Rosy Says… Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

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 with Community Spirit

Despite road construction throughout the area, the community showed up in a big way.

Highlights from the weekend included:

• Busy community yard sales throughout the township

• Approximately 5,000 visitors through the festival gates

• A bustling Vendor Alley packed shoulder-to-shoulder with shoppers

• A delicious and well-attended Lions Club Breakfast

• Campers enjoying a relaxing festival atmosphere

• Popular baking and rhubarb plant competitions

• An unforgettable Opening Ceremonies, complete with dignitaries led by a regaled bagpiper

• Fantastic live entertainment that took audiences from the Scottish Highlands to classic rock favourites

And, of course... the food!

Festival-goers enjoyed everything from international flavours and local home-style favourites to burgers, fries, candy floss, popcorn, and those unforgettable crazy-shaped ice cream treats.

It Takes a Community

The Rosy Rhubarb Festival simply wouldn't happen without the incredible support of our sponsors, volunteers, community partners, and dedicated individuals.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to:

• Southwold Township and Staff

• Elgin County

• Greenlane Community Trust

• Jackpot Time & Charitable Gaming Community Good

• Preferred Insurance

• No Worries Creative Studio

• Vicious & Delicious Ladies Softball

• St. Thomas Cardinals U15 Select Baseball

• Panthers U11A Girls Hockey

• Rotary Interact Youth Group

• Fingal Storm Fastball

• Port Stanley Optimist Club

• The Keith Orchard Family and Connor

• Tamme & Bruce Smith

• Marilyn & Wes Sommer

• Theresa & Jason Ferguson

• Judy McElvanney

• Carolyn Harrower

• My family

• Every member of the Rosy Rhubarb Festival Planning Committee

Our committee members volunteer countless hours throughout the year—attending planning meetings, coordinating countless details behind the scenes, and dedicating four full days of hard work to create one of the region's most beloved festivals for visitors of all ages.

Your commitment, generosity, and community spirit make Rosy Rhubarb Festival possible.

Until We Meet Again...

On behalf of the entire Rosy Rhubarb Festival Planning Committee, thank you for making Rosy 2026 another memorable celebration.

We wish you good health, happiness, and a wonderful year ahead.

We'll see you at Rosy Rhubarb Festival 2027! June 12–13, 2027

Until then... thank you for being part of the Rosy family.