Change For Our Community

At the heart of Whitby Ribfest PLUS is something bigger than food, music, and entertainment: Our Community.

Together, We're Creating Change

From purchasing raffle tickets to making a donation at the gate, every contribution helps the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise invest back into our community. Thank you for helping us turn generosity into meaningful change.

Walchuk Heating and Cooling Raffle

Ticket Number: 0582
Drawn On: July 12, 2026

Walchuk Raffle Winner

Sunrise 50/50 Raffle

Ticket Number: B-2566
Drawn On: July 12, 2026

2026 Sunrise 5050 Winner

Change Starts at the Front Gate

Every year, thousands of guests walk through the gates of Ribfest and are greeted by the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise volunteers collecting optional donations as part of our Change for Our Community initiative.

There is no admission fee to attend Whitby Ribfest PLUS. The Friday public zone and all areas on Saturday and Sunday remain completely free for everyone to enjoy. But for those who wish to contribute, every donation collected at the gate helps support local community programs, charitable initiatives, youth opportunities, and projects that create meaningful impact across our region.

The name “Change for Our Community” reflects exactly what this effort is about.

Yes, it’s the loose change in your pocket (as well as tap-to-give for those that do not have change). But it’s also the power we have to create change together.

Small acts of generosity multiplied across an entire community become something truly significant. That’s what Rotary is built on. And that’s why events like Whitby Ribfest PLUS matter.

So when you arrive at the gates this summer, know that every contribution, big or small, helps create lasting impact right here at home.

Together, we can turn small change into real change for our community.

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY

Buy a Ticket to the Friday Night Concert

Donate to Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise

Bring Your Friends to Whitby Ribfest PLUS

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