ONTARIO RIBFEST X

🔥 VAUGHAN RIBFEST X 🔥 🗓️ May 15–18, 2026 | 📍 Assembly Park, Vaughan 💥 FIREWORKS SHOW | SUNDAY @ 9:45PM! Get ready for a mouthwatering, music-filled, firework-exploding Victoria Day Long Weekend at the 2026 Vaughan Ribfest X, presented by @gelateriaitaliana.ca ! Whether you're here for the ribs, the beats, the beer, or the fun... we’ve got it ALL! We are proudly supporting Cortelluci Vaughan Hospital @mackenziehealth and @woundedwarriorscanada ! 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 🍖 Award-Winning Ribbers from across North America 🎶 Live Bands & Entertainment All Weekend 🎡 Midway Rides & Kids’ Activities 🎆 Fireworks Show – Sunday at 9:45PM 🍺 Ice Cold Beer & Food Trucks 🛍️ Marketplace Vendors 🐾 Pet Friendly 🚗 FREE Parking | 🎟️ $5 Admission | Kids 10 & Under FREE ⏰ Festival Hours: - Fri May 15: 12PM–10PM - Sat May 16: 12PM–10PM - Sun May 17: 12PM–10PM - Mon May 18: 12PM–8PM 🔥 Ribs, brisket, pulled pork, BBQ chicken & more from the BEST rib teams in North America 🌽 Bloomin’ Onion, roasted corn, poutine, brews & sweet treats galore! 🎸 Free concerts with admission – tribute bands & local artists rocking the stage all weekend! 👉 Visit for full details! In support with @assemblyparkvmc & @quadrealpropertygroup . Huge thanks to our sponsors and our partners: @gelateriaitaliana.ca , @mikeshardcanada , @labattbreweries , @scholars_ed , @quadrealpropertygroup , @teslamotors , Costa Rica Shores, Turtle Bottle, @apdigitalm - #RibfestX #Ribfest #VictoriaDay, #Vaughan #VaughanRibfest

It’s go time. 🔥 The Ribfest X 2026 Tour is locked in. From May to September, we’re bringing ribs, live music, cold drinks, and nonstop summer vibes to a city / town near you. 🍖🎶 Find your city/town and get all the details at Which stop are you hitting this summer? Drop it below 👇 #Ribfest #RibfestX #ontarioribfest #Ontario #SummerVibes

🔥 BIG UPDATE 🔥 We’re so excited to share some huge updates for Ribfest X’s Battle of the Bands 2026 🎸 This is an amazing opportunity for young musicians to take the stage, celebrate youth talent, and showcase a wide range of musical genres in a live, family-friendly festival environment. 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘’𝗦 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧’𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪: • Expanded age range: 10–19 • Every band member receives a $25 goodie bag (Sponsored by Media 21 @music21.bolton ) • 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 take home a Denver acoustic guitar (Sponsored by @epiphone ) Finalists will advance to the October Grand Finale for a chance to win: 💰 $2,500 cash 🏆 Official Champion title 🎤 A 2027 Ribfest X performance contract Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors and partners: Media 21 @music21.bolton , @epiphone , and @yamahacanmusic for helping make this possible 🙌 Think your band has what it takes? Apply now 👉 #RibfestX #BattleOfTheBands #youngmusicians #LiveMusic #torontomusic

We have a SPECIAL GUEST joining us Sunday night! Can you take a guess who will be joining the amazing lineup we have?? You don’t want to miss it! 👀👀👀 Let us know in the comments below 👇🏻 #ribfest #ribfestx #vaughan #vaughanribfest #livemusic

COME ON DOWN to Vaughan Ribfest X this Victoria Day long weekend 🍖🔥 Stopped by Sticky Fingers at Ribfest X — serving up beef ribs, pork ribs, smoked sausage, their famous BBQ sauce, spicy BBQ sauce & way more 😮‍💨🌶️ North America’s best rib teams, live music, cold beer, festival food, free parking & vibes all weekend long 👀 📍 Assembly Park, Vaughan 📅 May 15–18, 2026 🎟️ $5 admission | Kids 10 & under FREE 🐶 Pet Friendly - #foodtrucks #toronto #ribfest #foodfestival #thingstodotoronto -

RIBFEST X in Vaughan is officially THAT Long Weekend spot and I’m still thinking about it 🤯🍖🔥 I pulled up opening day at Assembly Park and it was straight vibes all around — live music, food vendors everywhere, and PURE BBQ AROMA hitting you the second you walk in 😮‍🔥 I went in on the Billy Bones BBQ combo — full rack of ribs, mac & cheese, cornbread… then hit the Ribfest staples with bloomin’ onion + roasted corn and yeah… no notes 😭👏 You’ve got 5 top BBQ teams going head-to-head, tons of vendors, desserts, lemonade, festival eats, and SO much going on for the kids too — honestly the perfect all-day family outing 🎡 PLUS: 🚗 Free parking 🎶 Live entertainment all weekend 🎟️ Only $5 entry (kids 10 & under free) 📍 Assembly Park, Vaughan (80 Interchange Way) 📅 May 15–18, 2026 (Victoria Day Long Weekend) If you haven’t been yet… this is your sign. Pull up with your people, eat EVERYTHING, and don’t leave without snapping a pic under the RIBFEST X sign 📸🔥 and tag us!! Who’s pulling up this weekend?? 👀🍖 - #ribfest #toronto #foodfestival #thingstodotoronto #thingstodointoronto -

2026 rib season starts tomorrow in Vaughan with @ribfestx !! Be sure to come on down and support a great event! Sun will be out all weekend and we will have the finest pork beef and chicken for all of you. #ribfest #bbq #spring #festival #billybonesbbq

🔥 SMOKE, LIVE MUSIC & EARLY START TO SUMMER FUN 🔥 We’re bringing bold BBQ, ice-cold drinks, and a stacked lineup of live music to Vaughan Ribfest X for a weekend of pure last-minute summer fun! 🍖🎶 From gritty guitars to toe-tappin’ tunes, this is your soundtrack to unforgettable memories — dancing with friends, sharing laughs, and living your best rib-lovin’ life.🍺 Grab your crew, bring your appetite, and let’s make this the highlight of your summer! 😎 📍 May 15-18, 2026 | @assemblyparkvmc , 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan 🎸 Live bands all weekend 🍗 BBQ that hits different 🎉 Laid-back vibes, big-time fun #ribfest #ribfestx #vaughan #yorkregion #toronto

The line-up is here LETS GOOOOOOOO @rickyribsbrooks @ribfestx @irenemusic.official @dj_goodvibes_dh @zoemusic.official @armandoscarlatojr @i_carriero @carriero_c @9baci

Today we spent the morning doing LIVE segments with @cp24breakfast ! Thankfully we didn’t get rained on and it started to clear up! We spoke about all things happening with Ribfest X and Vaughan Ribfest X, taking place this long weekend! 🍨 We had our amazing presenting sponsor, @gelateriaitaliana.ca , serving espressos and hand crafted gelato 🍖 @bigtexasbbq slingin’ the ribs and serving up BBQ 🧸 We are partnering again this year with @cp24chumchristmaswish ! Bring a new unwrapped toy and your admission is FREE (up to 4 people) 🎸 Battle of the Bands (new this year) taking place this weekend We’ll be having 100% chance of Ribs this weekend (great weather ☀️); thanks @billcoulterto ! We wrapped up with a rib eating contest where last year’s champ, @newsguynick , had to go up against @billcoulterto and special guest, @goodtimesgta ! Who won? Check the photos 🏆! Fun times all around 🔥 Catch Vaughan Ribfest X this long weekend at @assemblyparkvmc , May 15-18 2026! #ribfest #ribfestx #vaughan #yorkregion #vaughanribfest

We would like to kindly remind our patrons that our events are NOT a "Bring Your Own Booze" Event. The Province's new extension of " Bring Your Own Booze" licensing only applies to events that apply for that sort of license. We would like to remind everyone that outside alcohol is not permitted in any of our events and if you are found with outside alcohol, you will not be permitted inside our event and will be asked to dispose of it prior to entering. Outside alcohol puts our smart-serve trained staff and licenses at risk, as well as the safety of our patrons and staff. As per our obligations to the AGCO, we must uphold the laws and responsibilities of our Municipal Alcohol Policy and our Special Occasions Permits. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and thank you for understanding.

🔥 Vaughan Ribfest X is almost here! 🔥 We’re ready to do it all over again with @billcoulterto and @moralesonair LIVE on CP24 Breakfast! Poor Lisa… she just wanted some ribs 😭😂 Catch our segment May 13th between 9-10am! @cp24breakfast @cp24breakingnews THIS YEAR 👇🏻 🍖 Mouthwatering ribs from @bigtexasbbq (last year was Sticky Fingers) 🍨 Sweet treats from @gelateriaitaliana.ca (Gelato Ice Cream) 👉 Don’t miss it - join us for the full Ribfest experience May 15–18 at @assemblyparkvmc , @cityofvaughan . #ribfest #ribfestx #toronto #vaughan #yorkregion