2026 Event Info
July 31 | 12 noon - 11:00 pm
August 1 | 12 noon - 11:00 pm
August 2 | 12 noon - 10:00 pm
August 3 | 12 noon - 7:00 pm
64 Ontario St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5J5
About Ribfest
Ribfest is an annual fundraising event hosted by The Rotary Club of St. Catharines.
This community event brings together food vendors, live music and family-friendly activities.
As one of St. Catharines biggest downtown events, there are over 30,000 annual attendees, 4 days of live music, local vendors offering food, drinks, merchandise and of course plenty of ribs from your favourite ribbers.
There will be no charge for visitors to enter the park, however donations to the Rotary Club would be greatly appreciated.
FAQ'S
Q: How Much Are The Bouncy Castles?
A. It is $20 for a play-all-day wristbands (cost set by vendor)
Niagara Inflatables will be set up Friday - 5pm-8pm, Saturday - 12pm-8pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm, Monday - 12pm-5pm.
Q: How Much Is It To Enter Ribfest?
A: ADMISSION TO THE PARK IS FREE! DONATIONS TO THE ROTARY CLUB ARE APPRECIATED!
Q: How Much Money Did Ribfest Raise in 2025?
A: IN 2025 THE ST. CATHARINES ROTARY RIBFEST RAISED OVER $85,000! 100% OF THE FUNDS MADE FROM BEVERAGES, SPONSORS AND THE ROTARY FOOD BOOTH HELP WITH THIS TOTAL EACH YEAR.
Q: Can I Bring My Dog?
A: ONLY SERVICE DOGS ARE ALLOWED AT THE EVENT.
If you are planning to take your service dog to the event, please bring all documentation.
Q: Who Will Be The Ribbers?
A: BONE DADDY, SILVER BULLET, UNCLE SAM'S, CAMP 31, BILLY BONES.
Q: Can I Bring My Own Drinks?
A: ATTENDEES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING THEIR OWN DRINKS INTO THE PARK.
Bags are inspected upon entrance to the park.
*If you are consuming alcohol, you may be asked to wear a wristband. Wristbands will be provided at the entrance to those who provide proper identification. Appropriate identification will be required for anyone drinking alcohol.
Q: Do I Need To Bring Cash?
A: CASH AND CARD ARE ACCEPTED.
The drink tent, event vendors and ribbers take cash along with debit and credit. There will be no ATM's on site.
Q: Are There Non Meat Food Items?
A: THERE ARE GLUTEN FREE, VEGGITARIAN AND VEGAN OPTIONS AT THE PARK!
Ribber Menu's
Read below to see some of the delicious food that will be at the St. Catharines Rotary Ribfest. Prices may vary.
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