Ribfest Guelph

08/28/2025

🎉 On behalf of Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium A Huge Thank You to Our Incredible Ribfest Guelph Volunteers! 🐖💪 its been less than a week since we wrapped up. To every volunteer who rolled up their sleeves, braved the heat, served with a smile, and kept the good vibes flowing—thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Whether you were serving refreshments, selling tickets, managing crowds or gates, keeping things clean, parking bikes or helping behind the scenes, you were the heartbeat of Ribfest. Your energy, generosity, and teamwork made this event not just possible, but unforgettable. Because of you, thousands enjoyed great food, music, community spirit - all in support of our incredible community and amazing charities. You brought joy, connection, and a whole lot of smoky goodness to the park—and we couldn’t have done it without you.

A special shout out to the following community groups, who organized their crews to volunteer last weekend.
Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington
Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition
Guelph Girls Hockey Association
Guelph Minor Football
Dublin Street United Church
Guelph Triathlon Club
Guelph Chamber Choir


Guelph Minor Hockey Association Guelph Minor Hockey U13B
Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation

Cheers to the volunteers who make it all happen. You’re the MVPs of Ribfest Guelph. 🙌🔥

08/26/2025

08/25/2025

Good news - 50/50 Draw Winner was Ticket #2077 Rob R takes home $2912. Thanks to everyone who supported the draw this year.

08/25/2025

🎉 THANK YOU, GUELPH! 🎉 Ribfest Guelph 2025 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.

🙏 on behalf of Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium 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! Thanks to Canadian Tire for sponsoring the car show.

🙌 A Huge thanks to our 2025 sponsors for making Ribfest happen!
Sleeman Beer Linamar Corporation Palmer Audio Event Services Battlefield Equipment Rentals / Location d’équipement Battlefield Guelph Police Service Magic 106.1 FM Hammond Power Solutions .com RBC SV Law Hanlon Park Storage Original Home Furniture Canadian Tire Guelph Manufacturing Group Inc. Granite Homes THINK Green Solutions Scutt Signs - Guelph's Award Winning Sign Company Five Rivers Property Management Group BDO Canada Sunbelt Rentals Ramar Contractors Jaral Holdings Master Mechanic Guelph ClimateCare • SR-P Creations Gourmet Catering

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

08/25/2025

🎉 2025 RIBFEST JUDGING RESULTS ARE IN! 🍖🔥

A massive thank you to our incredible panel of judges from Linamar Corporation Sleeman Beer Hammond Power Solutions, , Magic 106.1 FM and Battlefield Equipment Rentals / Location d’équipement Battlefield —your taste buds were put to the ultimate test, and you delivered!

After a smoky showdown of flavor, fire, and finger-lickin’ goodness, here are the 2025 RIBFEST JUDGING RESULTS

RIBS
1.
2. Billy Bones BBQ Canada
3. Silver Bullet BBQ

SAUCE
1. Billy Bones BBQ Canada
2.
3. Camp 31 BBQ

CHICKEN
1. Billy Bones BBQ Canada
2.
3.

PEOPLES CHOICE:
Boss Hogs BBQ

Thanks to everyone who came out to Ribfest 2025 and made it a sizzling success.

08/24/2025

🌞 It’s the final day of Ribfest Guelph 2025—let’s send it off in smoky, saucy style! Riverside Park is still rocking with ribs, music, and family fun. Come hungry, leave happy! 🍖🎷🎟️ Admission is FREE (donations welcome!) 📍 Full schedule & info: ribfestguelph.com

🎶 Sunday’s Entertainment Lineup & Kerosene Creek and Tokyo Giants

🚗 Gregg Mitchell Memorial Classic Car Show continues from 9AM–3:30PM🎡 Family Fun Zone continues: Magical Midway, Guelph Storm Hockey Club, free face painting, climb the wall with Guelph Grotto Climbing Gym and throw your rocks with Guelph Curling.

Helpful Tips: Bike in and park with Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation, Many Vendors only accept cash (ATMs onsite); No pets inside Ribfest area of Riverside Park – please leave them at home Bring a refillable bottle for The City of Guelph water trucks; Accessibility parking only — limited general parking;

Let’s make Day 3 the tastiest send-off yet!

08/23/2025