NEWMARKET RIBFEST
Upper Canada Mall
(Southwest Lot – off Davis Drive)
17600 Yonge St
Newmarket, Ontario
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Newmarket RIBFEST EXPERIENCE
Hot Dang! The Newmarket Rib & Beer Tour is back for 2025.
Get ready for…
MOUTH WATERIN’, FINGER LICKIN’, BELLY RUBBIN’ GOOD BBQ!
Savour the best BBQ ribs at the Newmarket 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!
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RIBFEST HOURS
FRIDAY: 4pm – 11pm
SATURDAY: 12pm – 11pm
SUNDAY: 12pm – 7pm
ADMISSION
$2 PER PERSON
Kids under 5 FREE
PARKING & TRANSIT
Free Parking is Available
(Southwest Lot – off Davis Drive)
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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.
Most vendors accept cash, debit, and credit cards. ATMs are located on-site.
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.
Live music ALL WEEKEND LONG
Feel the rhythm as talented musicians take the stage with an exciting mix of rock, country, and mash-up favourites — there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Festival Music Lineup
FRIDAY
5pm – 6pm | CJ Cooper
6:30pm – 8pm | Lakeside Groove
9pm – 10:30pm | AC/DC Show Canada
SATURDAY
1pm – 4pm | Sandra Good Band
5pm – 8pm | Wicked Truth
9pm – 10:30pm | Stoned and Rolling (Tribute to The Rolling Stones)
SUNDAY
1pm – 2:30pm | Little Peter and the Elegants
3:30pm – 6:30pm | Otis Wonder & The Hustle
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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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