Rhythm 鈥榥 Ribs returns to Yorkton for its second year July 27-29.
鈥淲e had a really good event last year,鈥� said Ross Fisher, Executive Director of The Health Foundation, adding some 15,000 people attended the event.
But there will be a few changes for this year鈥檚 event.
Those attending 鈥渉ad some suggestions about a few things we could do a little differently,鈥� said Fisher.
The first change will be extended hours.
The event has extended hours until 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; Sunday we close at 8:00 p.m., explained Fisher.
The style of music is evolving too, moving away from solo acts. This year there will be 11 bands each performing 90-minute sets.
While BBQ will remain the focus, with all five of the trucks attending in 2017 returning, Fisher said they will be adding some complimentary food options.
In addition to the professional BBQ vendors they are going to have Mexican food, fries and poutine. In addition there will be a lemonade stand, corn on the cob, a popcorn stand and ice cream, explained Fisher.
There will also be some new fun options on-site.
FFun Motorsports will have a variety of Can-Am side by sides and ATV鈥檚 on display for you to look at and take for a test drive.
And, Sunday will be 鈥渁 bit more of a family day,鈥� said Fisher.
Sunday will include a show and shine car events in cooperation with the Yorkton Antique Auto Club, a bouncy castle and laser tag, to give a family more options, said Fisher.
There will also be a new partnership with Ramsay鈥檚 Health & Fitness who are sponsoring a bike run and poker derby on Saturday, July 28 to raise funds. The bike run will end at Rhythm 鈥榥 Ribs at 5:00 pm.
There will also be added emphasis put on the local BBQ competition.
鈥淲e鈥檙e moving the location a little more in the open,鈥� said Fisher, adding they want to give the event some added profile.
To get local people excited about taking part a preview competition will be held at Western Financial Group City Centre Park on June 13.
Fisher reminded that local competitors do not need to use smoke. So anyone with a good rib recipe can take part using barbecues that use charcoal of propane.
鈥淒efinitely we want more people to compete in the amateur barbecue,鈥� he said.
