By Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter

BBQ smoked ribs!

1st ever Red Deer Shelter Ribfest coming in September

Aug 21, 2019 | 2:53 PM

The 1st Annual Red Deer Shelter Ribfest, featuring five of the top rib teams from across Canada and the US, will be cooking up some of the best mouth-watering BBQ smoked ribs you’ve ever had!

Bring the whole family Sept. 13-15 and enjoy live entertainment, a kids play area, additional food options including fries, mini donuts, and of course nice, cold beer!

Street parking. Wheelchair Accessible.

We are striving to create a safe, enjoyable, family-friendly community event. Our commitment to have quality entertainment, world-class ribs and food vendors, and a licensed park.

Admission is FREE (a $2.00 donation at the gate is appreciated).
Thank you!

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All proceeds in support of the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter.

Visit www.cawes.com/events for more information.

Interested in Volunteering? Please contact Roxanne Kirton at roxanne.kirton@cawes.com or at 403.352.4080 if you would like to get involved.