Fri, 06/26/2026 - 11:00 - Sun, 06/28/2026 - 21:00

Event Location
Lou Jeffries Arena

Event Description
Celebrate summer in the 1000 Islands with fantastic food, great entertainment, and loads of family fun at the 1000 Islands Family Ribfest 20th Anniversary event!

Professional Pitmasters:
Jack the Ribber
Oak 87
Route 55 BBQ

Live Music | Food Trucks | Vendors Marketplace | Rotary Craft Fair | Kids Zone with Inflatables, Crafts & Pretend Play Area | Cornhole Competition | Trivia Night | Qigong | Ukulele Jam | Roaming Magician | Character Artist

Gananoque Food Bank Free Pancake Breakfast

The smallest community to host Ribfest in Canada welcomes over 8,000 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!

See the online schedule at:
1000islandsfamilyribfest.ca

Admission Details
$4 entry fee
Children under 12 free
Bags checked at front gate

Dogs not permitted in the venue.

Wheelchair Accessible
Yes

Pet Friendly
No

Event or Related Website
1000islandsfamilyribfest.ca

Contact Email
info@1000islandsfamilyribfest.ca

Contact Organization
1000 Islands Family Ribfest