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.
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.
Yes, kids 10 and under are free to attend.
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.
Yes, there will be ATMs available for attendees who need cash for purchases from vendors or activities.
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.
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.
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.
Yes! Ribfest is a pet-friendly event, however, we ask you to please have your pets on a leash and pick up after them.
Mike's Hard Lemonade - Official Partner of Ribfest X
