Thornhill
RIB & BEER FEST

June 6th - 8th, 2025
Promenade Mall

1 Promenade Circle
Thornhill, Ontario

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Thornhill RIBFEST EXPERIENCE

Hot Dang! The Thornhill Rib & Beer Fest is back for 2025.

Get ready for…

MOUTH WATERIN’, FINGER LICKIN’, BELLY RUBBIN’ GOOD BBQ!

Savour the best BBQ ribs at the Thornhill 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!

IN SUPPORT OF

RIBFEST HOURS

FRIDAY: 4pm – 10pm
SATURDAY: 12pm – 10pm
SUNDAY: 12pm – 7pm

ADMISSION

$2 PER PERSON
Kids under 5 FREE

PARKING & TRANSIT

Free Mall Parking

Enter from Bathurst St. or Centre St.
Ribfest N/W lot near LCBO

Click Here for information on Public Transit

RSVP on Facebook today!

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 – 7pm | Wicked Truth

8pm – 9:30pm | Stoned and Rolling (Tribute to The Rolling Stones)

SATURDAY

1:30pm – 3pm | The Electric Merchants

4pm – 7pm | The Trip (Tribute to The Tragically Hip)

8pm – 9:30pm | AC/DC Show Canada

SUNDAY

1pm – 4pm | Otis Wonder & The Hustle

5pm – 6:30pm | Echo

bATTLE OF THE RIBS

Vote for your Favourite Ribs & Sauce for your chance to

WIN a $100 Gift Card!

Full details at the Event.

Click here for the Official Rules

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.