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What a day! The sun was shining, the breeze was blowing, and gardeners from all around brought out their absolute best for this year’s Rhubarb Contest, sponsored by Preferred Insurance. From gargantuan leaves that could double as beach umbrellas to stalks that seemed to grow straight toward the clouds, the competition was fierce—and incredibly fun! Here is a look at this year’s record-breaking growers and their award-winning entries: 🏆 Longest Stalk Category When it comes to

What a weekend! Rosy Rhubarb Festival 2026 will certainly be remembered for years to come. We'll all be saying, "Remember the year Vendor Alley was nearly sold out by Saturday afternoon... and then a torrential downpour arrived midway through Sunday?" While Mother Nature had the final say, the Rosy Rhubarb Festival Planning Committee is incredibly grateful that we were able to bring our beloved community festival to life and create so many wonderful memories. A Weekend Filled

My name is Sandy Annett and I am a second generation “Rosy Rhubarber”. I grew up in Shedden and my parents participated in early Festivals. My family always attended and my husband, Danny, and I both volunteered to serve individual servings of fresh rhubarb pie, sauce and ice cream. Since my own family’s relocation to the village in 1998, my involvement with the Festival has gradually increased. I am current Chair of the planning committee and Danny is a gate captain (and my

After a restful summer hiatus, the Rosy Festival Committee is returning to begin planning for the next Rosy Rhubarb Festival to be held...

The 2025 Rosy Rhubarb Festival was truly one for the history books! Mother Nature was on her best behaviour and the people came in...