Ribfest 2024 Tech Upgrade & Charity | Vancouver News

This weekend’s Esquimalt Ribfest is smarter, safer, and bigger than ever—thanks to chip-enabled tokens that’ll stop fake drink tickets (a costly headache last year) and tap-to-pay options for vendors. With 23 live bands, top rib chefs from across Western Canada, and a crowd expected to hit 50,000, it’s pure BBQ chaos with a cause. All profits fund local youth programs—with $65K already pledged for Esquimalt High’s new turf field—and it’s all run by volunteers, including high school teams who earn donations for their hard work. Festival hours: 11 AM–10 PM Saturday, 11 AM–9 PM Sunday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1bed0ba58e270f81