Join the Finger-Lickin’ Fun at Etobicoke Ribfest 2024
Brace yourselves for the juiciest, sauciest event of the year. The 3rd Annual Etobicoke Ribfest 2024 is back and ready to serve a weekend of mouth-watering BBQ, live music, and fun for the whole family. From September 20-22, 2024, Colonel Samuel Smith Park will become your ultimate BBQ heaven with some of North America’s best rib teams.
Event Highlights
- 5 Award-Winning Rib Teams will serve ribs, brisket, pulled pork, BBQ chicken, and massive “Dino” ribs.
- Epic Live Music with tributes to AC/DC, Bob Marley, and The Tragically Hip, plus performances from local bands.
- Beer Garden for a cold brew to go with your BBQ feast.
- Festival Foods like poutine, Tiny Tom’s mini-donuts, bloomin’ onions, and more.
- Family Fun with a Kid’s Zone, face painting, carnival games, and a marketplace.
- Pet-Friendly event, so bring your furry friends along.
Meet the Rib Teams
Five of the top rib teams in North America are coming to serve you their finest creations. These teams are known for their award-winning BBQ.
What’s Cookin’ Beyond the BBQ?
Not just about the ribs! This year’s vendors have plenty of tasty treats to satisfy every craving.
- Funnel Cake Express
- Slushy Bear
- Tiny Tom Donuts
- Billy Bob’s Bloomin’ Onions
- Ontario Corn Roasters
- Pappy’s Olde Fashion Soda Pop
- Alabama Lemonade
What are the Featured Activities?
Coming for the ribs, the tunes, or the fun family atmosphere? Etobicoke Ribfest 2024 has a ton of activities to keep everyone entertained.
- Kids Zone
- Face Painting
- Carnival Games
- Marketplace
Scheduled Events
Here’s how the weekend’s shaping up—make sure you catch your favourite bands and grab your BBQ at the right time:
Friday, Sept 20, 2024:
- 12:00 PM – DJ Sogrates kicks off the party
- 6:00 PM – Coming of Age
- 8:00 PM – Hell n Back (AC/DC Tribute)
Saturday, Sept 21, 2024:
- 12:00 PM – DJ Sogrates
- 1:00 PM – Ramblin’ Soul
- 4:00 PM – Exodus (Bob Marley Tribute)
- 6:00 PM – The Almost Hip
- 8:00 PM – Your New Neighbors
Sunday, Sept 22, 2024:
- 12:00 PM – DJ Sogrates
- 2:00 PM – Tom Barlow
- 4:00 PM – The British Invasion
The Etobicoke Ribfest 2024 is just around the corner. Gather your food buddies and prepare for a BBQ-packed weekend full of music, fun, and flavour.
Event Details:
- Date: September 20 to 22, 2024
- Where: Colonel Samuel Smith Park (3145 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke)
- Tickets: Admission is free with a suggested $5 charitable donation. More info here.
- Website: www.ribfestx.com
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