Comox Valley Ribfest

The Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club of Courtenay is pleased to announce that Ribfest is back! Friday September 13th 2019 to Sunday September 15th 2019, once again held at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Check back soon and often for updates on the award winning Ribbers, beverage and other food vendors. There will be live music, a Kidzone and a variety of marketplace vendors. We hope to make this year’s Ribfest the biggest and best ever and once again, admission is free by donation to the Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club. Ribfest is dog friendly (on leash) and is aiming to be a Zero Waste event. See you there!!

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Your 2019 Ribbers

Ribfest 2019 is currently working on finalizing which award winning Ribbers will be on hand to satisfy your hunger for top quality BBQ. Expect nothing but the best! Below is a reminder of the fantastic Ribbers from last year.

Boss Hog’s – 2017 People’s Choice award winner and multiple award winner at BBQ events and contests across Canada and the USA.
Gators BBQ – Winners of numerous events on the Ribbers trail.
Prairie Smoke & Spice -Saskatchewan’s own.
Misty Mountain BBQ – The pride of Alberta.

Make note of the dates, September 13-14-15 at the Exhibition Grounds and bring the whole family!

3 days of delicious ribs! Ribfest is a family-friendly event with music and entertainment for people of all ages!

Proceeds will support some of Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club‘s local and international projects.

Thank You

Sep 17, 2018

As Ribfest 2018 has come to an end we would like to thank all of our sponsors and vendors for their terrific participation and survived our bouts with the west coast liquid sunshine. A very huge thank you to all of the hundreds of volunteers that made this awesome...

Behind the scenes of Ribfest set up

Sep 15, 2018

Rain or shine, it’s Ribfest time

Sep 14, 2018

A reminder that Ribfest is a rain or shine event and will be open each day as advertised. All the Ribbers, entertaiment, music, market vendors and other food vendors ready to go at 4pm on Friday the 14th. Gates open at 11am on Saturday and Sunday as well, so come on...

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Boss Hogs

Gators BBQ

Prairie Smoke & Spice