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Yarmouth Rotary Ribfest, presented by Graves is excited to once again offer three days of great food, drink, live music, children's entertainment and more.

Join the Rotary Club of Yarmouth, July 5th - 7th, as we bring the ever popular Ribfest back to Yarmouth. The smell of BBQ’d ribs, fantastic food vendors, a kid’s entertainment zone and the sounds of music from local bands and artists are all sure to draw you in! The Yarmouth Rotary Ribfest is family oriented fun for all ages event. Some of North America’s greatest rib teams are coming to Yarmouth

to compete for top awards. The essence of Rotary is to give back to the community and this year funds raised will go to support our various initiatives locally and internationally. The Yarmouth Ribfest is FREE for everyone to enjoy. The Yarmouth Ground Search & Rescue will be collecting $2 per vehicle to park on the grounds. This is a donation to this amazing group of volunteers. At the gate of Ribfest, we do encourage all guests to donate. All proceeds from this event go back into the community through the work of the Rotary Club. Yarmouth Rotary Ribfest has been made possible from the strong support from our community and local business sponsors and many volunteers.

06/05/2026

Get ready to dig in! The messier the better! 🔥

🗓️ June 26 - 28, 2026
📍Yarmouth Mariners Centre

06/04/2026

June 4th

🧀🔥 Happy National Cheese Day! 🔥🧀

From melty, gooey goodness to sharp, tangy bites, cheese has a way of making every meal better. Whether it’s piled on your favorite BBQ, tucked into a sandwich, or enjoyed straight from the block, today is the perfect excuse to celebrate this delicious staple.

So tell us, what’s your ultimate cheesy indulgence?

06/03/2026

Get fired up! 🔥
Yarmouth Rotary Ribfest is coming back this month!

🗓️ June 26 - 28, 2026
📍Yarmouth Mariners Centre

05/28/2026

✨ Join Yarmouth Recreation for an elegant and memorable evening at our Family Gala Night! Dress in your formal best and enjoy a fun-filled night featuring music, a photo booth, and time spent together with family and friends in a welcoming community atmosphere.

📅 Saturday, June 20th, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Rotary Centre Hall – Hebron Recreation Complex
107 Cemetery Road, Yarmouth, NS

🎶 Music
📸 Photo Booth
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Welcome
🎟️ Free Event - Get your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/yarmouthrecreation1/2228006

Accessible parking is limited but available on-site.

We look forward to celebrating with you for a night of fun, laughter, and community connection!

05/14/2026

The Rotary International Convention is heading to Barcelona 🇪🇸

It will be the first time Rotary's global gathering has come to Europe since 2019, and will take place from 26th-30th June at the Fira de Barcelona.

The announcement comes following the decision to relocate the Convention from the original location of Dubai.

Read the full story and find out which Nobel Peace Prize winner will be taking to the stage at the 2026 Convention in Taipei ⬇️

https://magazine.rotarygbi.org/ri-convention-may-2026

05/06/2026

Money & Mocktails
at the Yarmouth County Museum (22 Collins Street, Yarmouth)

Saturday, June 13 from 7pm - 9pm
$15.00/person
Tickets on sale at the Museum & online at www.yarmouthcountymuseum.ca/event-details/money-mocktails

Come enjoy an evening of talking money, while sipping on lovely mocktails and enjoying some delicious snacks

During the evening, you’ll be able to,
- Browse through our travelling exhibit, “Money in 10 Questions”, an exhibit to help the whole family learn all about finances (this exhibit is sponsored by Michael MacDougall Senior Investment Advisor at BMO Private Wealth and the Rotary Club of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia)
- Listen to presentations on money and money management
- See an additional exhibit exclusive to this evening on money and financial institutions in Yarmouth’s history

04/25/2026

SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARD

The Service Above Self Award is considered the highest honour that Rotary International (RI) can bestow on a member. It recognizes up to 150 outstanding Rotarians and Rotaractors each year whose service activities make an impact on humanity.

Rotaractors are members of Rotaract clubs — a global network of young leaders affiliated with Rotary International. Rotaract, meaning "Rotary in Action," represents young adults dedicated to community service, international projects, professional development, and leadership training, and are often described as a “friendship factory” for networking and positive change.

No more than one recipient is selected from a given district each year, and a person can receive the award only once.

Nominees must be in good standing with their club, and may not be current, incoming, or immediate past governors, RI directors, RI presidents, or Rotary Foundation trustees. Nominees must have demonstrated exemplary continuing humanitarian service, in any form and at any level. Emphasis is placed on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others through Rotary, rather than one’s performance in an elected or appointed Rotary assignment.

The Rotary Club of Kentville was very proud to see District Governor Marcel Gervais award Garth Gordon of Kentville with this VERY special award which recognizes his outstanding contributions.

04/23/2026

Exciting exhibit coming to the Yarmouth County Museum!

Money in 10 Questions: Kids Edition is a play-based exhibition, developed by the Bank of Canada Museum in Ottawa, that helps children understand money and how to handle it. This exhibit will be available for viewing at the Yarmouth County Museum from May 27th to August 15th, 2026. We’d like to send a thank you to our sponsors for this exhibit, Michael MacDougall, Senior Investment Advisor for BMO Private Wealth and the Rotary Club of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

In 2020, the Bank of Canada Museum asked kids what they wanted to know about money. More than 800 questions flooded in from across the country. The questions were thoughtful and complex, while some were just plain fun. And the Bank of Canada Museum answered them all. Money in 10 Questions: Kids Edition is built around 10 of these questions, such as “Why do you have to work for money?” and “Can money be dinosaur bones?” These questions act as springboards to explore concepts that are important for children and their families to understand as they navigate through the economy

The tour of the exhibition is managed by Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation

11/19/2025

👔 Happy International Men’s Day from Yarmouth Ribfest! 👔

Today, we celebrate the men behind the grill, the pitmasters, the volunteers, and the community heroes who bring the flavor and fire to every Ribfest. Your hard work, passion, and dedication make this event unforgettable year after year.

As we recognize your contributions, we also want to acknowledge the importance of men’s mental and physical health — because taking care of yourself is just as important as bringing the best BBQ to the table.

Here’s to the men who keep the BBQ smoke rising and the good times rolling — we appreciate everything you do!

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45 Jody Shelley Drive
Yarmouth, NS
B5A4R3

Website

http://www.yarmouthribfest.ca/

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