More than 30K visitors head to Oakville's ribfest at Sheridan College Families turned out in droves for The Cooperator's Oakville Family Ribfest over the weekend. While the Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar is still tallying how much was raised for local charities, event chair Trish Peden said organizers are calling ribfest a huge success with more than 30,000 visitors at Sheridan College's Trafalgar Road campus over three days. She credits "flawless" weather, great live entertainment and family-friendly attractions for how well it was received by the community. It was a pleasure to see people digging into ribs and getting into the spirit of event. "We just loved watching their reactions," she said, describing how a couple of elderly gentlemen would get up in front of the stage to bust a move to the music. "There was one gentleman who came out every single day and stood in front of the stage and danced," Peden added. "Oakville is amazing that way. They don't hesitate to get up and dance to the music and it was a joy to see." The annual event, which completed its fifth year, featured nine ribbers, a dozen other food vendors, live entertainment and a host of family-friendly activities, including a midway with a Ferris wheel and bumper cars. As is tradition, attendees were encouraged to vote for the best-tasting ribs and the best sauce. Reigning champion Kentucky Smokehouse, who took home the Best Ribs trophy for the past three years, was dethroned by newcomer Ribs Royale -- who took both the Best Ribs and Best Sauce trophies. Coming in second in both categories was Boss Hog's. Kentucky Smokehouse placed third in both categories. Peden said overall, it was a great time having everyone gather for a good time in support of community charities. She added the event wouldn't have been as successful as it was without the sponsors and more than 200 volunteers who filled more than 900 shifts. 3 | Thursday, June 30, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Hungry attendees line up for the fifth annual The Co-operators Oakville Family Ribfest, organized by the Oakville Trafalgar Rotary Club, and which kicked off last Friday (June 24). The annual event, held out front of the Sheridan College campus on Trafalgar Road, raises funds to help Rotary help those in need, both locally and internationally. Aside from the nine ribbers, and a dozen other food vendors, there was a midway, artisan alley and live entertainment. | photo by Graham Paine Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog or www. facebook.com/HaltonPhotog) We are the region's best lighting store latest lighting designs at exclusive pricing! CONCEPT LIGHTING group Outdoor Lighting Sale. Take an additional 20%off entire store on sale SALE Take 24 monThs To pay no downpayment · no interest* *Some conditions apply. See store for details. orIGINal sTYles. ClassIC labels. rare PrICes. 30-70% off. hugo boss, giorgio armani, sand, ted baker, and more. drop in today to check out the selection (before it's all gone). PLUS INSTALLATION The burrows summer sale. Oakville 243 Speers Road 905.849.LITE(5483) Visit our website to see our "love of lighting - sale flyer" Burlington 1515 N. Service Road 905.331.7444 Between Guelph Line & Brant Street Mississauga 5980 McLaughlin Rd. #3 905.712.4548 905.842.0232 burrowsclothiers.com 200 lakeshore road e, oakville w w w. c o n c e p t l i g h t i n g . c a