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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Amherstburg Ribfest returns on new Ramsay St. home By Ron Giofu
Ramsay St. was busy with people coming for ribs, pulled pork and other food items at this year’s Ribfest.
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Joe Perz and George Perica stopped by the Ribfest last Friday (above) while Tex Robert Jr. serves another customer, this one being Amherstburg resident Jason Major (left).
The Amherstburg Ribfest made its return on the weekend with a new location and new sponsor. This year’s Ribfest was located on Ramsay St., between Murray St. and Richmond St., with Ribs Royale, Dinosaur Smokehouse, Texas Jacks and Bubba Lou’s being the four ribbers. Other food vendors also lined the street with entertainment and seating area provided in an alleyway just off the street and in and around Hotel STRY. It began Friday morning and continued until Sunday evening. Dan Gemus, whose Dan Gemus Real Estate Team was the lead sponsor this year, said it was “an incredible turnout” of people who came through the Ribfest. “It’s much greater than I expected,” said Gemus. Formerly held at H. Murray Smith Centennial Park and later at the Libro Centre, Gemus said he originally thought about presenting at the latter location. After considering it, he said it was more economical and simpler to have it downtown. Lot 10 Brewing Co. provided at patio at the back of their facility. “The comments are great,” he said. “People love the footprint and love downtown Amherstburg.” Increased accessibility was another comment Gemus said he heard, as having the event on paved surfaces allowed for walkers and wheelchairs to be used easier. People also liked the fact they could visit other businesses after attending Ribfest, he added. “People are excited to have it back,” said Gemus. Gemus added their goal is to have the Amherstburg Ribfest return in 2025. He said he spoke to people regarding parking and encountered few negative complaints. “The general consensus from people is there were no issues with parking,” Christ Anglican Church got into the spirit as they opened their lot for a donation to the church. Dave Rickman from Texas Jack’s said it was his first time in Amherstburg. “I love this town,” he said. “It’s a good place.”
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