The Ultimate Guide to Cornwall Ribfest 2025

July 23, 2025

Concerts, carnival rides, artisans, food vendors and, of course, ribs. Cornwall Ribfest is back in a big way!

Cornwall’s biggest summer festival returns in full force this year to beautiful Lamoureux Park. The four-day event kicks off on Thursday, July 24th and runs through Sunday, July 27th.

In addition to the fantastic entertainment lineup, visitors can enjoy a kids zone, a huge midway, a beer garden and other activities to go along with the ribs, chicken and pulled pork that will be served up in large quantities. There will be a variety of other food and non-food vendors on site, including many new ones to go along with all of the old favourites (yes, we’re talking about you, mini donuts and blooming onions).

Have questions about Ribfest? We’ve got you covered with our Ultimate Guide to Cornwall Ribfest. Read on below for everything you need to know and start building up your appetite!

See you in the park!

Please note: Every effort is made to ensure the information contained here is accurate however activities can change. Readers are encouraged to consult directly with the Cornwall Ribfest website and Facebook page for the latest details and updates related to the event.

Ribfest days and times

Cornwall Ribfest kicks off on Thursday, July 24th and runs through Sunday, July 27th.

There is no entry fee for Ribfest.

Ribbers’ Row

This year’s Ribfest will feature five all-star ribbers – Crabby’s BBQ Shack, Ribs Royale, Fat Boys Barbeque, Texas Rangers and Mississippi Smoke House. The ribbers will be serving up their mouth-watering food from 12 pm to 11 pm on Thursday, 11 am to 11 pm on Friday and Saturday and 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday.

There will be ATMs on site but it’s probably a good idea to have cash on hand.

Other vendors

Visitors can enjoy a variety of other foods ranging from ice cream and mini donuts to blooming onions and more. There will also be some local favourites on hand like Sip N’ Scoop, The Happy Popcorn Co., Weenies on Wheels, Wow India, Osmow’s and more!

Midway

All Canadian Entertainment is back for the midway and there will be more than a dozen carnival rides and games set up for festivalgoers to enjoy.

The midway will run from 4 pm to 10:30 pm on Thursday, 11 am to 10:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday.

Midway bracelets are $35 (per person) in advance (click here to buy) or $45 on site and that includes unlimited rides for the day of purchase!

Click here to purchase your midway tickets in advance

The bracelet pre-sale ends on Wednesday, July 23rd. Online orders can be picked up at The Seeker office at 327 Second Street East.

Individual tickets and bracelet can also be purchased at the midway grounds at the festival.

This year’s midway will feature a variety of rides including Himalaya, Starship, Groovy Bus, Sizzler, Area 51, Spider, Pirate Ship, Carousel, Motorcycles, Teacups, Pumpkins, Raiders, Go Gator, Goldmine and the signature Ferris Wheel. (Please note rides are subject to change).

Please note children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Entry to the midway is free and you only have to purchase a bracelet or tickets if you plan to go on the rides.

Kids Zone

Ribfest will also feature a kids zone with inflatable castles to enjoy, free of charge, during the afternoon each day of the festival!

Live Entertainment

This year’s Ribfest entertainment lineup might be the best yet. Come out and enjoy some great free live concerts at the bandshell!

The full entertainment schedule is as follows:

Thursday

4 pm Ribfest Idol
7:00 pm Love & Boots
8:10 pm Warhammer
9:30 pm 21 Gun Salute (the ultimate AC/DC tribute band)

Friday

3 pm A rose for Ann
4:30 pm Loose Leaf Co
6 pm Parallel Universe (Red Hot Chilli Peppers Tribute)
7:30 pm Country recording artist Sully Burrows
9:30 pm Redhill Valleys

Saturday

12:00pm Crash Course
1:30 pm HoozHear
3:30 pm The Bookendz
5:30 pm The County Lads
7:30 pm Simply Spice (A tribute to the Spice Girls)
9:30 pm Appetite for Democracy (A Guns & Roses tribute)

Sunday

11 am The Cadalytic Convertors
12:30 pm Shake the Tree
2:30 pm The Shiners
4:30 pm Emberwynd

Beer Garden

Grab a cold beverage in the Ribfest beer garden and enjoy the live tunes in the park! The beer garden will be open Thursday from 3 pm to 11 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 11 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.

Questions?

Do you have other questions about the event? Make sure to check out the Cornwall Ribfest website for additional information and keep an eye on their Facebook page for the latest updates and info.

Parking

There is ample free parking at the Cornwall Civic Complex or Cornwall Community Museum on Water Street, just steps from Lamoureux Park. There is also nearby on- and off-street parking available in Downtown Cornwall.

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