# Traveling Food Festivals Northern Heat Rib Series Will Be Traveling to 10 Cities in Ontario By Lima Kalim | Published 2024-07-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northern-heat-rib-series References: [northernheatribseries](http://northernheatribseries.ca/)  Gibson’s Finest® Canadian Whisky, a range of award-winning Canadian whiskies, has proudly declared its partnership with the 10th Annual Northern Heat Rib Series, recognized as the largest rib festival in North America. To commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Ontario’s cherished rib fest, Gibson’s Finest will visit 10 cities across Ontario beginning this May to offer refreshing mixed drinks that perfectly complement the delicious BBQ offerings. Visitors can immerse themselves in the authentic Canadian summer atmosphere with a variety of genuine BBQ dishes from local food vendors. In addition, guests will be able to savor live performances by local country and rock artists. Alongside the vendors serving mouthwatering ribs, flavorful chicken, tantalizing brisket, and sizzling sausages, the bar will offer a range of Gibson’s Finest® mixed drinks, including Gibson’s Sunshine Tea, Gibson’s Bold & Cola, and Gibson’s Smash. Image Credit: Gibson’s Finest® ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mobile Festival Experiences:** As festivals travel to multiple cities, there's a growing demand for portable setups that maintain consistent quality and atmosphere. - **Alcohol-infused Events:** The integration of branded alcoholic beverages into festivals highlights new ways to enhance guest experiences through curated drink offerings. - **Culinary Tourism:** Regional food festivals are evolving into destinations themselves, attracting tourists eager to explore local flavors and entertainment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Management:** Companies specializing in coordinating multi-city tours can capitalize on the increasing popularity of traveling festivals. - **Food and Beverage:** The rise of partnered beverage experiences at food festivals presents lucrative opportunities for distilleries and breweries. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** As culinary festivals become notable tourist attractions, local hospitality services can see a boost in business through tailored festival packages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Award-Winning Canadian Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awardwinning-canadian-whisky.md) - [Whisky-Branded Summer Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bastids-bbq-party.md) - [Spring-Inspired Whisky Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibsons-finest.md) - [Engaging Oyster Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ontario-oyster-festival.md) - [Succulent Restaurant-Inspired Ribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelseys-takehome-ribs.md) - [BBQ Rib-Inspired Food Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-rib-pita.md) - [Wine-Backed Concert Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacksontriggs-niagara-estate-amphitheatre.md) - [Grill-Ready Cottage Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-kits.md) - [Sophisticated Whisky Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-whisky.md)