Caledonia RIBFEST
Caledonia Fairgrounds
151 Caithness St E
Caledonia, Ontario
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Caledonia RIBFEST EXPERIENCE
Hot Dang! The Caledonia Rib & Beer Fest is here for 2025.
Get ready for…
MOUTH WATERIN’, FINGER LICKIN’, BELLY RUBBIN’ GOOD BBQ!
Savour the best BBQ ribs at the Caledonia leg of the Northern Heat Rib Series! Indulge in perfectly cooked ribs from from the best BBQ Ribbers around, offering a flavour-packed adventure unlike any other.
Join us for a delicious journey through the world of BBQ, filled with finger-lickin’ fun!
FUN FOR THE
whole family!
whole family!
IN SUPPORT OF
RIBFEST HOURS
FRIDAY: 4pm – 11pm
SATURDAY: 12pm – 11pm
SUNDAY: 12pm – 7pm
ADMISSION
$2 PER PERSON
Kids under 5 FREE
PARKING & TRANSIT
Free Public Parking
– Caledonia Kinsmen Park entrance on Caithness St. W. beside Canada Post. About a 5-minute walk to the Fairgrounds.
– Downtown Caledonia- entrance on Caithness St. E. beside the Royal Canadian Legion. About a 1-minute walk to the Fairgrounds.
MORE! Free parking is also available on streets throughout Caledonia- be sure to obey posted limits.
Low Cost Parking
– Edinburgh Square entrance on Edinburgh Square E. beside the Heritage and Cultural Centre. Parking by donation, coordinated by the Six Nations of the Grand River. About a 1-minute walk to the Fairgrounds.
– Grace United Church entrance on Caithness St. E. Parking by donation, coordinated by Grace United Church About a 1-minute walk to the Fairgrounds.
Accessible Parking
Limited accessible parking is available on the Fairgrounds free of charge. You must display the appropriate permit, issued by the Province of Ontario in order to access accessible parking. This parking is very limited due to the compact nature of our Fairgrounds.
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Gates close 1 hour prior to closing time.
Please note – Bag check upon entry.
No open beverage containers will be permitted.
Pets Welcome – Must be leashed and cleaned up after. Pet Waivers can be filled out prior to the event and shown at the gate.
Lost and found – For missing/found items, please turn in or inquire with Security at main Entrance/Exit Command Tent.
Missing Person – please advise any Event Staff or Vendor for assistance and go immediately to the Entrance/Exit Command Tent.
Enjoy live music
2025 Festival Music Lineup
FRIDAY
COUNTRY
5pm – 6:30pm | The Electric Merchants
7pm – 8:30pm | Madison Galloway
9pm – 10:30pm | Dropped Tailgate
SATURDAY
ROCK THE PARK
2pm – 3:30pm | Jack Sith
4pm – 5:30pm | The Trip: Tribute to the Tragically Hip
6:15pm – 7:45pm | The AC/DC Show Canada
8:30pm – 10:30pm | Wicked Truth
SUNDAY
Mash up hits
2pm – 3:30pm | Big Dan and the Topside Band
4pm – 5:30pm | Monty and The Crew
6:15pm – 7:45pm | Stoned and Rolling: Tribute to the Rolling Stones
8:30pm – 10:30pm | Otis Wonder & The Hustle
Monday
Mash up hits
1pm – 2:30pm | Little Peter and the Elegants
3pm – 4:30pm | Chris Chambers Band
5pm – 6:30pm | Pulse X
bATTLE OF THE RIBS
Vote for your Favourite Ribs & Sauce for your chance to
WIN a $100 Gift Card!
Full details at the Event.
BEER MARKET
Wash it all down at our Beer Market, featuring an ice-cold selection of Molson products! Plus, enjoy a variety of wine, spirits, and ready-to-drink coolers…you won’t leave thirsty!
Upon arrival, you can purchase drink tickets at our vendor tent, which opens daily when the event opens. These can be redeemed for beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages at our Beer Market tent/bar.
Please note that we have specific hours of operation for our alcohol sales. Last call for purchases is one hour prior to closing time, and last call for the Beer Market tent/bar is strictly 30 minutes prior to closing time. We are unable to offer refunds for purchases or redemptions made after these designated times.
In order to purchase or consume alcohol at ribfest, you must be 19 years of age or older with valid photo identification. Please drink responsibly.
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