Brantford Kinsmen Annual Ribfest

The Brantford Kinsmen Annual Ribfest is a family-friendly festival is one of Brantford’s most anticipated summer events, welcoming more than 24,000 people.

Brantford Ribfest is three days of great food, live music and family fun brought to you by the Brantford Kinsmen Club. Five of North America’s best Ribbers will take the BRANTFORD CIVIC CENTER during the weekend, along with vendors, children’s entertainment, a beer tent and live entertainment on the main stage.

Brantford will come alive with the smell of BBQ’ed ribs, fantastic food vendors, a family entertainment zone. The Brantford Ribfest brings the excitement of family-oriented fun for all ages and the thrill of BBQ competition together for three days of entertainment and amazing food. North America’s greatest rib teams are coming to Brantford to compete for top awards including Best Ribs, Best Chicken, Best Sauce, Best Pig Rig and People’s Choice.

Become one of more than 30,000 people yearly who have attended this admission-free spectacular family event filled with food, fun and entertainment.

Who is it for?

All ages – Free Admission/Donate at the Gate

Date & Time: August 11 to 13, 2023

Friday 4PM-11PM,

Saturday 11AM-11PM,

Sunday 11AM-7PM.

Venue : Brantford & District Civic Centre

79 Market St. South., Brantford.

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Free Parking
Public transit accessible

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