Two iconic Canadian rock bands will perform at Aurora Ribfest Sept. 5 and 6 at Machell Park.

Glass Tiger, formed in Newmarket in 1983, is a five-time Juno Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated band. Members include Al Connolly, Alan Frew, Wayne Parker, Sam Reid and Chris McNeill.

Platinum Blonde, formed in Toronto in 1982, is a multiple Juno Award-nominated band. Members include Mark Holmes, Sergio Galli and Daniel Todd.

Glass Tiger will perform Sept. 5, while Platinum Blonde will take the stage Sept. 6 – both shows will begin at 9 p.m. and are free to the public.

The weekend event will also feature family fun activities and professionally prepared ribs by barbecue teams from across North America.