Celebrate the BEST summer has to offer! Enjoy mouth-watering barbequed ribs and chicken, an incredible selection of Ontario craft-brewed beer, ciders and cocktails, plus live entertainment and a Kids Fun Zone - all in the open atmosphere of Victoria Park.
Life doesn't get much better!
2025 marks the 22nd anniversary of this great community event -
Bring your friends, family and co-workers and savour the flavour.
Enjoy #KWRibfest in style at the Chestnut Park in the Park VIP Zone! Sponsored by Chestnut Park Realty, Lee Quaile, Erik Erwin, and Darryl Watty. VIP Tickets will be on sale in May.
Sample new brews and time-honoured classics with our wide selection of Ontario craft-brewed beer, cider and cocktails. Non-alcoholic beverages, are aslo available.
The Conestoga Meats Stage stays rockin' with live entertainment all weekend long.
Fun for the whole family. The Kids Fun Zone produced by Grand River Party Rentals & Inflatables will be running all weekend with various fun inflatable activities for kids.
Admission to the #KWRibfest is free but donations to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region are accepted at the gate. In 2024, due to your generous donations, $9,510.69 and 624 lbs of food was raised. And since 2008, a total of $111,939 and 18,109 lbs of food have been raised.
Please help us to support our local food bank and come ready with a donation. Learn more about Social Responsibility at #KWRibfest.
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