Event includes contests, vintage sale and music from the ‘60s to the ‘90s

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill’s annual three-day outdoor Ribfest returns to Richmond Green Park from July 21-23, 2023. Join us for our tastiest event of the year, featuring professional rib teams from across North America cooking and competing for various best titles. This year’s Retro theme salutes the 1960s through to the ‘90s with contests, activities, a vintage garage sale and live entertainment to get you groovin’! 

What’s Planned

• Entertainment: Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating music of Reckless Bryan – Bryan Adams Tribute Band, Wild Shot Honey, Part Time Gods, Randy Starr, Night Fever, Rick Levine and more.
• Midway: Play all day in one of the Region's largest Midways. Individual tickets ($6 each) and Unlimited Ride Wristbands ($35 each) available for purchase, providing hours of family fun.
• Vintage Community Garage Sale: Find some treasures at our vintage garage sale from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday, July 22 inside the Richmond Green Sports Centre. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Richmond Hill, purchase a table to sell your wares.
• Juicy Ribs and Other Food: Featuring five award-winning ‘ribbers’ renowned for their delectable, mouth-watering, fall-off-the- bone chicken and ribs along with a wide variety of other offerings including vegetarian.

New this Year – Skip the Lines!
Skip the lines with a Ribfest Fast Pass for your favourite ribber. Passes are limited, so act soon to book your half hour fast pass time slot. 

Make it a Staycation
Maximize your Retro Ribfest weekend and make the most of your visit to Richmond Hill by taking advantage of all the fun things to see and do around the City. Tell us where you’re visiting from for a chance to win one of three Richmond Hill prize packs. 

This Retro Ribfest is one you won’t want to miss! View the full line up at RichmondHill.ca/Ribfest.