06/18/2026
20 Years of Great Food, Great Friends, and Great Summers: Barrie Ribfest X Returns to Downtown Barrie!
Downtown Barrie BIA Celebrates the Return of the Waterfront BBQ Tradition to Heritage Park.
This summer, Downtown Barrie will celebrate a milestone that has become part of the city’s summer story.
The Downtown Barrie BIA, alongside Ontario Festival Group, is proud to welcome the 20th Annual Barrie Ribfest X, presented by Gelateria Italiana, to the shores of Kempenfelt Bay from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Festival Highlights
- Marketplace & Midway for family fun and shopping all weekend long
- Live tribute bands and local performers
- Youth Battle of the Bands (Saturday, July 4 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM)
- Youth & Adult Gelato Eating Contest (Saturday, July 4 | 3:30 PM)
- Barrie Ribfest X Welcoming Ceremony (Saturday, July 4 | 6:30 PM)
- Best Ribs Judging (Sunday, July 5 | 2:30 PM)
- Closing Ceremonies & Awards (Sunday, July 5 | 5:30 PM)
Live Entertainment
For the complete entertainment lineup and schedule, visit BarrieRibfest.com.
Giving Back - RVH Expansion
A portion of festival proceeds will support the expansion of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), helping contribute to the health and well-being of the broader community.
Admission & Event Information
Admission: $5 General Admission
Children 10 & Under: FREE
Pet-Friendly
ATM On Site
Cash, Credit & Debit Accepted
Festival Hours:
- Friday, July 3: 12 PM – 11 PM
- Saturday, July 4: 12 PM – 11 PM
- Sunday, July 5: 12 PM – 8 PM
Sponsors & Partners
Barrie Ribfest X is presented by Gelateria Italiana and supported by Mike’s Hard Lemonade (Music Stage), Labatt Breweries (Official Beer), Scholars Education (Kids Zone), Green Planet / Costa Rica Shores / Turtle Bottle (Community Partners), and Rock 95 / Kool FM / AP Digital (Media Partners).
Visit our blog for more info (link in bio).
