The flame has been doused on a popular Vernon barbecue.

Vernon Ribfest has announced via its webpage there will be no festival in 2024.

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The event moved to Vernon鈥檚 outskirts, into neighbouring Spallumcheen, in 2023 when the three-day barbecue featuring professional grilling teams was held at historic O鈥橩eefe Ranch.

Teams that took part in 2023 included returnees Boss Hogg鈥檚 BBQ and Gator BBQ. Grizzly BBQ made its Vernon debut in 2023.

The 2022 event was moved to Swan Lake Market and Garden as the local business stepped up at the 11th hour when it appeared a venue could not be secured.

The first Ribfest took place in July 2019 at the Vernon Curling Club and Centennial Outdoor Rink, hosted that year by the Vernon Elks Lodge.

Live music, barbecue sauce competitions, and other food vendors were featured during each Vernon Ribfest.

Rib enthusiasts can still get their fangs on some meaty ribs products this summer.

琉璃神社 Ribfest will run July 5-7 at City Park, and the Kamloops Daybreak Rotary Ribfest will take place Aug. 9-11 at Riverside Park.

The Rotary Club of Penticton shut the grill door on its Ribfest for 2024, citing a lack of volunteers and rising costs for the cancellation.