Comox Valley Ribfest 2024
A 3-day Food and Music Festival for people of all ages at Cumberland Village Park. Proceeds will support local and international Rotary projects. Click to learn more.
Friday, August 23rd – noon to 9pm
Saturday, August 24th – 11am – 9pm
Sunday, August 25th – 11am to 7pm
Your 2024 Ribbers are:
- Prairie Smoke & Spice – 2023 Best Sauce
- Grizzly BBQ – 2023 Best Ribs
- Boss Hoggs – 2023 People’s Choice
News
Featuring an all-ages Kid’s Zone!
This year #cvribfest24 will have a Kid’s Zone, making our event a great time for the whole family. Brought to you by the good folks at Underhill Geomatics Ltd., our Kid’s Zone will feature bouncy castles and other activities from Comox Valley Bounce, face painting (by donation), and possibly even some group activities.
Excellent entertainers booked for #CVRibfest2024
We have our lineup of entertainers booked for #CVRibfest2024 and it’s got a little bit of something for everyone.
Rotary Corn on the Cob at Ribfest ’24
Ribfest ’24 will see the addition of fresh Corn-on-the-Cob! Brought to you by the Strathcona-Sunrise Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Comox Valley, this fresh, local boiled corn makes for the perfect addition to your rib-experience.
Ribbers
We’ve collected 5 of the best Canadian Ribbers to compete for the title of 2024 Comox Valley People’s Choice. This is BBQ done right!
Prairie Smoke & Spice BBQ
World Championship Barbecue!
Grizzly BBQ
Boss Hogs
Taste the Smokin' Difference!
Gator BBQ
Want GATOR Tonight? Come GET SOME!!Gator BBQ was formed in 1983 by a gentleman from Naples Florida by the name of Don Brown (a.k.a. the King of Ribs). Don was also the manager of Michelbobs Rib House in Naples Florida. In 1983 Don started to tour in Canada and the US...
Smoke Dem Bones
The art of cooking food low and slow is as rewarding as well as relaxing. It allows one to slow down and take time out from our busy lives and concentrate on one thing and forget about the rest. The end result is fantastic food with peace of mind. Smoke Dem Bones soon...
FAQ
– Entry is by donation.
– There is a bicycle lockup station.
– The average cost of ribs for 2 is $35.
– No dogs allowed (except for service animals).
– There will be a 50/50 draw each day.
– Most vendors and ribbers will accept card payments, but please try to bring cash.
– Remember to vote for your favourite ribs before leaving.
NO SMOKING ON SITE!
What’s on the Menu at RibFest?
A lot more than Ribs are on offer at RibFest!
- A full rack of Ribs
- ½ rack of Ribs
- ½ Chicken
- ¼ Chicken
- Ribs & Chicken (4 bones & ¼ chicken)
- Ribs & Pork (4 bones & 4 oz pulled pork)
- 1 pound Pulled Pork
- 1 pound Brisket
- Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Brisket Sandwich
- Boss’s Feast (3 meat with sides)
- Cornbread
- Sides:
o Baked Beans
o Slaw
o Mac & Cheese
Entertainment
RIBFEST 2024 is a 3-day Music and Food Festival for people of all ages at Cumberland Village Park the last weekend of August.
Tom Petty Tribute Band to play RibFest 24
Get to Comox Valley RibFest 24 Sunday afternoon! And enjoy an unforgettable performance from MARYJANE’S LAST DANCE as they pay tribute to the legendary Tom Petty!
Typsy Gypsy
Catch some great Gypsy Jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli.
Coast to Coast
Coast to Coast is a trio with Lainie Laughlin, Corey Francis and Scott Lyle. Three different tastes in music mashed into an eclectic set of tunes honed with great enthusiasm after five years together.
Midnight Runners band
Midnight Runners band is a Comox Valley cover band that plays many different styles including rock, 70’s, 80’s & 90’s hits, dance/funk, blues with a few surprises sprinkled in.
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