After careful deliberation, the Municipality of Clarington has decided to lend a helping hand to Ribfest.

The Bowmanville Rotary Club, the organizers of Ribfest, sought help from council and asked if they could somehow borrow a big portable generator for use during the event. According to Kevin Anyan, a representative from the Bowmanville Rotary Club, the organization needs a very large generator for the event, which requires a lot of power to accommodate those who are expected to attend.

At first, the group considered renting a generator, but they found out that the cost of renting one that would have to run for 24 hours a day could be as high as $9,000 – that’s triple the regular renting cost of $3,000.  If the group chose to rent a generator, they’d end up putting Ribfest at risk for lack of funds.

This dilemma led them to approach council and ask if they could borrow the municipal building’s extra backup generator. Council was willing to lend the generator for a significantly lower renting cost which still has to be ironed out.

Ribfest is a fundraising event that plays host to ribbers, vendors, and entertainers dishing out fun for the whole family. The 3^rd annual Ribfest takes place on the 13^th of June.