Owen Sound Ribfest

04/14/2026

03/28/2026

An amazing opportunity at all of our ribfests! Something to look forward to as a new addition to the Owen Sound Ribfest!

03/18/2026

We know there are so many talented young musicians out there ! This is an amazing opportunity 🔥! Spots are limited!

🎸 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝗯𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗫 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲🔥

A brand new live music competition for youth bands across Ontario! 🔥

This exciting program invites youth bands ages 10–19, high school bands, and local music programs to perform on a professional Ribfest X festival stage with full production, live audiences, and province-wide exposure.

Step onto the stage, bring your sound to the crowd, and compete for the title of Ontario’s Top Youth Band!!🔥 Huge thanks to our sponsors Media 21/Music 21, Epiphone, and Yamaha Canada for making this happen 🙌

🔥 $2,500 Grand Prize
🏆 Official Champion title + 2027 Ribfest X performance opportunity
🎤 Ages 10–19 (Bands only - no solo performers)
• High school bands, Local music schools & youth music programs
📍 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Vaughan • Markham • Alliston • Innisfil • Barrie • Woodbridge • Port Credit • Huntsville • Etobicoke • Owen Sound

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:
• Bands perform at Ribfest X shows across Ontario
• 1st place winners at each event take home a Les Paul Electric Guitar and advance to the Grand Finale!
• Grand Finale takes place October 2026
• Every band member scores a $25 goodie bag from Music 21
• Finalists compete for the title: Ribfest X Battle of the Band Champion 2026

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲:
• $2,500 Cash Prize
• Official Champion title recognition
• Performance contract on the 2027 Ribfest X Tour
• Province-wide exposure and media recognition

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲?
• Professional stage, sound, and full festival production
• Gain real-world live performance experience
• Live audience exposure across Ontario
• Every band member receives a $25 gift pack
• 1st place winners at each event take home a Les Paul Electric Guitar
• Build program visibility and community pride
• Engage students, instructors, and families
• Compete across multiple Ontario markets
• Chance to win $2,500 Cash Prize
• Performance contract on the 2027 Ribfest X Tour

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿:
👉 Apply now: ribfestx.com/get-involved/battle-of-the-bands/
- Make sure to submit your BEST VIDEO!
⚠️ Only 6 bands selected per show — early registration is encouraged

03/16/2026

Wonder what it could be 👀 🤔! Stay tuned to find out!

03/06/2026

01/17/2026

🔥 The Owen Sound Ribfest X 2026 will take place on Friday, Sept 18 to Sunday, Sept 20, 2026 held at Bayshore Community Centre!

Make sure to visit our event page: https://ribfestx.com/event/owen-sound-ribfest-2026/ for details!

11/13/2025

Thank you to each and every one of you who came to the Owen Sound Ribfest and purchased a Turtle Bottle, Turtle Tumbler, or a reusable cup. A portion of each sale went towards supporting this amazing organization!

Ribfest X is making waves 🌊

This year, Ribfest X took a major step toward a cleaner planet by transitioning into a single-use plastic–free event, eliminating over 𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 plastic water bottles across our festivals. Through sustainable initiatives like our Turtle bottles, reusable cups, and water hydration stations, we’ve proven that great events can be both fun and environmentally responsible.

We’re proud to take that commitment even further with a $1,500 donation to The Clean Wave, a non-profit organization in Costa Rica dedicated to protecting our oceans, restoring coral reefs, and removing plastic waste from both land and sea. Thank you to Juan Roberto Arias Tyrell from The Clean Wave for being a part of Ribfest X!

The Clean Wave’s mission aligns perfectly with our vision for a more sustainable future and this partnership represents the start of something bigger. Together, we’re working toward bringing The Clean Wave to Canada in 2026, continuing the ripple effect of positive change.

Here’s to clean oceans, plastic-free festivals, and a future we can all feel good about.

🌎 https://ribfestx.com/
🌎 https://www.thecleanwave.org/
🌎 https://turtlebottle.org/

10/28/2025

Thank you to each and every one of you who came out to the Owen Sound Ribfest 2025 🍖 and supporting Grey Bruce Hospice! You all made a difference in the community❤️! We look forward to seeing you all in 2026!

Giving Back at Owen Sound Ribfest X 🍖❤️

We’re honoured to support Grey Bruce Hospice with a donation of $10,500 raised from this year’s Owen Sound Ribfest X in City of Owen Sound! 🎉

Over the past three years, together we’ve raised more than $30,000 in support of the Grey Bruce Hospice Foundation - helping provide compassionate, dignified end-of-life care for families across the region. 🙌

At Grey Bruce Hospice, every day is about creating precious moments and living life to its fullest. Their incredible team provides care grounded in dignity, respect, empathy, and community, ensuring that every resident and family is supported with compassion and love. 💚

A huge thank you to everyone who came out, enjoyed great food, and gave back to such an important cause. Your support makes a lasting impact in the community. 💪

🐷🍖🎶 Here’s to great food, great music, and giving back where it matters most!

09/18/2025

Thank you Grey Bruce Hospice !

09/17/2025

Last night as we were cleaning up our site, one of our crew members took a snapshot of this! How amazing is this?! 😍 Did you get a chance to see it?