London Ribfest, Victoria Park, Downtown London, Civic Holiday Long Weekend

July 30 - August 3, 2026

Thursday - Sunday 11am - 11pm Monday 11am - 9pm

 

Festival starts in…

Victoria Park

580 Clarence St,

London, ON N6A 3N1

 

 

 

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Parking is available around the park and downtown at private lots.  Free Parking beside the park available after 4pm on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday for $5  

Click the link below to access the City of London Parking Guide.

 

Jack the Ribber

 

BubbaLou'sBar-B-Q

 

Oak & Barrel

Crazy Canuck

Texas Jack's

Fat Boys

Brickyard BBQ

Pork Ribs • Beef Ribs • BBQ Chicken • Roasted Corn • Cheese Cake • Fresh Cut French Fries • Fresh Cut Sweet Potato Fries • Perogies • Canadian Bacon Poutine •  Veggie Burgers • Sausages • Hot Dogs • Hamburgers • Greek Salad • Ceasar Salad • Garden Salad • Baked Beans • Cole Slaw • Pulled Pork Sandwich • Corn Bread • Pulled Pork Arepa • Butter Beer Soda • Old Fashioned Soda • Roasted Yams • Grilled Pineapple • Beef Gyro • Frozen Slush

Main Stage - Wellington Road

Bandshell Stage - Clarence St

 

Just For Kicks - Wendy McLean -

Giddy Up Line Dancing  -Shirley Davis

Dancing With Margaret - Margaret Molton

Step It Up - Yvonne Sherwood, Deanna Barry


Bandshell Stage - Clarence St

8-11 Friday and Saturday

Electronic Dance Music

Electronic dance music (EDM),[1] also referred to as dance music or club music, is a broad range of percussive electronic music genres originally made for nightclubs, raves, and festivals. It is generally produced for playback by DJs who create seamless selections of tracks, called a DJ mix, by segueing from one recording to another.[2] EDM producers also perform their music live in a concert or festival setting in what is sometimes called a live PA. Since its inception EDM has expanded to include a wide range of subgenres.


Accommodations within a few blocks

Delta Armories
325 Dundas St.
Website
519-679-6111

 


  
The Park Hotel
242 Pall Mall St.
Website
519-642-4444

Residence Inn

Official Festival Sponsor Deal

383 Colborne St.
Website
519-433-7222


Hilton London
300 King St.
Website
519-439-1661


Holiday Inn Express
374 Dundas St.
Website
519-661-0233

Ribfest 2010

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Ribfest Past

Featured Fan Video 2017

2012 Featured Fan Video

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London Ribfest Harlem Shuffle

2011 Flash Mob

Ribfest Judging

[Verse 1] Under the bright skies where the laughter flows,
London’s heartbeat races when the rib smoke glows.
Gather ‘round the fire as the flavor ignites,
Ribfest calling all, come enjoy the sights.
Saucy dreams swirl in the summer breeze,
The taste of the ribs is a savory tease.
Oh, the soul of the city, it beats in the sun,
With every bite shared, you know we’ve just begun.

[Chorus] Oooo, London Ribfest, where the flavors collide,
Crowds are a

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live, and our smiles can’t hide.
Boo, raw and wild, let the music play on,
With ribs on our plates, we dance till the dawn.

[Verse 2] Stands all around, with treasures to find,
Barbecue lovers, intertwining their minds.
From the grill to the table, oh, what a sight,
Every flavor exploding, brings pure delight.
Ribs so tender, they fall off the bone,
We feast side by side, we’re never alone.
Sweet and spicy whispers fill the warm air,
In this festival magic, we haven’t a care.

[Chorus] Oooo, London Ribfest, where the flavors collide,
Crowds are alive, and our smiles can’t hide.
Boo, raw and wild, let the music play on,
With ribs on our plates, we dance till the dawn.

[Bridge] Together we gather, strangers turned friends,
Sharing our laughter, as the good time extends.
With barbecue sauce and a cold drink in hand,
We’re savoring every moment, just as we planned.
Oh, the spirit of summer, it dances so free,
At Ribfest, we find our community.

[Verse 3] Food trucks and bands come alive with the beat,
In the heart of the city, we feast and we meet.
From sunset to twilight, the joy never fades,
Creating our memories, in Ribfest parades.
Oooooo, bring on the flavors, let the good times roll,
With each rib we devour, we’re feeding the soul.
London festivals join in a symphony grand,
Where laughter and love go hand-in-hand.

[Chorus] Oooo, London Ribfest, where the flavors collide,
Crowds are alive, and our smiles can’t hide.
Boo, raw and wild, let the music play on,
With ribs on our plates, we dance till the dawn.

[Outro] So here’s to the moments, the joy that we share,
At London Ribfest, we breathe in the air.
With every delicious rib, our spirits unraveled,
In the heart of London, the festivals traveled.