The Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar Foundation Inc. and Lions Club of Oakville.

Admission is $5, kids 8 years and under are free. Ribfest is a charitable fundraiser run by the three clubs

This event is organized by Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar (RCOT) and Lions Club of Oakville, all non-profit organizations. All profits from our clubs’ fundraising activities, such as the Oakville Family Ribfest, go to support projects in the community and around the world. For a list of projects we support, please click here.

 You can buy beer, wine pop and water tickets with cash or debit/credit cards. The Ribbers and vendors will accept cash and may accept debit or credit cards. There are two ATM’s on site.

Pets are prohibited in the event area due to the large crowds and food preparation. Service animals are permitted.

Yes. Althought bicycle and skateboards are not allowed inside the gates, there are unsupervised bike racks available by the the entrances.

Large tents with tables and chairs are set up in the beer/wine sales area, but most of the site is open ground with no trees. Bring hats and sunscreen.

No. Alcoholic drinks and all open beverages will be confiscated at the gate

Take the QEW to the Trafalgar Rd. exit and go north three blocks. From Hwy. 401, take the Trafalgar Rd. exit and go south. The location is about half-way between the QEW and Dundas St. (Hwy. 5), on the Sheridan College front parking lot on the west side of Trafalgar Rd. The street address, if using a GPS, is 1430 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville, ON L6H 2L1.

Yes. We have free parking on site (while available). Enter the on-site parking from Sheridan College Drive., immediately north of the Ribfest site. A shuttle will be available to take you from your car to the main Gate. 

Ribfest is on a paved parking lot, so is wheelchair friendly. Use the Ceremonial Drive entrance immediately south of the Ribfest site and follow the signs.

Sysco is the official supplier of pork ribs to our Rib Teams.

We are able to ensure that our customers receive consistent high-quality product and portion sizes.

Some rib teams offer beef ribs as well as the traditional pork ribs. Some also offer chicken (including Halal), grilled shrimp, salads, coleslaw, and baked beans. Other food vendors on site offer corn-on-the-cob, French fries, blooming onions, doughnuts, funnel cakes, Beaver Tails, popcorn, ice cream, candies and more.

Vegetarian offerings include roasted corn and yams, baked beans, corn bread, macaroni and cheese, falafel, potato salad, coleslaw, potatoes, ice cream, popsicles, milkshakes and donuts. 

All food vendors set their own prices for a full rack with a lower price for smaller portions (half racks and one-third racks). All prices include taxes. Ribbers take cash only, no cards.

Yes, this is a family-oriented event. Our free Kids’ PlayZone is a great place for you and your kids to have fun during the day. We have bouncy castles, face painting, and loads more to see and do. Also on site will be a reasonably priced Children’s Carnival with various rides. . All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please note that the music in the evenings will be targeted to adults.  

The success of this charity fundraising event is truly dependent on the efforts of the volunteers. There are hundreds of positions to be filled. Community Service credit is available for students. We would welcome your assistance. Meals are provided to volunteers (but they do not include ribs!). Volunteers should try to arrange to be dropped off and picked up at the site.

Yes, Oakville Transit Routes 5, 5A, 6 or 24 will take you right across from the Ribfest site at the Sheridan College campus. Regular Oakville Transit fares apply. Routes 5/5A travel along Dundas Street West between Oakville GO station and Dundas/Highway 407 in Burlington. Route 6 travels along Upper Middle Road between Bronte GO station and Laird/Ridgeway (Dundas and Winston Churchill area) in Mississauga. Route 24 travels along Dundas Street East between Oakville GO station and South Common Centre (Erin Mills Parkway and Burnhamthorpe Road) in Mississauga. Visit oakvilletransit.ca for route maps, schedules and fares information.

View the up-to-date band listings and schedule under the Schedule listing on our website.

Yes! We also have other activities such as the Kids Zone and the amusement area.

We also run a Marketplace area with vendors selling clothing, sports memorabilia, temporary tattoos, jewellery, cosmetics and loads more. Many community groups will have booths for you to wander through. 

On the home page you will find a link to an application form, which you can complete and submit.

Hilton Garden Inn:

Rooms can be booked by calling the hotel directly at 905-829-1145 

Holiday Inn Oakville Centre

 Reservations can be made by:

•  calling the hotel directly at 905-842-5000,
•  calling the main reservations line at 1-855-914-9607,
•  emailing  reservations@hioakville.com,
•  on-line at www.hioakville.com 

Yes, at Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 1219 Burloak Dr., Oakville, ON L6M 4J7, tel. 905-827-6911, website: http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/bron.html

No, the Sheridan College grounds are a non-smoking area, so no smoking or vaping.

White and red wines, regular and light beers, apple cider, pop and water are available.

To be announced soon