The City’s Juiciest Weekend Returns
Clear your calendars and prep your stretchy pants, Calgary — Ribfest is back August 22–24, 2025, and it’s bringing enough smoke, spice, and sauce to keep you full until fall. For just five bucks, you’ll step into a backyard barbecue turned festival at 68 McKenzie Towne Gate SE, where the Western Canada Rib Fest Tour is serving up award-winning ribs alongside food trucks, music, and all-ages fun. This isn’t just a meal, it’s an experience dripping in tangy sauce and sizzling with energy.
More Than Just Ribs (But Seriously, The Ribs)
Yes, the ribs are the stars of the show — slow-cooked, fall-off-the-bone, slathered in secret sauces that pitmasters guard like buried treasure. But Ribfest is more than just a carnivore’s dream. Think pulled pork piled high, juicy sausages, and enough food truck favorites to satisfy every craving. And while you’re elbow-deep in barbecue, live bands keep the soundtrack pumping, transforming mealtime into a city-wide block party.
Family Fun, Festival Energy
Ribfest isn’t just for the rib-obsessed — it’s built for everyone. With a family-friendly setup, there’s room for kids to play, parents to lounge, and friends to clink beers while the sun sets. By the time Sunday rolls around, you’ll have eaten your weight in smoky goodness, discovered a new favorite sauce, and maybe even danced off a few calories. It’s Calgary summer wrapped in good vibes, laughter, and a whole lot of barbecue.