Innisfil Ribfest

05/28/2026

This is a friendly reminder that outside food and drinks are not permitted inside our grounds. If you bring a reusable bottle, it MUST be emptied before entering our event grounds.

Thank you!

05/27/2026

New location for Innisfil Ribfest X 2026!

Tanger Cookstown is the proud host site of this year’s Innisfil Ribfest. Come enjoy award-winning BBQ, live music, a Kids Zone, face painting, local vendors, and classic festival eats like poutine, roasted corn, funnel cakes, and ice-cold beer.

Fri, June 19 | 11am-11pm
Sat, June 20 | 11am-11pm
Sun, June 21 | 11am-7pm

$5 Admission | Kids 10 & Under FREE

05/08/2026

Calling all BBQ lovers! If you haven't already heard, Tanger Cookstown is the proud host site of Innisfil Ribfest.

Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with North America’s top rib teams serving up award-winning BBQ.

Enjoy live music all weekend, a Kids Zone, face painting, local vendors, and classic festival eats like poutine, roasted corn, funnel cakes, and ice-cold beer.

Fri, June 19 | 11am-11pm
Sat, June 20 | 11am-11pm
Sun, June 21 | 11am-7pm

$5 Admission | Kids 10 & Under FREE

05/06/2026

Did you grab a Turtle Bottle last year? 🐢💧

Make sure you bring it with you to Ribfest X this season… your admission is FREE when you show it at the gate. 🔥

No bottle yet? When you purchase a Turtle Bottle, your admission to ANY Ribfest X event is free this year, and every year you bring it back.

It’s that simple. One bottle = free entry + unlimited cold, clean drinking water all day.

Purchase in person or visit https://turtlebottle.org/

04/14/2026

03/28/2026

An amazing opportunity at all of our ribfests! Something to look forward to as a new addition to the Innisfil Ribfest!

03/18/2026

We know there are so many talented young musicians out there ! This is an amazing opportunity 🔥! Spots are limited!

🎸 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝗯𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗫 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲🔥

A brand new live music competition for youth bands across Ontario! 🔥

This exciting program invites youth bands ages 10–19, high school bands, and local music programs to perform on a professional Ribfest X festival stage with full production, live audiences, and province-wide exposure.

Step onto the stage, bring your sound to the crowd, and compete for the title of Ontario’s Top Youth Band!!🔥 Huge thanks to our sponsors Media 21/Music 21, Epiphone, and Yamaha Canada for making this happen 🙌

🔥 $2,500 Grand Prize
🏆 Official Champion title + 2027 Ribfest X performance opportunity
🎤 Ages 10–19 (Bands only - no solo performers)
• High school bands, Local music schools & youth music programs
📍 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Vaughan • Markham • Alliston • Innisfil • Barrie • Woodbridge • Port Credit • Huntsville • Etobicoke • Owen Sound

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:
• Bands perform at Ribfest X shows across Ontario
• 1st place winners at each event take home a Les Paul Electric Guitar and advance to the Grand Finale!
• Grand Finale takes place October 2026
• Every band member scores a $25 goodie bag from Music 21
• Finalists compete for the title: Ribfest X Battle of the Band Champion 2026

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲:
• $2,500 Cash Prize
• Official Champion title recognition
• Performance contract on the 2027 Ribfest X Tour
• Province-wide exposure and media recognition

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲?
• Professional stage, sound, and full festival production
• Gain real-world live performance experience
• Live audience exposure across Ontario
• Every band member receives a $25 gift pack
• 1st place winners at each event take home a Les Paul Electric Guitar
• Build program visibility and community pride
• Engage students, instructors, and families
• Compete across multiple Ontario markets
• Chance to win $2,500 Cash Prize
• Performance contract on the 2027 Ribfest X Tour

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿:
👉 Apply now: ribfestx.com/get-involved/battle-of-the-bands/
- Make sure to submit your BEST VIDEO!
⚠️ Only 6 bands selected per show — early registration is encouraged

03/16/2026

Wonder what it could be 👀 🤔! Stay tuned to find out!

03/06/2026