RigFest began in 2010 as band competition and was usually held in the SJR Theatre. The even eventually stopped happening and remained part of the SJR history books.

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In 2017, Mark, David, Christine and Steve decided it was time to bring the event back - only bigger and better than ever before. The event was planned as a one-off outdoor festival event. Over the past few years, the event has grown and grown and now includes local businesses, performances from schools and the College and a headliner for each year. RigFest is a fabulous family event that brings the local community together.