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| - This is my second year attending and the Markham Ribfest is definitely an event to visit if you like food, music and are nearby.
There's plenty of parking at the Markham civic centre itself or around the nearby buildings right across the civic centre, but that's for Friday evening.
I went with Bad Wolf Barbeque this year after trying out gator, and some other ones from the previous ribfest around and about and it was enjoyable but could have use more barbeque sauce. The ribs were fall off the bone tender and deliciously smokey. The cut I got seemed to be on the fatty side unfortunately but that's okay, it was pretty darn good. The lines for crazy Canuck were the longest, all the ribbers are mostly the same and consistent not only in quality but in price. But for a safe bet, go to the one that has a respectable sized line for 'fresher' ribs. Prices are $24 for a full rack, $14 for a half. Share if you must!
If you don't like ribs there's still plenty of other vendors in the form of food trucks so there's plenty to choose from. Drinks are also present in lemonade, bubble tea, and coconut water.
ONE huge star deducted for the lack of the best chip truck in the world, Prince Edward's Fries which was there last year and was supposed to be there as per the ribfest site map. I'm so disappointed! Anyways, I ended up getting fries from that fries stall and they were utterly terrible. Soggy and slightly over-fried fries. Medium was $6, portion was all right albeit on the lower side. Prince Edward's they were not.
There's plenty of seating sponsored (?) by the Markham Rotary Club, who I will give a shout out to as they have certainly played or have played a big role in these and past events. There's music playing, it's a very relaxed feel there, and there's some small rides and games for the kids. It's definitely a family friendly event.
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