As the main attraction, racks of pork ribs line the grill in preparation for final grilling and another coat of sauce. BBQ chicken and pulled-pork are also favourites of the many foodies whom enjoy the annual Ottawa Rib Festival.

Hearty contenders vie for the numerous awards given-out each year ranging from Best Sauce to Best Ribs and more. Best part is You get to enjoy the spoils of the competition!

Calling all cowgirls and cowboys: time to put your fortitude to the test and ride the BBQ rib train - Giddy-Up!

The previous year's defending champs have earned themselves some bragging rights - Beware of Hog!

As the lunch-hour approaches, people pour out of the downtown office buildings to savoury the short-lived BBQ Rib Festival.

Competitors from all around take-up the challenge of trying to make the best BBQ'ed ribs.

Meatatarians enjoy the summer rite of passage in filling up on succulent award-winning BBQ'ed Chicken, Ribs and Pulled Pork - Yummy!

Year after year chefs return to the festival circuit to compete in one of summer's funniest pastimes - cooking on the BBQ.

A firefighter rolls-up the hose after a firetruck was tested for good water pressure.

Water pressure is tested during the annual fire week inspections.