OTTAWA, Ontario. (July 11, 2011) – It’s official, Class Axe Guitars Calabogie Blues & Ribfest is now Ontario’s only bluesfest to allow RVs and pop-up tents at their all weekend festival.  From August 12 to the 14th blues fans and ribbers can camp out and stay in the centre of the action all weekend.

Weekend tickets and weekend camping tickets are all available online at calabogieblues.com.  A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Blues in Schools and the Renfrew Health Services Village.

“This festival is just the beginning, it’s the first annual and we plan to be a part of summers in Calabogie for years to come.  We are proud to be able to stand out in the festival scene with our allowance of RVs and popup tents on site.  It’s going to be exciting!” said Ed Torres, C.E.O. of partner radio station, 101.9 DAWG FM.

The event will be complete with  sponsored exclusively by Steamwhistle right by the main stage, a kids’ zone with face painting and rides, shopping, freebies and so much more.  

Lineup includes:  Kelly Prescott, Anders Drerup, Johnny Max Band, Al Tambay, Chris Antonik, Wild T and the Spirit, Guitar Explosion with Steve Strongman & Paul Deslauriers, Shameless Blues, Al Wood and the Woodsmen, Jesse Greene Band, MonkeyJunk, and headliner David Gogo!

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WWW.CALABOGIEBLUES.COM