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1. When are you open?
Labour Day Weekend at Spencer Smith Park
2. Park 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?
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.
This was a very organized event and the best ribfest ever. Volunteers cleaned up litter constantly and handled the recyling stations with speed. The Tom Barlow band was the best. Tom Barlow is an exceptional entertainer and singer. He did an incredible rendition of “Hallelujah” Loved that he performed MIAs Paper Planes
~ Mary – September 2024