A chef tends to racks of pork ribs and chicken with a never ending demand for more and more delicious BBQ at the annual Ottawa Rib Festival which takes place downtown on Sparks Street each summer.

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 fire truck has it's water pressure tested during the annual fire week inspections.

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.