The third annual Oakville Family Ribfest, organized by the Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar and hosted by Sheridan College is returning June 20-22.

At a kick off Friday at Sheridan’s Trafalgar Road campus — where the free family fun will ensue late next month — it was revealed the now-annual festival will feature professional ribbers, along with a host of other food vendors, continuous live music, a Kids' Play Zone and carnival, exhibitors, vendors and artisans.

"Last year's event was a great success, and we look forward to welcoming even more visitors to our campus this year from Oakville, Halton Region and beyond," said Ribfest's host, Sheridan President and CEO Dr. Jeff Zabudsky.

And Ribfest 2014, according to Trish Peden, event chair, will see four Oakville advisers representing The Co-operators stepping forward as presenting sponsor.

"Last year's event was a great success, and we look forward to welcoming even more visitors to our campus this year from Oakville, Halton Region and beyond."



Ribfest's host, Sheridan College President and CEO Dr. Jeff Zabudsky

"Four advisers from The Co-operators, Aaron Cronk, Joseph Bardaro, Justin James and I are honoured to become the presenting sponsor of the 2014 Oakville Family Ribfest, " said David Pecharich.

Promising an event that is bigger and better than ever, Peden, also credited an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant, hundreds of volunteers and a host of other sponsors for making the event happen.

In fact, the kickoff saw the sponsors celebrate as ‘ The 2014 Oakville Family Ribfest Band’ and included FirstOntario Credit Union, Home Depot, Instant Imprints, Oakville Beaver, TVCogeco and The UPS Store.

"What the Ribfest 'Band' lacks in musicality, they certainly make up for with enthusiasm. You won't see this band performing at Ribfest, but we will be looking for tips when we watch Friday night's headliner, The Retrievers, a dynamic, up-and-coming Ontario rock band -- and Saturday's headliner, Bare Blue Sea, who will pay tribute to the best of Canadian music."

Other confirmed performers include: Johnny Max & The Heart Attacks, Groove Hammer, The Retrievers, High Rendition Jazz Band, Bare Blue Sea,Little Peter and The Elegants, The Beat Heathens and The Hit Disturbers.

For more information including hours, sponsorship, updated entertainment lineups and volunteering, visit www.oakvillefamilyribfest.com or email marketing@oakvillefamilyribfest.com.