Comox Valley Ribfest 2025
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 22nd – 11am – 9pm
Saturday, August 23rd – 11am – 9pm
Sunday, August 24th – 11am to 7pm
Your 2025 Ribbers are:
- Prairie Smoke & Spice – 2024 Greenest Ribber
- Grizzly BBQ – 2024 Best Ribs
- Boss Hoggs – 2024 People’s Choice & Best Sauce
YOur 2025 Ribbers
Prairie Smoke & Spice BBQ
Prairie Smoke & Spice has everything you need to indulge in mouth watering southern BBQ. If you’re looking for catering for 5000, A family friendly pickup dinner, or a quick stop at our Regina Food Truck, we’re your one stop BBQ shop! We’re passionate about cooking amazing barbecue. If you’re looking for the best BBQ Canada has to offer, you’re in the right place.
Grizzly BBQ
After nine years of working for other ribbers, Oliver Briggs of Saanich started Grizzly BBQ in 2016. Having garnered the secrets of the trade from his decade of experience, he set up shop on Vancouver Island and Grizzly BBQ was born.
Boss Hogs
From Ribfests across Canada to the comfort of your home, now you can enjoy our award winning BBQ sauce and Rub anywhere! #smokin
Gator BBQ
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). In 2006, Matthew and Louise Smith acquired Gator BBQ and haven’t looked back. It is now a family-run business with children Kurt, Nick, Aaron, and Alexis all contributing to its success. They now tour Ontario and Western Canada doing upwards of 30 ribfests a year and winning many awards!
We look forward to serving you all!
Smoke Dem Bones
Where BBQ dreams come true!
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 with the winner announced late Sunday.
- 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