Your Ultimate Guide to Cornwall Ribfest 2026

July 6, 2026

Cornwall, ON – Concerts, carnival rides, artisans, food vendors and, of course, ribs. Cornwall Ribfest is back once more, and it’s aiming to be bigger than ever!

Cornwall’s largest summer festival returns in full force this year to beautiful Lamoureux Park. The four-day event kicks off on Thursday, July 23th and runs through Sunday, July 26th.

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 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 23rd and runs through Sunday, July 26th.

Entry to Ribfest is free.

Ribbers’ Row

Participating ribbers will be serving up their mouth-watering food from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 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, Upper Canada Creamery 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 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 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 22nd. Online orders can be picked up at The Seeker office at 327 Second Street East.

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

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

5:30 p.m. Werth It
7:30 p.m. The Shania Twain Tribute Show
9:30 p.m. Abbamania

Friday

4 p.m. Bordertown Catz
5:30 p.m. The Panoramic
7:30 p.m. The County Lads
9:30 p.m. Fresh Horses, Garth Brooks Tribute

Saturday

1:30 p.m. Diamonds Edge
3:30 p.m. Us With Wolves
5:30 p.m. The Social Distance
7:30 p.m. Fireball
9:30 p.m. The Bruno Mars Experience

Sunday

12 p.m. Ctr Alt Rock
1:30 p.m. Loose Leaf
3 p.m. The Bookendz
4:30 p.m. Taylor’s Story, Taylor Swift Tribute

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 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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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