Rhythm 'n Ribs is almost here
Rhythm 'n Ribs is back at the Yorkton Exhibition Grounds July 26 to 28. Hours are Friday from 4 pm to 11 pm, Saturday from 11.30 am to 11 pm, and Sunday from 11.30 am to 8 pm.
The weekend features continuous entertainment on stage, bringing a mix of country rock and classic rock to the festival. The music is provided by local groups and musicians, as well as headliners on Friday and Saturday night and early Sunday evening.
Champion BBQ outfits from across Canada serve up a variety of southern-style barbeque, including favourites like ribs, brisket and chicken, accompanied by corn bread, coleslaw, baked beans and more. Other concessions will also be on the grounds.
Add to that the amateur BBQ competition with a new category this year, and the beer gardens, and you have a weekend of summer fun, food and entertainment. Admission is free!
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Recent news
Donations provide better healthcare equipment
“No one wants to see children sick, but when they are we want them to good healthcare close to home. The Health Foundation recently purchased ear nose and throat equipment for patients requiring tonsils removed, tubes in ears, and septoplasty. As well, The Health Foundation purchased a new anesthetic machine which you can see in use,” said Ross Fisher, Executive Director.
Thank you to the family for sharing pictures from their little boy’s recent surgery. Here he is surrounded by the medical team that provided his surgery.
"We want patients and doctors to have the best equipment available to them, and the donations people make help us to do that."
Charity Golf Classic raises $85,978
The 20th Anniversary Charity Golf Classic held June 6 at Deer Park Golf Course in Yorkton and was a huge success with golfers and sponsors raising money to buy medical equipment for six healthcare facilities in the region.
Our events
Airwaves for Health
The 13th annual GX94 and FOX FM Airwaves for Health Radiothon will be held April 29 and 30. Harvard Broadcasting covers all of the costs of the radiothon, so 100% of donations go toward buying medical equipment.
Charity Golf Classic
The annual Charity Golf Classic is held at Deer Park Golf Course in Yorkton in June. Golfers and sponsors raise money to buy medical equipment for facilities in the region.
Rhythm 'n Ribs
The third barbeque and music festival is held in late July at the Exhibition Grounds in Yorkton. It is a free and family-friendly event with something for everyone.
Road Race and Walk
Whether you want to run 2k, 5k, 10k or 21k and compete against others, or walk 5k at your own pace, the Charity Road Race and Community Walk lets you compete and contribute in August.
The Gala
The annual late-October gala, with a unique theme that changes every year, provides a social evening with dinner, dancing, and a silent auction.
Farming for Health
Each spring local agri-businesses and people seed the crop, and harvest it in fall. The result is that Farming for Health has raised more than $1 million in its first five years. And still going strong.