🍖 Barrie Ribfest 2025 @ Georgian Mall

The Barrie Ribfest 2025  will take place  on Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27, 2025 held at Georgian Mall in Barrie. These “Pitmasters” are ready to serve you and your friends Award-Winning, Mouth-Watering BBQ Smoked Ribs, Tender Pulled Pork, Juicy Smoked Brisket, BBQ Chicken, Smoked Sausage and those huge Beef “Dino” Ribs.

There will be a variety of festival foods like corn dogs, roasted corn, poutines, funnel cakes and of course to wash it all down nice cold beer! There will be plenty of activities including a Kids Zone, Face painting, Marketplace, Artisans and more.

Friday July 25, 2025 | Noon – 11:00PM
Saturday July 26, 2025 | Noon – 11:00PM
Sunday July 27, 2025 | Noon – 7:00PM

🎟️ $ Admission, Children 10 & under are free

📍 Georgian Mall, Barrie.

🎙️ The 99s @ the Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series

Rising indie rock stars The 99s are turning heads with their infectious energy and genre-blending sound. Hailing from Toronto, the group has recently been nominated for Breakthrough Group of the Year at the 2024 JUNO Awards and are quickly gaining a national following thanks to their recent EP and powerhouse festival performances.

At the same time, visit Open Air Dunlop Classics In The Park (Cars, Boats & More) – a showcase of classic vehicles, modern watercraft, and recreation vehicles —paired with live music and local eats.

📆 Saturday July 26th - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

📍 Meridian Place, Barrie.

🪣 Sandy Shores Kitchen & Cafe @ Centennial Park Beach

Play in the mud/sand kitchen! Engage in sensory play and enjoy outdoor activities at the beach. Kids can use their imagination to cook up all sorts of imaginary dishes and have fun getting their hands dirty while exploring and learning about nature.

This is a structured program for kids 2-8 and their families. Not a drop off activity - parents must remain on site.

📆 Saturday July 26th - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

📍 Centennial Park Beach, Barrie

🥘 Recipe of the Week: Blackberry Chicken Salad

Dinner salads don't have to be boring, and this blackberry chicken salad is a great example. It has all of the important components: a well-seasoned protein, creamy feta, a little crunch from toasted walnuts, and a burst of sweetness from juicy blackberries. It comes together quickly—the majority of your prep can be done while the chicken is marinating. It makes for a really great meal prep for easy lunches throughout the week.

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🗞️ Local Good News Stories

👶 County’s child-care strategy aims to double affordable spaces. Read more.

🍷 Looking to go on a wine tour in Collingwood and the Blue Mountains but don’t want to drive? Hop on the Vico Vino Van and enjoy the ride. Read more.

🛶 Accessible watersports: Here’s what you need to know about Barrie Canoe and Kayak Club’s adaptive paddling courses. Read more.

🌟 Northern lights paint local skies with bright, vibrant colours. Read More.

🍺 In Central Ontario’s Simcoe County, just a short drive north of Toronto, I found a few local breweries worth the day trip. Here’s why. Read more.

🎤 Brigitte Eve and The Troublemakers bringing 'magnetic synergy' to Kempenfest. Read More.

🥕 11 must-visit farmers markets across Central Ontario’s Simcoe County this summer. Read More.

🚌 Is it a good fit? City of Barrie testing two electric buses as part of year-long pilot. Read more.

🏫 Georgian College named Technology Access Centre, awarded $1.75M grant for innovation hub. Read more.

 🌆 What’s Happenin’

Friday

🏠️ Escape Room: Harry Potter ticketed event @ Barrie Library Holly Branch - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more.

👩‍🌾 Oro-Medonte Farmers Market @ Chappell Farms - 12 p.nm. to 6 p.m. Learn more.

🎬️ Friday Flicks @ The Barrie Library Painswick Branch - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn more.

🎬️ Friday Flicks @ The Barrie Library Painswick Branch - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn more.

🎹 DJ & Live Music at CIBC Pier @ Friday Harbour - 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Learn more.

Saturday

👩‍🌾 Barrie Farmers’ Market @ City Hall - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more.

👜 Moondance Summer Community Market @ Moondance Organic Gardens - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more.

🛍️ The Market @ Friday Harbour - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more.

🔥 Beach Campfire @ Friday Harbour - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Learn more.

🎹 DJ & Live Music at CIBC Pier @ Friday Harbour - 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Learn more.

Sunday 

🛍️ The Market @ Friday Harbour - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more.

🎥 Once Upon a Time Movies @ Barrie Library Downtown - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more.

🌤️ Barrie Weekend Weather

Friday 26° 🌡️ 18° l 🌤️ l 1 mm 💧 l 21 - 32 kmh 🌬️ 

Saturday 28° 🌡️ 20° l 🌤️ l 2 - 4 mm💧 l 17 -26 kmh 🌬️ 

Sunday 27° 🌡️ 18° l 🌤️ l 1 mm 💧 l 16 - 24 kmh 🌬️ 

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