Ribfest Guelph

Ribfest Guelph Guelph's Favourite Festival brought to you by Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium. Ribfest is an annual event hosted by the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium.

For 3 days at the end of August Riverside Park in Guelph becomes RIBBERside park. This event, while free to attend, asks the community to contribute a donation on their way into the park. Over the years the event has raised more than $1,000,000 for the community. Rain or shine this event provides musical entertainment, a midway, kids area, classic cars, a beverage tent, marketplace and of course delicious, mouth watering RIBS!

Your taste buds were put to the ultimate test, and you delivered! After a smoky showdown of flavor, fire, and finger-lic...
08/31/2026

Your taste buds were put to the ultimate test, and you delivered! After a smoky showdown of flavor, fire, and finger-lickin’ goodness the results are in. A massive thank you to our incredible panel of judges from Sleeman Beer, Linamar Corporation, ; Magic 106.1 FM; Canadian Tire; Sunbelt Rentals Hammond Power Solutions and

Here are the 2026 RIBFEST JUDGING RESULTS
Ribs
1.Blazin BBQ
2. Billy Bones
3. Boss Hoggs

Sauce
1. Fat Boys
2. Bibbs
3. Blazin BBQ

Chicken
1. Jack the Ribber
2. Bibbs
3. Camp 31

People’s Choice: Boss Hoggs

🎉 THANK YOU, GUELPH! 🎉 Ribfest 2026 was an absolute sizzler—and it’s all thanks to YOU! From the mouthwatering ribs and ...
08/31/2026

🎉 THANK YOU, GUELPH! 🎉 Ribfest 2026 was an absolute sizzler—and it’s all thanks to YOU! From the mouthwatering ribs and saucy showdowns to the live music, family fun, and incredible community spirit, this weekend was one for the books.

Whether you were flipping racks, riding the midway, exploring the family fun zone, dancing in the park, or just soaking up the smoky goodness—we couldn’t have done it without you.

💙 Thanks to your generosity, every bite, every ticket, and every donation makes a real difference in our community.

🙏 A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers—your energy, dedication, and behind-the-scenes magic kept everything running smoothly. You are the heart of Ribfest, and we’re so grateful for everything you do.

🍴 To our amazing vendors and rib teams—thank you for bringing the heat, the flavor, and the unforgettable BBQ experience. You made Ribfest the tastiest weekend of the year!

🚗 To everyone who participated in the car show—thank you for revving up the excitement and adding some serious shine to the weekend. The lineup was stunning and a true crowd favorite!

A HUGE thank you to all of our sponsors.

Until next year, keep the BBQ spirit alive and stay saucy, Guelph! ❤️

so Excited Tokyo Giants on stage Ribfest Guelph thanks so much to everyone who made it out even with the rain.
08/30/2026

so Excited Tokyo Giants on stage Ribfest Guelph thanks so much to everyone who made it out even with the rain.

08/30/2026
08/30/2026

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Guelph for having us out for two days of fun at the annual Guelph Ribfest! 🎡

Rowan Topp, Grant Spada, Ethan Czata, and Tyler Hopkins were on hand on Sunday afternoon interacting with fans, playing sauce off and handing out Storm bucket hats.

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08/30/2026

is on stage Ribfest Guelph in riverside park. It may be cloudy but the ribs are saucy the food delicious and the summer vibe is excellent so come on down

08/30/2026
08/30/2026

is on stage Ribfest Guelph come on down to riverside park. It may be a little cloudy but we have lots of room under the tent.

08/30/2026

Last day of Ribfest Guelph! The midway is rocking, the food is plentiful and the fun endless! We are all open, come join us to celebrate the end of the week! 💚

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