Ag Society host inaugural Listowel Ribfest

May 27, 2026 @ 7:22 amListowel Banner, Local News, News

Rib trucks competed for the Best Ribs and Best Sauce Awards at the event, and attendees also had the opportunity to choose their favourite for the People’s Choice Award. Jesse (left), representing the Smokehouse Bandits walked away with awards for Best Sauce and People’s Choice while the award for Best Ribs went to Smokey Rebel BBQ represented by Becca (right). Also in the competition were the Texas Rangers, represented by Chelsea (middle). (Contributed photo)

LISTOWEL – Three crews were cooking up a storm at the first annual Ribfest at the Listowel Fairgrounds under scattered showers for most of the weekend. The event also featured live music from local musicians, and children’s face painting by Painted Mamma (below).  

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Kelsey Bent is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.