Downtown Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show 2026
Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show
Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show.
If you're planning a visit to the vibrant Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show, here's some advice: come hungry and bring your friends and family! This event is a delightful celebration of summer, offering tasty barbequed ribs and chicken, alongside an impressive selection of Ontario craft-brewed beers, ciders, and cocktails. The festival takes place in the beautiful outdoor setting of Victoria Park, creating a perfect atmosphere for enjoyment with loved ones. In addition to delicious food and drinks, there's entertaining live music all weekend long on the Conestoga Meats Stage. Bands and performers keep the energy high, ensuring that every visitor has a memorable experience.
For those attending with children, the Circle K Kids Fun Zone is a must-visit. Produced by Grand River Party Rentals & Inflatables, this area is packed with fun inflatable activities that kids are sure to love. Attendance is free of charge, but the organizers kindly request donations to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region upon entry. Your contributions make a significant difference, as generous donations in previous years have resulted in substantial support for the community. Since 2008, the Ribfest has raised over $122,061 and 18,544 pounds of food for those in need. Enjoy the best of summer while contributing to a worthy cause at the Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show.
July 17-19, 2026 Victoria Park FREE ADMISSION. Friday noon-10pm Saturday noon-10pm Sunday noon-7pm. WELCOME TO THE DOWNTOWN Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show Presented by: Nedlaw Roofs. OUR SPONSORS
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Kitchener - Victoria Park, Ontario, Canada