Event Info
August 4 - 6 | 12 noon - 11:00 pm
August 7 | 12 noon - 8:00 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 4th
12:00pm - 11:00pm
5:00pm - 7:30pm Hungry Hearts Band
8:00pm - 11:00pm Jonesy
Saturday August 5th
12:00pm - 11:00pm
12:00pm - 2:00pm Mike Stevenson
2:30pm - 4:30pm Brant Parker Blues Band
5:00pm - 7:30pm The Lost Boys
8:00pm - 11:00pm Vinyl Flux
Sunday August 6th
12:00pm - 11:00pm
12:00pm - 2:00pm Miles Evans-Branagh
2:30pm - 4:30pm Mel Monaco
5:00pm - 7:30pm LMT Connection
8:00pm - 11:00pm Back In The Daze
Monday August 7th
12:00pm - 8:00pm
12:00pm - 1:45pm Karen Thornton
2:15pm - 4:30pm Marty Allen Band
5:00pm - 7:00pm Gravely
Ribber Menu's
Read below to see some of the delicious food that will be at the St. Catharines Rotary Ribfest.
With Ribbers like Billy Bones, Bone Daddy, Silver Bullet, Uncle Sam's and Camp 32, there is something for everyone to try.
Billy Bones
Bone Daddy
Uncle Sam's
Silver Bullet
Camp 31
FAQ'S
Q: How Much Are The Bouncy Castles?
A. FOR $20 YOU CAN PLAY ALL DAY.
The bouncy castles will be open Friday 5-6, Saturday 12-7, Sunday 12-6 and Monday 12-5.
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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: PAYMENT OPTIONS VARY FROM VENDOR TO VENDOR AND THE VAST MAJORITY OF THEM WILL ONLY ACCEPT CASH. THERE ARE ATMS AT THE PARK (ALL ATMS HAVE SERVICE FEES).
We recommend bringing cash!
Q: Are There Non Meat Food Items?
A: THERE ARE GLUTEN FREE, VEGGIE AND VEGAN OPTIONS AT THE PARK!
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