Grimsby Ribfest 2024

Grimsby Ribfest 2024 will take place on Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 7, 2024 held at the West Niagara Fairgrounds. 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 featuring Tributes to Blue Rodeo, The Hip & Bob Marley and a variety of local bands including local standout Jonesy. Like us on Facebook for daily updates.

Grimsby Ribfest 2024 Rib Teams

Brickyard BBQ

Billy Bone’s 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

Tropic Love Real Fruit Drinks

Featured Entertainment

DJ Sogrates

Exodus Bob Marley Tribute

Hell n Back ACDC Tribute

Black River Remedy

The Almost Hip

SCHEDULED EVENTS

Time	Friday, Jul 5, 2024	Saturday, Jul 6, 2024	Sunday, Jul 7, 2024
12:00pm	DJ Sogrates	DJ Sogrates	DJ Sogrates
1:00pm		CCW Pro Wrestling
2:00pm		Kyle Wauchope
3:00pm		CCW Pro Wrestling
4:00pm		Exodus Bob Marley Tribute	Black River Remedy
5:00pm
6:00pm		The Almost Hip
7:00pm
8:00pm		Starsik Band
9:00pm
10:00pm

Featured Activities

Carnival Games

Face Painting

Kids Zone

Marketplace

Photos

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.

2 Comments

Kevin

Any interest in adding a game truck to kids zone ?

April 17, 2024

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1. Drew
  
  Hi there Kevin. Feel free to send us a message: https://ribfestx.com/contact/
  
  April 17, 2024
  
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