RibFest Breaks the Record

It's a tough task visiting Florida in November but I guess we have to do it. We were greeted with 70 degree days and more sunshine then I have seen all year. The Anderson McQueen Funeral Home invited us to join them for the Annual St. Petersburg Ribfest. The day before setting up for that event we brought Reflections to their St. Petersburg facility to say thank you to special guests and supporters. The lovely evening was hosted with refreshments and the entire staff.




The Anderson McQueen Funeral Homes are the premier facilities in the bay region, serving thousands of families a year and providing the only pet crematorium in the area.

That was just the begining of our fun week. Being around a close group of employees and community members was a treat, but greeting a record 5774 guests was amazing. Ribfest welcomes near 50,000 visitors each year. Each day featured a concert lineup that featured old favorites and new popular acts. There were over a dozen vendors from across the USA and world featuring award winning BBQ and ribs. The festival takes place right in a beautiful downtown waterfront park. We even saw dolphins patroling the shore line the morning of our set up!

Our guests varied from family groups to car enthusiasts to those who were there to chow down and listen to their favorite band. I think everyone was able to enjoy the sun, the music, and of course the food. I know we did.