27-29 JUNE 2025
Friday
12pm - 11pm
Saturday
9am - 11pm
Sunday
10am - 11pm
2024's festival was made possible [in part] by the Town of Gananoque and the Government of Canada.
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Discover Ribfest
LITTLE TOWN
BIG SPIRIT
Celebrate summer in the 1000 Islands with fantastic food, great entertainment, and lots of family fun.
The smallest community to host Ribfest in Canada welcomes over 19,000 visitors every year. The Rotary & Lions Clubs of Gananoque give 100 percent of proceeds back to the community. They support charities, families and students and lead projects that positively change Gananoque and the 1000 Islands area. 1000 Islands Family Ribfest is a safe and clean event that everyone can enjoy!
LOCAL AT ITS BEST
SUPPORTING BUSINESSES AND ARTISTS
1000 Islands Family Ribfest strengthens community through local partnerships. That is why local businesses, organizations and performers are showcased throughout our event. Ribfest is an amazing opportunity for our local community on a personal level. Businesses get to give back in positive ways and local artists and musicians get to showcase their talent in front of friends and family, while performing for larger crowds when developing in their music careers. Discover the best of our local talent!
OUR PERFORMERS
27
Friday, June 27th, 2025: Music Lineup
4:00 pm
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
9:30 pm
The BopKats - Rockabilly
Lost Channel - Classic Rock
The ToneKats - Classic Rock
The Stares - Classic Rock
RIBBERS & FOOD VENDORS
Friday
12pm - 11pm
Saturday
9am - 11pm
Sunday
10am - 11pm
Texas Jack*s BBQ
Big BubbaLou’s BarBQ
Jack the Ribber
Route 55 BBQ
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, June 27th, 2025: Family Kick Off
Noon - 11:00pm RIBS, FOOD VENDORS & BEER TENT
Noon - 3:30pm Recorded Music
Noon - 8:00pm T-Shirt Sales, Ducky Drop and 50/50 Ticket Sales
3:00 - 5:00pm Bouncy Castle
3:00 - 5:00pm Kidz Zone Crafts & Games
4:00 - 5:00pm The BobKats – Rockabity
4:00 - 8:00pm Vote for the Best Ribs, Chicken & Sauce (Winner Announced Sunday)
5:00pm OPENING CEREMONIES
5:30 - 6:30pm Lost Channel - Classic Rock
7:00 - 8:30pm The ToneKats - Classic Rock
9:30 - 11:00pm The Stares - Classic Rock
DISCOVER
WHY WE SERVE
2024 GOLD SPONSORS
2024 SILVER SPONSORS
2024 COMMUNITY SPONSORS
Carolyn Knight - Viner Kennedy Lawyers | 1000 Islands Wine | Kirkby Landscaping | Runnings Auto | Tackaberry Construction | Clarke & Wright | John Lockwood Desjardins Insurance | Glen House Resort | Easton Auto
2024 FRIENDSHIP SPONSORS
1000 Islands Playhouse | Gananoque Inn | 1000 Islands Duty Free | Larry McMillian
1000 Islands Helicopters Tours | Shorelines Casino | Tompkins Funeral Home
ARE YOU A VENDOR?
Whether you are a local craft seller, a rib smokin' caterer or a major financial institution, Ribfest welcomes most types of business. We make it easier for you by making available the basic requirements of electricity, water and waste removal.
To inquire about vending contact us at vendors@1000islandsfamilyribfest.ca
Food Vendors Application
Non Food Vendors Application
Non Profit Vendors Application
VOLUNTEER WITH US!
Would you like to become a part of our amazing team of volunteers? Let us know!
Volunteer Application
FAQS
We want to ensure your experience at our festival is a fabulous one.
These are some of the questions people ask most frequently that will help you prepare for your visit.
Can I bring my dog in?
Unfortunately, for health and safety reasons, we do not allow pets into our venue with the exception of Service Animals. If you visit with other humans, you can take turns going into our venue while your pup lounges in the shade with a friend or family member. There are a few locations just outside our venue with picnic tables and shelter where you can enjoy meals together. If you leave your dog in a vehicle, please note that Emergency Service staff may check in on them. Pets must be kept at a safe temperature with adequate water supply.
How much is admission?
There is a small $3 fee to enter the venue for most festival days. Cash is preferred. We may have tap for cards and digital wallets for admission in 2024. For cash withdrawals, there will be an ATM located by the beer tent. For those wishing to add an additional contribution to the Rotary & Lions Club fundraiser there will be a donation jar at the front admissions gate.
Where can I park?
There are designated parking lots for the festival beside the Lou Jeffries Arena and ample parking near the venue. There is no fee for parking at the venue.
Is there accessible and handicapped parking?
Yes, designated areas are marked at the Lou Jeffries Arena.
What can I bring in?
Bags are permitted inside the venue but, for security purposes, they will be checked. No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed at the festival.
No smoking is permitted on Ribfest grounds.
What happens if it rains?
We get wet and the festival goes on!
(But we're hoping for sunshine as usual.)
The odd time when rain has fallen on our festival visitors shelter in the food tent area until the clouds have passed.
Photography and Videography
When you and any minor children attend our festival, you will enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction.