2003 economic impact study

In 2003, an economic impact study was completed on "Canada's Largest Ribfest". Here are some interesting highlights from the study:

Almost 50% of our visitors to the Ribfest came from outside Burlington.

Furthermore, the study determined that $1.8 million in new spending occurred in the region as a direct result of the event.

And most importantly, 100% of the respondents would recommend "Canada's Largest Ribfest to their out-of-town friends or relatives and 96% planned to attend again next year!