Owen Sound Ribfest 2025

Q: 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.

Featured Rib Teams

Featured Entertainment

Entertainment Schedule

Featured Vendors

Featured Activities

The 13th Annual Owen Sound Ribfest 2025 is presented by The 401 Group of Companies and it 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 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. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, & Like us on Facebook for daily updates! This year we are proudly donating a portion of our gate sales to Grey Bruce Hospice.

LAST ENTRY – 30 minutes before closing

📅 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

As of July 1st 2025, Ontario Festival Group & Ribfest X are committed to eliminating all single-use plastics at our events, including water bottles, cups, containers, and utensils. We encourage guests to bring their own reusable water bottles, which can be refilled at our onsite water stations for FREE. All reusable water bottles must be emptied before entering event grounds.

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Owen Sound Ribfest 2025 Rib Teams

Camp 31 BBQ

Sticky Fingers BBQ

Billy Bone’s BBQ

Big Texas BBQ

Jack the Ribber BBQ

Featured Vendors

Billy Bob’s Bloomin Onions

Alabama Lemonade

Ontario Corn Roasters

Twisted Taters

Featured Entertainment

DJ Sogrates

Bon Jovi Forever

Karaoke Stars

The Almost Hip

Hell n Back ACDC Tribute

The British Invasion

Exodus Bob Marley Tribute

Andrew Litt

Coming Of Age

Rebecca and The Arcades

SCHEDULED EVENTS

Friday

4:00pm - DJ Sogrates

5:00pm - Andrew Litt

6:00pm - Coming Of Age

8:00pm - Bon Jovi Forever

Saturday

12:00pm - DJ Sogrates

2:00pm - Karaoke Stars

4:00pm - Rebecca and The Arcades

5:00pm - Welcoming Ceremonies

6:00pm - The Almost Hip

8:00pm - Hell n Back ACDC Tribute

Sunday

12:00pm - DJ Sogrates

3:00pm - The British Invasion

4:00pm - Best Ribs Awards & Closing Ceremonies

5:00pm - Exodus Bob Marley Tribute

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 — including water, pop, coffee, fruit drinks, and other beverages — are not permitted, as Ribfest relies on food and beverage sales to help support the event and give back to the community. Exceptions may be made for special dietary needs or infant food/formula. Please speak with event staff upon arrival if this applies to you.

Ontario Festival Group & Ribfest X are committed to eliminating all single-use plastics at our events, including water bottles, cups, containers, and utensils. We encourage guests to bring their own reusable water bottles, which can be refilled at our onsite water stations. All reusable water bottles must be emptied before entering event grounds.

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. However, this may differ from event to event.

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.