A Toronto ribfest that was suddenly cancelled this summer is set to make its comeback this weekend.

After Etobicoke Ribfest was cancelled just four days prior to the event’s scheduled start this past July, it looked like the plug was pulled on the festival for the 2024 season entirely.

At the time, event organisers, Ontario Festival Group, published a letter citing last minute requirements by the city that the festival would be unable to meet in time, forcing them into a last-minute cancellation.

While the height of ribfest season may be in the rearview, there’s still one more weekend of summer and, armed with a new — and hopefully problem-free — location, Etobicoke Ribfest is returning this weekend.

Kicking off this Friday, Etobicoke Ribfest will be filling Colonel Samuel Smith Park with the supple aromas and flavours of barbeque and other festival favourite eats like Bloomin’ Onions, Tiny Tom’s donuts and funnel cakes.

 

 

 

 

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The festival features five barbeque teams from across North America, grilling up the likes of pulled pork, smoked brisket, chicken and sausage alongside, of course, a variety of ribs to keep your weekend saucy.

There’ll also be plenty of non-food-based entertainment, such as AC/DC, The Tragically Hip and Bob Marley tributes playing all weekend long alongside performances by local bands.

The festival is totally free to attend, but charitable donations of $5 are suggested.

Etobicoke Ribfest runs from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21 and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22