercial, municipal and private street and area lighting. We also do street light maintenance, tree trimming, tree removal and right of way clearing. Contact Name: Greg Clark Email Address: mbowers2970@gmail.com Phone Number: 705-282-4474. 1044 Highway 551, M'Chigeeng, ON https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/2eccae5d-0191-4aa1-8bbe-11ad5ebcec07/Heat+Security+Logo.png Sponsors - Heat Security Heat Security is a local security, surveillance, and patrol service operating in the Wiikwemkoong (Wikwemikong) Unceded Territory and Little Current, Ontario. 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Split Rail Brewing Company produces high quality, small batch beer and soda on the largest freshwater island in the world - Manitoulin Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/97913a91-4f39-4d50-8025-f50fb62c076a/expositor.jpg Sponsors - Manitoulin Expositor Northern Ontario's oldest newspaper: printers and publishers since 1879. A winner of the Michener Award for Public Service Journalism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/3d422e45-d982-4e7e-b950-c61461bde39a/MM+Logo+Black.png Sponsors - Manitoulin Meats At Manitoulin Meats, we pride ourselves on providing quality meats and fine foods. As a family-owned business, we are committed to offering our customers premium local and Ontario-sourced products. Whether you’re preparing a simple family meal or for a special occasion, we are your go-to destination for fresh, high-quality products that bring the taste of Manitoulin directly to your table. 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He has a diploma in culinary management and many years of experience in the food industry. Jorge’s knowledge of blending together different ingredients to create the perfect Latin American dishes was taught to him at a young age while watching his grandmother and mother in the kitchen. It was through this knowledge of ingredients and food, handed down through generations, that sparked his interest in the food business. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/40baf2ed-a106-440a-9085-c0e64430d905/jack-the-ribber-logo.png Ribbers - Jack the Ribber Jack The Ribber is a prominent, award-winning Ontario BBQ team and restaurant that frequents the Manitoulin Ribfest. Known for their fall-off-the-bone, gluten-free ribs and southern smoked pulled pork, they famously won the People's Choice Award at the Manitoulin Ribfest festival in 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/c9255e34-20bc-4fea-8472-0b5fe441233f/IMG-20260526-WA0005.jpg Ribbers - HOLY BITE BBQ Made in America BBQ Smoke House https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/f3b30eb6-cb43-4111-954a-03d17ac9f958/Yeah+Man+BBQ+Logo.png Ribbers - Yeah Man! BBQ Authentic Jamaican Flavour! Famous jerk chicken & ribs! https://www.manitoulinribfest.ca/performers daily 0.75 2026-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/1675895453478-K9OYGG3UXT54CXM76398/unsplash-image-2UuhMZEChdc.jpg Performers - Become a performer Send us a message. https://www.manitoulinribfest.ca/kidsevents daily 0.75 2026-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/1717363509250-SDBUXT2JO4P5FY6BT9Y1/1200px-Lions_Clubs_International_logo.svg.png Kids Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/1a320f85-a676-4e79-a9e4-6648623381ad/MINDy+Indy%21-2.png Kids Events - Mindy Indy Soap Box Derby (on Duke Street) Friday at 1:00 pm Friday, July 3rd, 2026 starting at 1:00 pm! The Mindy Indy takes place off site on Duke Street, Mindemoya, ON. Starting point is near the intersection of Nixon and Duke Street. Registration is at the event starting at 1:00pm. Parents/Guardians must attend. Bike helmets required. Ages 5-12. Free event. Thank you to The Little Island Racers, Billy Moore, The Spring Bay Pentecostal Church & to Lion Dale Scott for putting on Mindy Indy Soap Box races at the Central Manitoulin Lions Homecoming Weekend 2026. Thank you to the residents of Duke Street for allowing us to close the road for the event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/1675896910548-O4VIKWNKX2J6BE1924U1/Parade+Lead+Truck.jpg Kids Events - Lions Homecoming Parade Saturday at 11 am Canada Proud Theme Saturday, July 4th, 2026 from 11:00 am to 11:30 am. On Highway 542 from Meneray Towing to the Mindemoya Community Centre! Come check out our amazing parade through the heart of Mindemoya! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/e90c4198-15ed-44e4-83a8-31c9be411e3a/Its+not+a+party.jpg Kids Events - Free Bouncy Castles Saturday 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Join us Saturday July 4th for free bouncy castles from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm! Sports bouncer inflatable, Jungle Adventure Maze inflatable and a 40′ Obstacle Course inflatable! The bouncy castles are staffed. Sponsored by the Municipality of Central Manitoulin and Central Manitoulin Lions Club! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/f653fc88-fb73-4c28-98ce-cf847c46e9e2/IMG_9257.jpg Kids Events - Kid’s Ice Cream Eating Competition Saturday at 2:30 pm Saturday July 4th at 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the main stage. Registration at 2:30 pm sharp at the Lions Pavilion at the Mindemoya Ballfields 6032 Highway 542 Mindemoya,ON. For ages 12 and under. Two different age categories 5 and under and 6 to 12. Each child gets a bowl of ice cream. First, second and third in each of the two age categories are awarded medals and gift cards to Rylans Clothing in Mindemoya! Ice cream sponsored by Buttercup Ice Creamery! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/1781112129090-WSYEEPI8E37IBVR08F60/unsplash-image-Dn7P1U26ZkE.jpg Kids Events - Fireworks Saturday Night Saturday July 4th at dusk (10 pm) after Green River Revival CCR tribute! Fireworks will be shot off across the street at Platinum Sponsor Manitoulin Chrysler. Lawn chairs welcome! Manitoulin Ribfest grounds are entry by donation to the Central Manitoulin Lions Club. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628da793a700c90f0290ea3c/171323c4-d903-422a-8390-931b46d0bbd3/Christophe+magic.jpeg Kids Events - The Magic of Christope Sunday, July 5th, 2026 at 11 am on the main stage. 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