Events & Competitions
Educational Information
For the young (and young at heart) pig producers, a variety of educational material will be posted online. Although we can’t participate in person, items related to the two popular youth shows will take centre stage.With additional resources related to general pig production supplied by industry partners including Ontario Pork, Farm and Food Care Ontario, and Ag in the Classroom.
Bacon Maker Classic & Pork Quality
The Bacon Maker Classic committee has put together how-to videos of showing pigs, including the do’s and don’ts. The most frequently asked BMC questions will be answered, as well as information about how your pig is assessed through weights and back fat and loin depth measurements. Learn tips to impress in the show ring in 2021!
Get to know your pork! Watch a butcher prepare an entire pig and explain each cut of pork. Learn how an Ontario packing plant assesses meat quality and the characteristics they look for. Lastly, review some tips to be sure you’re barbecuing and cooking your pork properly to maintain the quality.
Pig Art Competition
Digital Photography: Show us around the farm in or outside the barn.
Colouring: Enjoy colouring sheet for all ages
– Pig Colouring Page
– Pig and a Fence Colouring Page
– Three Little Pigs Colouring Page
This year we will not be judging art, but feel free to post of social media using the hashtag #OPC2020
International Workers
Webinars will be held during lunch hours as a substitute for the training and tour normally scheduled during Ontario Pork Congress.
Using the Zoom meeting platform, a round table discussion will be held on topics including COVID-19 on pig farms, African Swine Fever in Canada and biosecurity on pig farms. All presentations will be offered in Spanish.
Presentations & Webinars
Panel discussions on topics that may include; veterinarian panel on animal health topics, information regarding mental health iresources available to industry, farm gate sales as well as company sponsored presentations.
Taste the Best Videos
Local restaurants will upload videos each week showing quick, easy videos of meals to make with ingredients you have readily available!
Recipes will be supplied so you can make them yourself at home.
At the end of the series, voting will take place to determine the most popular recipe and video!
2020 Stratford Blues and Ribfest
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SBRF Committee is announcing that the 2020 Stratford Blues & Ribfest Festival scheduled for June 19-21 is cancelled. The committee wishes good health to all and we look forward to seeing everyone in 2021!
An outdoor family-friendly gathering over slow cooked BBQ and all types of Blues music in support of the Boy Scouts & Girls Guides. Licensed beverages will be available at the bandshell area run by the SBRF.
Activities include free live music at Veterans Drive Band Shell under a canopy of trees in the park, award winning Professional Rib Trucks and other food vendors, Weekend Warrior Amateur Open BBQ Competition held near the bandshell, talented artisans and unique craft merchants, Musician’s workshop tent, Young musician’s talent show & workshop, children’s activities, Horse Drawn Downtown Carriage Rides and many other activities.
If you would like more details, please visit the Stratford Blues and Ribfest Website.
