Owen Sound Ribfest 2025

The Owen Sound Ribfest 2025 will take place on Friday, Sept 12 to Sunday, Sept 14, 2025 held at Bayshore Community Centre. Produced by Ontario Festival Group. We are bringing 4 of North America’s Best Rib Teams. These “Pitmasters” are ready to serve you and your friends Award-Winning, Mouth-Watering BBQ Smoked Ribs, Tender Pulled Pork, Juicy Smoked Brisket, BBQ Chicken, Smoked Sausage and those huge Beef “Dino” 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 Kids Zone, Face painting, Marketplace, Artisans and more… Watch Live Music all weekend long featuring Tributes and a variety of local bands. Like us on Facebook for daily updates! This year we are proudly donating a portion of our gate sales to Grey Bruce Hospice.

📅 DATES & TIMES:
– FRI SEPT 12, 2025 | 4:00PM – 10:00PM
– SAT SEPT 13, 2025 | 12:00PM – 10:00PM
– SUN SEPT 14, 2025 | 12:00PM – 7:00PM

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

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Owen Sound Ribfest 2025 Rib Teams

Billy Bone’s BBQ

Camp 31 BBQ

Sticky Fingers BBQ

Big Texas BBQ

Boss Hogs BBQ

Featured Vendors

Slushy Bear

Big Bites Food Truck

Billy Bob’s Bloomin Onions

Alabama Lemonade

Ontario Corn Roasters

FUNNEL CAKE DREAM

Featured Entertainment

DJ Sogrates

Karaoke Stars

The Almost Hip

Hell n Back ACDC Tribute

SCHEDULED EVENTS

Time	Friday, Sep 12, 2025	Saturday, Sep 13, 2025	Sunday, Sep 14, 2025
12:00pm		DJ Sogrates	DJ Sogrates
1:00pm
2:00pm		Karaoke Stars
3:00pm		Karaoke Stars	Best Ribs Awards & Closing Ceremonies
4:00pm	DJ Sogrates
5:00pm		Welcoming Ceremonies
6:00pm		The Almost Hip
7:00pm
8:00pm		Hell n Back ACDC Tribute
9:00pm

Featured Activities

Carnival Games

Face Painting

Kids Zone

Marketplace

Parasailing

Welcoming Ceremonies

Best Ribs Awards & Closing Ceremonies

Photos

Featured Beneficiaries

Grey Bruce Hospice Chapman House

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?

Yes. The majority of our vendors accept debit and credit cards including the rib teams, however, a few vendors may only accept cash. ATMs are on-site.

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.

Is there smoking or vaping allowed at Ribfest?

No. Smoking and vaping are not permitted at Ribfest. Guests who would like to smoke or vape are asked to leave the event space to an allowable area outside the event area to smoke or vape. A stamp will be given for re-entry. This is an Ontario wide policy.