Ribfest Season is upon us and the Toronto and GTA are packed full of Ribfests for you and your family to enjoy!
Ribfests are a great way to get your rib fix and spend a day with family and friends. Try the best rib recipes around while participating in the numerous activities these festivals offer, from live entertainment, midways, contests, and more! Below is a list of ribfests we’ve complied for the summer season.
June 7-9, 2024
ORILLIA RIB & CRAFT BEER FEST
Tudhope Park – 450 Atherley Rd, Orillia
www.facebook.com/orilliaribandcraftbeerfest
FREE of charge, featuring some of the best Rib Teams in Canada, along with food vendors, crafts booths, music/entertainment, 19+ area, and Kid Zone.
June 2024
TORONTO RIBFEST 2024
Centennial Park, Toronto, ON
torontoribfest.com
Ribfest which was started in 1999 is known as a familial cultural event that preserves its tradition of offering quality entertainment and a social experience for the whole family. The annual event is a great celebration in addition to the Canadian Day Weekend celebrations in Toronto.
July 5-7, 2024
CHATHAM RIBFEST 2024
Tecumseh Park, Stanley St, Chatham
www.chathamribfest.ca
Returning to Tecumseh Park, Chatham-Kent is the Original and Official, Chatham Ribfest! FREE TO ATTEND! We plan to bring back the fun in a BIG way! More saucier, more Craft beer options, Art in the Park, bigger production, and much more! This will be Chatham-Kent’s biggest party in 2024! With NEW and familiar ribbers on-site to serve you delicious finger-licking, lip-smacking, savoury and sweet ribs, you DON’T want to miss this awesome event!
July 2024
WHITBY RIBFEST
203-269 Victoria St W, Whitby
whitbyribfest.com
The Annual Whitby Ribfest welcomes over 50,000 guests who enjoy a great lineup of awesome entertainment, savour the best ribs, laugh while taking advantage of a full midway experience, shop at the many marketplace vendors, and welcome a cold beverage on a hot summer weekend! For those who have joined us in the past.
July 19-21, 2024
KITCHENER RIBFEST & CRAFT BEER SHOW
Victoria Park, Downtown Kitchener
kitchenerribandbeerfest.com
Celebrate the BEST summer has to offer! Enjoy mouth-watering barbequed ribs and chicken, an incredible selection of Ontario craft-brewed beer, plus live entertainment and a Kids Fun Zone – all in the open atmosphere of Victoria Park. 2024 marks the 21st anniversary of this great community event. Bring your friends, family and co-workers and savour the flavour.
July 19-21, 2024
ORANGEVILLE ROTARY DRIVE-THRU RIBFEST
Headwaters Fitness & Racquet Club, 205467 County Rd 109
orangevilleribfest.com
Exciting news! Keeping with the spirit of Ribfest, the Rotary Club of Orangeville is hosting its second Drive-Thru Ribfest in 2023! A much smaller–no entertainment, no car show, no vendors, and no beer tent–but just as tasty version of our usual summer festival!
FRIDAY JULY 19, 4:00pm – 10:00pm
SATURDAY JULY 20, 11:00am – 10:00pm
SUNDAY JULY 21, 11:00am – 7:00pm
August 1-5, 2024
LONDON RIBFEST & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
Victoria Park, 580 Clarence St, London
canadasbiggestparty.com/london-ribfest
London Rib Festival is highlighted with various activities like musical performances of 75 bands, more than 100 food booths with delightful foods, a beer garden with high-quality beer, and also big rides available in this event.
August 9-11, 2024
BRANTFORD RIBFEST
Brantford & District Civic Centre, 79 Market St. South
brantfordribfest.com
Brantford Ribfest is three days of great food, live music and family fun brought to you by the Brantford Kinsmen Club. Five of North America’s best Ribbers will take BRANTFORD during the weekend, along with vendors, children’s entertainment, a beer tent and live entertainment on the main stage.
Brantford will come alive with the smell of BBQ’ed ribs, fantastic food vendors, a family entertainment zone. The Brantford Ribfest brings the excitement of family-oriented fun for all ages and the thrill of BBQ competition together for three days of entertainment and amazing food. North America’s greatest rib teams are coming to Brantford to compete for top awards including Best Ribs, Best Chicken, Best Sauce, Best Pig Rig and People’s Choice.
August 2024
BROCKVILLE RIBFEST
Hardy Park, Home Street
biggerevents.ca/brockville-ribfest.php
As Canada’s leading child and youth mentoring charity, Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens. By participating in Brockville Ribfest, you are helping us make a positive difference in the lives of our community’s youth. Ribbers provide mouth-watering ribs, chicken, and other delights throughout Ribfest. Brockville Ribfest is proud to provide a variety of non-food vendors in Vendor Village.
August 9-11, 2024
CAMBRIDGE RIBFEST
Riverside Park, Cambridge
cambridgeribfest.com
With an enhanced experience in support of Rotary Cambridge Sunrise, you’ll enjoy the same great Ribfest PLUS, a Craft Beer Show! Celebrate the BEST summer has to offer! Enjoy mouth-watering barbequed ribs and chicken, an incredible selection of Ontario craft-brewed beer, plus live entertainment and a Kids Fun Zone – all in the atmosphere of Riverside Park. Bring your friends, family and co-workers and savour the flavour.
August 16-18, 2024
OSHAWA ROTARY RIBFEST
Lakeview Park, Oshawa
www.oshawaribfest.com
Oshawa Ribfest will be featuring 10 of the best U.S. And Canadian “Ribbers” plus a wide variety of other food vendors, sponsors, and exhibitors offering other goods and services for sale.
August 23-25, 2024
RIBS, RHYTHM & ROTARY – GUELPH
Riverside Park,709 Woolwich St, Guelph
ribfestguelph.com
The Professional Rib Teams Cook-Off is hands down, lip-smacking excitement. Local dignitaries will be judging the finest sauces and ribs from the professional ribbers, which are all competing for trophies in this final stop on the provincial ribfest tour. The net proceeds from Ribfest Guelph 2024 go back into the local community as well as a few international projects. Just as important as the funds we raise is the incredible community engagement Ribfest brings to Guelph.
Friday August 23: 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday August 24: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sunday August 25: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
August 23-25, 2024
AURORA’S RIBFEST
Machell Park
www.aurora.ca/en/recreation-arts-and-culture/ribfest.aspx
Mark your calendars because the tastiest event of the year will be taking place at Machell Park, as the rib teams get fired up starting on Friday, August 23. Not only will there be the tastiest ribs but also roasted yams, roasted corn on the cob, beavertails and many other dishes for every appetite.
Machell Park will be fenced with additional procedures for the safety of the attendees, performers, food vendors, volunteers and staff.
Free Admission, No Tickets or Registration
August 30 – September 2, 2024
CANADA’S LARGEST RIBFEST
Burlington’s Spencer Smith Park
canadaslargestribfest.com
Canada’s Largest Ribfest is proudly organized by Rotary Burlington Lakeshore. This is our largest and most successful community event and has been around since we planned Ontario’s first Ribfest in 1996. Since that day, all proceeds collected have gone to charity.
Friday to Sunday 11:00am to 11:00pm, Monday 11:00 to 7:00pm
September 6-8, 2024
KINGSTON RIBFEST AND CRAFT BEER SHOW
Kingston Memorial Centre, 303 York St., Kingston
www.kingstonribandbeerfest.com
Yes, it’s about enjoying ribs and craft beer, but anyone who’s been part of our event knows it’s more than that. Charities, vendors, artists, staff etc., there are many people and businesses impacted by the cancellation or postponement of events.
