It's finally July — and it feels like it! The first major summer heat wave is upon us, but that's not stopping Montrealers from getting out and enjoying the warmth, even if it's extreme, while it lasts. It's picnic season, no matter the weather. To take advantage of this enthusiasm for outdoor dining, several food festivals have begun to annouce their 2019 summer programs. From Cuban BBQ to Indian food, Montrealers will have ample opportunity to enjoy some festival food in the sun this year. Of course, one of the most anticipated annual events is the RibFest. With "live Music, local vendors," and "6 professional ribbers" serving all kinds of savoury BBQ goodness, the festival is one of the most exciting events of the season. The best part: admission to the RibFest is FREE. View this post on Instagram The boys don't have to share the grill this weekend. @thehogfathercanada will be serving up the GTA with a grill full of your favourites.. Come see what all the fuss and flame is about at Scarborough Ribfest 🔥🔥🔥 #fireonthegrill #alwaysthefatherofthehog #scarboroughribfest2017 A post shared by The Hogfather BBQ (@thehogfathercanada) on Aug 5, 2017 at 11:43am PDT This year, the RibFest will return to the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough between the 16th and 18th of August. Participating "ribbers" include the Dinosaur Smokehouse, Ribs Royale, and the Fatboys Southern Smokehouse. READ ALSO: Montreal Is Hosting A Giant Taco Festival This Summer "Professional Ribbers will be sharing their love of BBQ and the feast, and you'll be able to eat to your heart's content, while listening to great World music that we have from this great city of ours," the festival Facebook page reads. View this post on Instagram It’s Throwback Thursday!! Here’s a picture from Montreal RibFest 2016! #mtlribfest #montreal #tbt #throwbackthursday #food #bbq #ribs #pierrefonds #montreal #food #foodie #crowd A post shared by Montreal RibFest (@mtlribfest_bbbs) on Aug 10, 2017 at 9:16am PDT The event is organized by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Island as a way to raise money for the organization's summer activities. "By participating in Montreal RibFest, you are helping us make a positive difference in the lives of our community’s youth." For more information, refer to the RibFest website here and Facebook page here! Everything you need to know: What: Montreal RibFest Where: 13665 Boul de Pierrefonds, Pierrefonds When: August 16, 17, 18, 2019 Website
