Event Info
August 2 - 3 | 12 noon - 11:00 pm
August 4 | 12 noon - 9:00 PM
August 5 | 12 Noon - 6:30 pm
64 Ontario St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5J5
What is Ribfest?
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Ribfest is an annual 4-day fundraising event hosted by The Rotary Club of St. Catharines.
This community event brings together food vendors, live music and family-friendly activities.
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As one of St. Catharines biggest downtown events, there are over 30,000 annual attendees, 35 hours of live music, local 20 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 for the Rotary Club would be greatly apreciated.
Band Schedule
Friday August 2nd
12:00pm - 11:00pm
5:00pm - 7:30pm | Broken Cadence
8:00pm - 11:00pm | Figure Four
Saturday August 3rd
12:00pm - 11:00pm
12:00pm - 2:00pm | WhiteSpace
2:30pm - 4:30pm | Soul Jam
5:00pm - 7:30pm | Lost Boys
8:00pm - 11:00pm | Vinyl Flux
Sunday August 4th
12:00pm - 9:00pm
1:00pm - 3:00pm | Marty Allen Band
3:30pm - 6:00pm | LMT Connection
6:30pm - 9:00pm | Jonesy
Monday August 5th
12:00pm - 6:30pm
1:00pm - 3:00pm | Brant Parker Band
3:30pm - 6:00pm | Feverish Lemons
Ribber Menu's
With Ribbers like Billy Bones, Bone Daddy, Silver Bullet, Uncle Sam's and Camp 31, there is something for everyone to try.
Read below to see some of the delicious food that will be at the St. Catharines Rotary Ribfest
Billy Bones
Bone Daddy
Uncle Sam's
Silver Bullet
Camp 31
Vendors
Food Vendors
Market Vendors
1. CJ Concessions 2. Bloomin Onion plus fries 3. Alabama Lemonade 4. Heavenly Dreams 5. South Club 6. Pete's Pizza
1. Henna 2. Scentsy 3. Sparkle & Magic 4. Eye Candy 5. Plants 6. Humble Donut Company 6. Lather Gifted 8. Tread Forward Fundraising 9. Bungin Foods 10. Turquoise Authentic Turkish Accessories 11. TSZ Collection
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.
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Q: How Much Is It To Enter Ribfest?
A: ADMISSION TO THE PARK IS FREE!
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.
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Q: Who Will Be The Ribbers?
A: BONE DADDY, SILVER BULLET, UNCLE SAM'S, CAMP 31, BILLY BONES.
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Q: Can I Bring My Own Drinks?
A: ATTENDEES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING THEIR OWN DRINKS INTO THE PARK.
Bags will be searched upon entrance to the park.
*If you are consuming alcohol, you will be asked to wear an armband. Armbands 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: Yes. PAYMENT OPTIONS VARY FROM VENDOR TO VENDOR AND THE VAST MAJORITY OF THEM WILL ONLY ACCEPT CASH.
There are ATMs at the park and all have service fees.
Q: Are There Non Meat Food Items?
A: THERE ARE GLUTEN FREE, VEGGIE AND VEGAN OPTIONS AT THE PARK!
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