Etobicoke Ribfest X returns to Colonel Samuel Smith Park from September 25–27, 2026, for three days of award-winning BBQ, live music, family entertainment and festival fun along the Etobicoke waterfront.

The 5th annual festival will feature five Rib Teams from across North America — Brickyard BBQ, Billy Bones BBQ, Camp 31 BBQ, Sticky Fingers BBQ and Jack the Ribber BBQ — serving smoked ribs, pulled pork, brisket, BBQ chicken, smoked sausage and giant beef “Dino” ribs. Festival food vendors will also be serving favourites like bloomin’ onions, roasted corn, poutine, gelato, kettle corn, lemonade and more.

There’s live entertainment all weekend, including Pearl Jamming on Friday night, the Ontario Youth Battle of the Bands, Gelato Eating Contest, Ramblin’ Soul, Unlocked and Hell N Back (AC/DC Tribute) on Saturday, followed by Little Peter & The Elegants, K-POP Idols, Dramazoid and Exodus (Bob Marley Tribute) on Sunday.

Families can also check out the Kids Zone, carnival games, marketplace and artisan vendors throughout the weekend. The event is pet-friendly, and ATMs are available onsite.

Admission: FREE with a suggested $5 charitable donation.

Schedule:

Friday, September 25: 4 p.m.–10 p.m.

Saturday, September 26: 12 p.m.–10 p.m.

Sunday, September 27: 12 p.m.–8 p.m.

Location: Colonel Samuel Smith Park, 3145 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Etobicoke.

Guests are encouraged to bring an empty reusable water bottle, with free water refill stations available onsite. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.