Your VIP ticket includes a front of line pass to buy your ribs at the Rib Vendors.
Our MOSEY & MOSEYVIP area offers you the best shade with high tables and cozy corners to enjoy your ribs and appreciate the stunning Lakeshore view (or watch your favourite artist on stage).
Forget about the long lines, the VIP has it’s own bar and even offers the best wines by the bottle.
VIP hours are Friday – Sunday 2:00pm to 11:00pm. Monday 2:00pm to 7:00pm
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.
What to expect...
Great Food
Enjoy world-class BBQ from the best in the business.
Great Music
Enjoy our headliners and our emerging artists showcase.
Great Fun
Family fun for the whole weekend. We have something for everyone.
Fun for the whole family!
Dozens of games for kids to enjoy
Activities for young and old
Face Painting, Midway Rides and more
World-Class Entertainment Through the Years
Canada's Largest Ribfest has been home to some of today's hottest touring acts. Check out the roster below of some of the acts who have entertained our crowds.
Andre Bisson (& the J-Tones)
Bliss
Blush
Community Soul Project
Groove Corporation
Jack de Keyzer
John Ellison
JW Jones
The Killin' Time Band
Marshall Dane
Stinky and the Hot Rodz
The Dreamboats
Tim Park
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Friends & Sponsors
We are fortunate to have many wonderful sponsors. Please support those who support us.
2022 Rib Team & Vendor Applications are now closed.
Thank you for the overwhelming support for Canada’s Largest Ribfest’s return to Spencer Smith Park for our 25th Homecoming. Rib Team & Vendor Applications are now closed. Thank you for your interest and support!!
Become a Canada's Largest Ribfest Volunteer
Help us make our 2022 return to Spencer Smith Park a huge success. It takes hundreds of volunteers to make Burlington’s best end-of-summer BBQ a sizzling success.