Ribfest

• Gananoque Ribfest draws crowds and funds for local charities despite weather setback

  Gananoque's annual Ribfest drew 15,000 attendees, raising funds for local clubs. Despite a weather-related cancellation, the event was a success with tasty ribs and live music.

  Canada

  Jun 30
  
• Guelph Ribfest expected to draw 40,000 people to Riverside Park

  Guelph Ribfest almost didn't happen in 2023 because there weren't enough volunteers. This year, organizers expect 40,000 visitors to attend the event Aug. 23-25.

  Canada

  Jun 26
  
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• Kingston RibFest returns in full flame

  Kingston's annual Craft Beer and RibFest returned this week and was met by a crowd that was anxious to try some good old fashioned barbecue.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2023
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• London Ribfest kicks off in Victoria Park ahead of Civic Holiday long weekend

  This year's festival marks the second time a full-sized London Ribfest has been held in the park since before the COVID-19 pandemic began.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2023
• BBQing for a cause: Thousands flock to Dartmouth waterfront for Ribfest fundraiser

  The annual Harbourside Ribfest returned to Dartmouth on Friday, as thousands of residents took to the waterfront to get a taste of some world-renowned ribs and live entertainment.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2023
• Fredericton rib festival helps grant wishes for sick New Brunswick kids

  Freddy Beach Ribfest partnered with Make-A-Wish to help grant wishes to kids with chronic illness and say this year is looking to be one that will break records.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 11, 2023
• Saskatoon’s Ribfest not continuing, rising costs cited for cancellation

  'With the rising cost of food prices, high upfront costs of organizing the event ... and risk of actually losing money ... the club has decided we will not continue with Ribfest.'

  Entertainment

  Apr 5, 2023
• Full London RibFest returns to Victoria Park this weekend

  The festival, which opens Thursday and runs until Monday, marks the first time a full-sized RibFest has been held in Victoria Park since 2019.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
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• London, Ont. summer festivals gearing up for long-awaited return to the downtown core

  After two years of cancellations, downsized plans, and virtual offerings, London festivals will be making an anticipated return to the downtown core this summer.

  Entertainment

  Mar 4, 2022
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• 2021 London Ribfest a success despite pandemic concerns, restrictions, organizers say

  'I'm really happy that we were able to make this happen. It was touch and go,' said Doug Hillier, president of Family Shows Canada, about London, Ont.'s Ribfest, COVID-style.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2021