Alliston Ribfest 2024

Alliston Ribfest 2024 is back and will take place on Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9, 2024 held at PPG Park. Produced by Ontario Festival Group. we are bringing 4 of North America’s Best Rib Teams coming from Florida, Alabama, BC and Ontario. These “Pitmasters” are ready to serve you and your friends Award-Winning Mouth-Watering BBQ Smoked Ribs.

There will be a variety of festival foods like corn dogs, roasted corn, poutines, funnel cakes and of course to wash it all down nice cold beer.

There will be plenty of activities including a Spectacular Midway, Free Face painting, Marketplace, Artisans and more… Watch Live Music all weekend long including Hometown standouts Your New Neighbours plus amazing Tributes to Blue Rodeo and a variety of local bands.

🚗 FREE PARKING | FREE CONCERT WITH ADMISSION | MIDWAY RIDES | PET FRIENDLY
🎟️ $5 ADMISSION, CHILDREN 10 & UNDER FREE

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Alliston Ribfest 2024 Rib Teams

Brickyard BBQ

Camp 31 BBQ

Sticky Fingers BBQ

Uncle Sam’s BBQ

Featured Vendors

Funnel Cake Express

BIG TEXAS FOOD TRUCK

Tiny Tom Donuts

Slushy Bear

Billy Bob’s Bloomin Onions

Alabama Lemonade

Ontario Corn Roasters

Pappy’s Olde Fashion Soda Pop

Featured Entertainment

DJ Sogrates

Exodus Bob Marley Tribute

Your New Neighbors

True Rodeo

Ramblin’ Soul

CCW Pro Wrestling

Petty Nicks – Stevie Nicks/Tom Petty Tribute Band

Nicole Rayy

Hip Check Hip Tribute

SCHEDULED EVENTS

Time	Friday, Jun 7, 2024	Saturday, Jun 8, 2024	Sunday, Jun 9, 2024
12:00pm		DJ Sogrates	DJ Sogrates
1:00pm		Ramblin’ Soul
2:00pm		CCW Pro Wrestling	Petty Nicks – Stevie Nicks/Tom Petty Tribute Band
3:00pm		CCW Pro Wrestling
4:00pm	DJ Sogrates	Exodus Bob Marley Tribute	Petty Nicks – Stevie Nicks/Tom Petty Tribute Band
5:00pm
6:00pm	Nicole Rayy	Hip Check Hip Tribute
7:00pm
8:00pm	True Rodeo	Your New Neighbors
9:00pm

Featured Activities

Carnival Games

Face Painting

Kids Zone

Marketplace

Midway

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Featured Sponsors

FAQs

Is there a price for admission?

Yes. Ribfest does not use municipal funds and have to pay for the venues, including park space. The cost to organize a Ribfest is substantial and in the end we donate back to the community.

Are kids free?

Yes, kids 10 and under are free to attend.

Can I purchase food and beverages with credit/debit cards?

This is a cash event and majority of our vendors are cash-only; this includes Rib Teams, Food Trucks, etc.. However, certain marketplace vendors may accept credit/debit.

Are there ATMs available on-site?

Yes, there will be ATMs available for attendees who need cash for purchases from vendors or activities.

Are there Beef Ribs, Halal or Gluten Free options?

Absolutely! With today’s changing demands, we have a wide variety of meats that are gluten-free and halal. Most trucks have gluten-free BBQ sauce.

Can I bring outside food or drinks?

Outside food and drinks are not allowed, as Ribfest relies on food and beverage sales to support the event and give back to the community. However, exceptions may be made for special dietary needs or infant food/formula. Please check with event staff for more information.

Where can I enjoy an alcoholic beverage?

Ribfest features an inclusive space where guests can freely enjoy their meals with an alcoholic beverage; just not in the kids zone. Remember to bring your ID if you are under 30 years old.

What other food vendors will be at the festival?

Other than the rib teams we have The Bloomin’ Onion, Poutine Truck, Ontario Roasted Corn, Funnels Cakes, Tiny Tom Donuts, Coffee Express and other festival foods.

Does Ribfest allow pets?

Yes! Ribfest is a pet-friendly event, however, we ask you to please have your pets on a leash and pick up after them.