RIBFEST Sponsors & Partners
Welcome to our 2026 Northern Heat Ribfest Sponsor & Partner page!

We’re grateful for the support of our sponsors & partners, who make it possible for us to put on this incredible event year after year.

We’re grateful for the support of these sponsors & partners and are thrilled to have them on board for another year of Ribfest. Without their generosity, we wouldn’t be able to bring the best in food, music, and entertainment to your community.

Labatt / Budweiser
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For 150 years, Budweiser has followed the same family recipe for the perfect balance of flavor and refreshment. It is a medium-bodied, flavorful, crisp lager, brewed to be enjoyed around the BBQ with your buds, because that’s what Buds do.

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Mike's Hard
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Born in Vancouver, BC in 1996, Mike’s Hard Lemonade set out to give classic lemonade a refreshingly unexpected twist. Thirty years later, it stands as Canada’s original hard lemonade, defining a category with bold flavour, real lemon taste, and unmistakable confidence. From its West Coast roots to nationwide popularity, Mike’s has become a fan favourite across Canada. After 30 years, nobody does hard lemonade like Mike’s.

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Canadian Club
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Canadian Club and Gingerale: Canadian Club and ginger ale were both created around in the 1850s, making this a historically delicious combination. This pre-mixed cocktail expertly blends the smooth honeyed notes of grain and spice of Canadian Club whisky with the sweet, candied notes of ginger ale. Pair it with saucy barbecued ribs or spicy curries.

Canadian Club Cherry Smash: This tart and fruity cocktail combines the iconic flavours of Canadian Club whisky with sweet and tart cherries and zesty lemon. Vibrant citrus and ripe cherry flavours meld with the whisky’s vanilla and spice notes to create a refreshingly fruity cocktail experience. Ready-to-drink and full of flavour!

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Pepsi
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Pelee Island Winery
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With a winegrowing history dating back more than 170 years, Pelee Island is regarded as the birthplace of winemaking in Canada. Our carefully curated selection includes many wines that have won international awards and continue to be a favourite of connoisseurs around the world. We practice sustainable growing to ensure we generate a smaller carbon footprint, thanks to methods developed by the World Wildlife Fund Canada. Pelee Island Winery and Vineyards is home to over 700 acres of farmland in Canada’s warmest grape-growing region, creating the optimal environment for our crops.

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Black Fly Beverage Co.
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It’s always Black Fly Season! Founded in London, Ontario, this locally owned and family-operated company has grown to become a Canadian favourite. With over 45 flavours available across the country, Black Fly offers full flavoured, bar-quality cocktails made with vodka, tequila, gin, and rum. Each drink is crafted at 7-12% alcohol, delivering the perfect mix of taste and quality. Cheers to Black Fly – Canadian born. Canadian owned. Canadian made.

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Ford
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For a third consecutive year, Ford is rolling out its activations across Canada (B.C., ON, QC) to deliver an immersive experience focused on test drives and the discovery of select vehicles. In 2026, the program evolves to focus primarily on the Adventure Lifestyle, celebrating capability, freedom, and the passion to explore. A guided test drive in the participant’s vehicle of choice (Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer, and F-150), accompanied by a professional driver. In addition, attendees can enter an adventure contest for a chance to win a grand prize.

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Rocket Marketing
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Located just outside Hamilton, Rocket Marketing is a full-service marketing agency that caters to a diverse clientele, both local and national, with a comprehensive suite of marketing services. In operation for over 25 years, the Rocket team has a passion for serving mid to large-size businesses with innovative marketing strategies delivered through a partner relationship. We’re proud to support and be part of our local community.

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Osborne Goddard Team
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Osborne Goddard Team is a top-performing RE/MAX team, servicing the York, Simcoe Country, the GTA and beyond. With a No Worries approach to buying and selling real estate, the Osborne Goddard Team puts you at ease while delivery you results! Check out our 260+ 5-star Google reviews to learn more about our team and the families that we’ve partnered with to date!

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Metroland
Metroland

With reporters in more than 70 communities across Ontario, Metroland provides local news, shopping & information in print and online. Local businesses are the engine of our economy and the anchors of our communities. We’ll help you keep the doors open, navigate the “new normal” and tell your story.

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The Weekly Voice
Weekly Voice

Largest English newspaper catering to the South Asians in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond

On the first Saturday of May 1997, the flagship edition of the Voice Media Group rolled off the press.

Thus began a proud new era for the South Asian community in the GTA.

Slated to be the largest ethnic community in Canada, the South Asian community estimated to be over 1,750,000 in the GTA, comprises immigrants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal or those of Indian origin who migrated to Canada via Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, Guyana, and the Gulf, all sharing a common cultural thread.

And it’s them that The Voice Media Group – GTA’s leading provider of information and entertainment news and views – targets, through a strategically planned multimedia presence featuring weekly broadsheet English editions, a weekly Punjabi broadsheet edition, with up-to-the-minute community websites, and a state-of-the-art top-notch South Asian radio channel.

The first professionally managed media company within the South Asian community in the GTA, the Voice Media Group has been hailed as the most relevant and trusted by the entire community.

The figures add up.

If you’re looking to reach and maximize your presence within the South Asian community, there’s no better vehicle than the Voice Media group.

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Rock 95 (Morning Crew Brew)
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Rock 95 is a locally owned and operated radio station playing Classic Rock and New Rock. We provide the best and most accurate news, traffic, weather, school bus cancellations and information in Central Ontario. We take pride in supporting the local community through charity events as well as providing quality programming that truly reflects the views and beliefs of our audience. We look forward to meeting you!

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Pure Country 106
Pure Country 106

Pure Country Radio, an I Heart Radio Station. Division of Bell Media.

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Bounce 104.1
Bounce 104.1

Bounce Radio an I Heart Radio Station. A Division of Bell Media.

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Y108 Hamilton's Rock
Y108 Hamilton's Rock

Y108 is Hamilton’s Rock Station for a solid curated mix of New and Classic Rock and Classic Hits. Home of Taz & Jim in the morning.

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Energy 95.3
Energy 95.3

Energy 95.3 Welcomes YOU to the party! Playing the hottest hits and your favourite throwbacks. Home of Scott & Kat in the morning.

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COOL 100.7 Radio
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Great Hits and Real Classics!

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Z103.5
Z103.5

Z103.5 ALL THE HITS! The hottest new music and the hottest way backs. Tune in LIVE on your FM dial, or stream us at Z1035.com

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WaveroomTv
Waveroom

WaveroomTv is an online media outlet with a mission to become the leading voice for the next generation of Canadians by promoting Canadian culture through curated content. They focus on empowering and celebrating the diverse perspectives of Canada by showcasing the best in Canadian news, fashion, art, food, sports, and entertainment. WaveRoomTV strives to make a positive social impact by amplifying the voices of marginalized communities and supporting causes important to their audience.

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BOUNCE 102.9
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BOUNCE 102.9

The Music You Just Can’t Quit!

Wake up with Sunni & Hayes – Hamilton’s #1 Morning Show.

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Oldies 96.7
Oldies 96.7

Oldies 96.7 – Playing the best of the 70s, 80s and 90s.

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Freq 90.5
Freq 90.5

Freq 90.5 – Alternative Rewind.

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Big 101
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We Play Everything!

Join Tim & Colleen weekday mornings from 6 to 10am on The Big Breakfast.

Listen to us live at 101.1 FM in Barrie & Simcoe County or online on the Radio Player Canada or the iHeartRadio Canada apps.

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