Without these amazing sponsors there would be no Ribfest.


PLATINUM SPONSOR

Sleeman Breweries Ltd. (www.sleeman.com)

The Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium is proud to have Guelph's own Sleeman Breweries returning for Ribfest 2011. Sleeman Breweries Ltd. is the leading brewer and distributor of premium beer in Canada and the third largest brewing company nation-wide. The Company has supplemented its core Sleeman brands, which are available in every province, with a family of exceptional regional brands. These include Okanagan Spring and Shaftebury in British Columbia and Alberta, Upper Canada in Ontario, Seigneuriale in Quebec and MacLays in Atlantic Canada. The company markets and/or distributes world-class imported products such as Guinness, Grolsch, Samuel Adams, Scottish & Newcastle (including Bulmers Strongbow English Cider), Sapporo and Pilsner Urquell, and provides contract production for Japan’s Sapporo Breweries’ products. Sleeman is also available in selected U.S. and British markets.

GOLD

Albion Amusements (www.albionamusements.com)

New to Ribfest for 2011 is Albion Amusements.  They are an Ontario based company that provides fairs, festivals, and events with the
highest quality of equipment in the amusement industry.  They guarantee that they have something, for everyone in your family to enjoy!

The Athletic Club Guelph (www.theathleticclubs.ca/our-clubs-20)

Ribfest is thrilled to welcome the Guelph location of The Athletic Club back as a gold sponsor. Their support of the local community since opening in Guelph has been impressive.

Their 56,000-square-foot accessible facility features 24-hour access and the following amenities: an aquatic centre with a pool, whirlpool and steam and dry saunas; hundreds of pieces of state-of-the-art fitness equipment; squash courts; a tanning salon; a pro shop and juice bar; private showers and change rooms; a cardio theatre; and free parking. There is also a women’s-only fitness centre, child-care facilities, massage therapy, personal training and nutrition and weight management programs, and four studios for group exercises such as yoga, Boxercise, spinning and Pilates.

Battlefield Equipment (www.battlefieldequipment.ca)

From homeowner equipment, supplies and tools to safety equipment, Battlefield Equipment can source just about anything you need to get the job done. No one understands your project requirements better than we do. We work quickly to find the equipment and supplies you need to keep you working, not waiting. Whatever needs you may have for rental equipment, new equipment, equipment & safety training, parts or service, you can rest assured that you will be our highest priority.


CJOY/Magic (www.cjoy.com) (www.magic106.com)

CJOY has been an integral part of the community fabric since 1948. Over the years the station has grown to bring music and information to a broad range of listeners. CJOY’s "Oldies" appeal to 35 years and up while Magic FM features adult contemporary music designed to appeal to ages 25 - 49. Magic FM started broadcasting in 1992.


Davan Landscaping (www.davanlandscape.com)

Since 1987, Davan Landscape Design Build has been beautifying residential, commercial, industrial and institutional environments in Southern Ontario .

The majority of our work is done in the Guelph area, but we also work in Kitchener/Waterloo, Cambridge, Moffat and the Milton area. Estate residential construction is done anywhere in the area provided that our equipment can get to the site.

From the drawing board through to construction completion and ongoing summer maintenance Davan can build your property suited to your personal needs and long term plans and goals. We pride ourselves in maintaining our built sites through contracts with our maintenance division.


Farms.com (www.farms.com)

Farms.com was one of the original agriculture companies on the Internet. Farms.com was named, more than once, as the Best of the Web for agriculture by Forbes Magazine. Ten years later, Farms.com continues to be a leader in online agriculture, launching its web 2.0 version of the Farms.com portal website in March 2008.

Farms.com’s vision is to be the essential partner to our global agriculture and food industry customers; by exceeding their expectations through value-added & integrated information-driven services and solutions enabled by technology .

Farms.com Ltd. is a leading provider of innovative information products and services for the global agriculture and food industries. Farms.com can be accessed through our internationally recognized agriculture information portal, which has business services and resources for more than 25,000 agribusiness professionals and livestock and crop producers who use it each day.

The Farms.com family includes AgCareers.com -- the leading human resources website for the agriculture and food industry; and PigCHAMP, Inc. -- the leading swine industry software and knowledge management company, as well as a Farms.com Risk Management a crop and livestock marketing advisory service to producers across North America. It also includes Farms.com Professional Services – a full service interactive technology firm specializing in the agriculture, food, and natural resource sectors – based primarily out of the Guelph offices.

Farms.com operates across North America . In addition to the office in Guelph , Farms.com includes offices in Ames, Iowa; Clinton, North Carolina; Fresno, California; and London, Ontario.

Game Asylum (www.gameasylum.ca)

New to Ribfest for 2011 is Game Asylum.  What is it you ask?

Their custom-designed Mobile Video Game Theatre is the most modern, best appointed vehicle in Canada. It is equipped with tons of options and features that are designed for a thrilling, sound-filled, visual gaming experience. They create an experience that will be remembered for months after the event and will definitely be the talk on the playground or around the water cooler.

"The climate-controlled trailer is lined with a bench for 16 players, who sit directly across from four big screen TVs and eight video game systems — four Xbox 360 and four Nintendo Wii consoles.  The trailer is towed by a Hummer with wheels as big as some of the kids." - Waterloo Region Record


HLO Health Services Inc. (www.hlo.ca)

H.L.O. is a locally owned and operated Health Service that was established over 29 years ago to meet the individual and diverse needs of those living in Wellington and Dufferin counties. Our offices in Guelph and Orangeville work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to tailor personal care and support for each individual including caregiver relief, head lice treatment and respite care. Whether you are at home, at school, in a retirement setting or any other facility, the company’s philosophy ensures Respect, Dignity, Integrity and Compassion for you and your family. H.L.O.’s vision is to pioneer and partner to meet the diverse living needs of seniors, children, caregivers, convalescents and palliative individuals within our community.

H.L.O.’s standards of excellence in quality health care and working together with other community health care organizations have fostered high performances both individually and collectively. We have gained a solid reputation as an efficient and cost-effective care provider.

H.L.O. Health Services Inc. is proud to be a sponsor of Ribfest 2011 and will provide emergency first aid at Riverside Park on August 26th, 27th & 28th. Everyone at H.L.O. wishes our community a healthy and happy Ribfest weekend! 

Linamar (www.linamar.com)

Linamar is welcomed back as a valued and important sponsor of Ribfest.  Linamar, a world leader in precision machined components, modules, and systems is also a respected leader in the Guelph community.

Linamar’s corporate philosophy states, "Our community is one of the most important stakeholders in our company and our employees are out most important resource. It is important for us to support our people by supporting the local events and charities that enrich our lives. We feel it is vital for our employees to be active citizens and be involved in society."