Frequently Asked Questions

1. When are you open?

Labour Day Weekend at Spencer Smith Park

• Friday, August 30th – 11am to 11pm
• Saturday, August 31st – 11am to 11pm
• Sunday, September 1st – 11am to 11pm
• Monday, September 2nd – 11am to 7pm

2. Park Map

Click here for festival map

3. What is the cost of admission?

Festival admission is $2.00, children 12 and under are free.

4. How do I best support Rotary?

Canada’s Largest Ribfest is Burlington’s premier fundraising event proudly organized by Rotary Burlington Lakeshore. Funds raised at Ribfest support countless programs. You can help us give back to the community by mailing a cheque to: Rotary Burlington Lakeshore, Suite 202N, 1455 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON L7S 2J1

. Are pets allowed in the event area?

Pets will be prohibited from entering the event area, with the exception of guide dogs.

1. Do vendors accept Debit or Credit cards?

Yes, they accept cash, debit, and credit.

2. Who are the rib teams and vendors?

• Bibbs BBQ
• Billy Bones BBQ
• Bone Daddy’s BBQ
• Brickyard BBQ
• Camp 31 BBQ
• Fat Boys BBQ
• Gator BBQ
• Hawgs Gone Wild BBQ
  
• Memphis Blazin’ BBQ
• Mississippi Smokehouse
• Pistol Pete’s Smokehouse
• Silver Bullet BBQ
• Smokehouse Bandits
• Sticky Fingers
• Uncle Sam’s BBQ
• Big Texas BBQ

3. Are there any gluten-free rib options?

All ribbers have gluten-free sauces.

4. Are there vegetarian/vegan foods available?

All of the vendors have vegetarian items on their menus.

5. What other kinds of foods are available in addition to ribs?

Chicken, pulled pork, corn bread, donuts, corn, pizza, and more…

6. Who supplies the ribs?

Onsite

7. Who won the rib judging contest in 2023?

The award for BEST CHICKEN goes to: 3rd – Pistol Pete’s ; 2nd – Mississippi Smokehouse BBQ; 1st – Billy Bones BBQ

The award for BEST SAUCE goes to: 3rd – Memphis Blazin ; 2nd – Sticky Fingers ; 1st – Camp 31 BBQ 

The award for BEST RIBS goes to: 3rd – Big Texas; 2nd – Hawgs Gone Wild ; 1st – Fat Boys BBQ

8. I’m interested in being a vendor. Where do I apply?

Vendor applications are invitation only.

1. What bands are playing, and when?

Visit our entertainment to see the our line up on the Global Fuels stage

2. I’m interested in being an entertainer. Where can I apply?

Applications are now closed for 2024! Please check back in the Fall for our 2025 festival.

3. I’m interested in being part of the Emerging Artists Showcase. When can I apply?

Applications for our Emerging Artists Showcase open in the Spring. Check back on our website then for more info.