The top 6 ribfests in Toronto this summer

Ribfests are back in Toronto for summer 2018 so you'd better break out your eatin' pants and custom bib. Here are some of the most notable ones.

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- Beaches Ribfest
  
  June 15-17
  
  Beaches Ribfest
  
  The smell of barbecued ribs takes over the Beaches with this fest that has a new feature this year: an on-site craft beer market featuring a ton of Toronto breweries.
  
  Woodbine Park
- Toronto Ribfest
  
  June 29 - July 2
  
  Toronto Ribfest
  
  Arguably one of the largest ribfest celebrations of the year, some of the biggest names in the rib game serve up some of the best ribs in the country.
  
  Centennial Park
- Markham Rotary Ribfest
  
  July 6-8
  
  Markham Rotary Ribfest
  
  BBQ ribs, pulled pork and chicken from notable vendors lands in Markham — featuring food trucks, a beer and wine tent and live music.
  
  East Parking Lot
- Thornhill Ribfest
  
  July 27-29
  
  Thornhill Ribfest
  
  A whole weekend full of ribs is on along with a newly established craft beer market, a wine and spirits area and life-sized board games.
  
  Dufferin and Clark Community Centre
- Woodbridge Ribfest
  
  August 10-12
  
  Woodbridge Ribfest
  
  Vaughan plays host to this huge festival of ribs with entertainment, world-class ribs and food vendors, rides and games.
  
  Woodbridge Fairgrounds
- CNE Ribfest
  
  August 17 - September 3
  
  CNE Ribfest
  
  With the opening of the CNE comes Ribfest, including the ulimtate showdown to see which vendor has the best rib recipe.
  
  Exhibition Place Bandshell Park
Lead photo by
Jesse Milns

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