_{Canada's Largest Ribfest is presented by the Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore}

Come to Canada’s Largest Ribfest!

Hello, and welcome to the official website for Canada's Largest Ribfest! Every year, Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario, welcomes people from all over the world to sample some of the best ribs from some of North America's top ribbers.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of Canada's Largest Ribfest, an event that the National Post has dubbed "the Superbowl of Ribfests." Funds raised through the festival are contributed to local charitable organizations, making key contributions that help shape the local community.

This year’s Ribfest takes place over Labour Day Weekend, beginning Friday, September 3, and ending on Monday, September 6. See below for our hours of operation.

Friday, September 3	-	11 a.m. to 11 p.m. _{(Fireworks start at 11 p.m.)}
Saturday, September 4	-	11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, September 5	-	11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday, September 6	-	11 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
This year, Canada's Largest Ribfest will host a fireworks display at 11 p.m. on Friday, September 3rd. Lakeshore Road will be closed from 9:30 p.m. to Midnight on Friday, so please be sure to plan your travel accordingly.

Our biggest year ever!

Last year, 175,000 people walked through the gates and consumed an astonishing 150,000 lbs. of ribs! The organizers from The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore were pleased to announce that $320,000 was raised for local charities at last year's event. Over the last 14 years, total money raised through Canada's Largest Ribfest has surpassed $2,170,000.

The below is a list of the various “Rib Team” Contest Winners:

People's Choice Award

1 Boss Hogs from London, Ontario
2 Bone Daddy’s BBQ from Fort Erie
3 Silver Bullet from Fort Erie

Best Judged Award

1 Billy Bones from Fort Erie
2 Crazy Canuck Smokers from Port Dover
3 Horn Dawgs Smoking BBQ from Oshawa

Best Sauce Award

1 Camp 31 from Alabama
2 Blazin’ BBQ from Pain Court Ontario
3 Jack on the Bone from Ohio

Best Pig Rig Contest

1 Billy Bones from Fort Erie
2 Crazy Canuck Smokers from Port Dover
3 Blazin’ BBQ from Pain Court Ontario

The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore would like to thank all its sponsors, volunteers, rib teams, the City of Burlington and loyal patrons for an incredible year.

We look forward to seeing everyone back next Labour Day Weekend for our 15th year.