Cars, guitars, ribs, at Mount Forest Fireworks Festival

July 24, 2024 @ 4:00 pmCommunity News

This dynamic duo Bev Wilken, left, and Bob McFarlane, right, ended the night winning this year’s Mount Forest Rib Fest on July 18. Photo by Georgia York
Phil Myers shows off his rack of ribs as guests line up to get a taste. Photos by Georgia York
Michael LaFramboise entertained guests with his rendition of classic hit songs at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex. Photo by Georgia York
Wellington North Fire Service competed at Rib Fest on July 18, cooking up racks of ribs for hungry guests. From left: Don Golchuk, Landon Simpson and Brett Martin. Photo by Georgia York
Eight-year old Jake Jones, left, and ten-year-old Nixon Jones of Arthur took in the car show at the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival on Saturday. Jake holds a hand-crafted bee he bought for his baby brother Owen. Photo by Lorie Black
Assorted Affair played to a full tent on Saturday at the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival on Saturday. From left, Ben Farlow, Jim Kell, Sharon Quantz and Simon Farlow. Quantz said the band plays music “music lovers love.” Photos by Lorie Black

MOUNT FOREST– The Mount Forest Fireworks Festival kicked off on July 18 with a rib competition in memory of Bill Walker.

Michael LaFramboise entertained guests with his rendition of classic hit songs at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex.

Wellington North Fire Service competed at Rib Fest on July 18, cooking up racks of ribs for hungry guests.

Dynamic duo Bev Wilken and Dr. Bob McFarlane ended the night winning this year’s Mount Forest Rib Fest.

The festival car show held on July 20 was a hit with guests admiring the vintage vehicles.

Assorted Affair entertained a full tent on the Saturday festival day.

Community News Staff