Horses, cows, BBQ in downtown Regina for Agribition kickoff

There werehorses,cattleand abig barbecue indowntown Reginaon Tuesday for the kickoff ofAgribitionMonth.

Canadian Western Agribition,the largest agricultural and livestock show in the country, takes place in the Queen City onNov. 21-26.

Five restaurants from around the city participated in a cook-off at the downtown event.

Anyone who bought a $4 ticket to the barbecuecould cast a ballot for their favourite beef dish.

The results will be released later this week with the winner toreceive the AgribitionBBQ Trophy.

It was also announced thatAgribition will be teaming up with Country Thunder Music Festivals to provide live music duringAgribition. Localbands will be playing all week long.

In addition to showcasing livestock and agriculture products,Agribition will feature events throughout the week of Nov. 21-26, includinga rodeoand live jousting.