It's all about the "Ribs, Bibs and Sauce"!
Note: Cash payments preferred. No A.T.M. on-site. Most vendors accept cash only. Limited vendors accepting debit on-site.
Note: For health and safety reasons, pets are not able to experience Aurora’s Ribfest. Service dogs excepted.
Aurora's Ribfest Event
Mark your calendars because the tastiest event of the year will be taking place at Machell Park, as the rib teams get fired up starting on Friday, August 23. Not only will there be the tastiest ribs but also roasted yams, roasted corn on the cob, beavertails and many other dishes for every appetite.
Machell Park will be fenced with additional procedures for the safety of the attendees, performers, food vendors, volunteers and staff.
We also will have great live entertainment, an inflatable midway and activities for kids of all ages.
Hours of Operation & Admission Requirements
See below for hours of operation of Ribfest and daily activities. Please note for health and safety reasons, pets are not able to experience Aurora’s Ribfest, services dogs excepted.
Entertainment
Fantastic entertainment all weekend long! There is a jam-packed line-up with musical acts appearing on the entertainment stage. You will be entertained by some of the region's best musical performers. Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes to dance the afternoon and evenings away to great performers.
Rib Teams & Food Vendors
See below for a list of the rib teams and food vendors that will be at the Ribfest.
2024 Rib Teams
Aurora's Ribfest includes these incredible professional rib teams.
Billy Bones - Fort Erie, Ontario
Camp 31 - Brewton, Alabama
Sticky Fingers - Castleberry, Alabama
Uncles Sam's BBQ - Albuquerque, New Mexico
2024 Food Vendors
In addition to the rib teams, these food vendors will also be serving up delicious food.
Alabama Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Beavertails
Billy Bobs Fries
Bubble Tea & Me
Churricos
Mister Soft Treats
Mr Kettle Corn
Ontario Corn Roasters
Slushy Bear
Super Smash Juice
Tiny Toms Donuts
Directions
How to get to Aurora's Ribfest.
Travelling from Toronto via Hwy 404 (Exit #375)
Travelling from Toronto via Hwy 404 (Exit #375)
Exit onto Wellington Street West (Exit #45)
Turn right and go North on Yonge Street
Turn left onto Aurora Heights Boulevard
Travelling from Hwy 401 or Hwy 400
Travelling from Hwy 401 (Exit #17) or Hwy 400
Exit at Lloydtown (Exit #52) and go East
Turn right onto Jane Street
Turn left onto 18th Sideroad
Turn right onto Yonge Street
Turn right onto Aurora Heights Boulevard
Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer for this event, please fill out the Volunteer Application Form and email to Erin Hamilton.
More Information & Contact
For more information, please call 905-726-4762 or email our Special Events Team.
Note: We reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities.
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