Celebrate the BEST summer has to offer! Enjoy mouth-watering barbequed ribs and chicken, an incredible selection of Ontario craft-brewed beer, cider and cocktails, plus live entertainment and a Kids Fun Zone - all in the atmosphere of Memorial Centre Park.
Life doesn't get much better!
2026 marks the 13th year of this great community event. #KingstonRibfest is proud to feature exclusively local and Ontario-based vendors, highlighting our support for Canadian businesses. We are committed to sustainability, community, and social responsibility every step of the way.
Bring your friends, family and co-workers and savour the flavour.
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Sample new brews and time-honoured classics with our wide selection of Ontario craft-brewed beer. Alternatives to beer (including non-alcoholic beverages) are also available.
The best of BBQ and beyond from mouth-watering ribs and chicken to BBQ Corn on the Cob, Colossal Onion, and more - it's like heaven for your tastebuds!
The #KingstonRibfest stage stays rockin' with live entertainment all weekend long.
Fun for the whole family. The Kids Fun Zone produced by Grand River Party Retals & Inflatables will be running all weekend with various fun inflatable activities for kids.
Admission to the Kingston Ribfest & Craft Beer Show is free but donations to the Partners in Mission Food Bank are accepted at the gate. In 2025, due to your generous donations, $5,724 and 1,226 lbs of food was raised. And, in our first 12 years, we have raised $55,580 and 21,186 lbs of food.
Please help us to support our local food bank and come ready with a donation.
Learn more about Social Responsibility at #KingstonRibfest.
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