Sydney RibFest

Sydney RibFest The summer's favourite festival is on! Friday, July 17 11am-10pm
Saturday, July 18 11am-10pm
Sunday, July 19 11am-7pm

On July 15, 16 and 17th, Sydney will come alive with the smell of BBQ’ed ribs, fantastic food vendors, a kid’s entertainment zone and the sounds of music from local Cape Breton bands and artists. The annual Rotary Ribfest will take place at Open Hearth Park. The Rotary Ribfest brings the excitement of family oriented fun for all ages and the thrill of competition together for three days of enterta

inment and amazing food. Some of North America’s greatest rib teams are coming to Sydney to compete for top awards. The essence of Rotary is to give back to the community and this year all net proceeds from this Rotary fundraiser will be donated to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation's Tom MacNeil Cancer Patient Care Fund, and Caleb's Courage, as well as other community projects. Ribfest is free to attend; we encourage all attendees "Give a little at the gate" for our selected charities. Rotary Ribfest has been made possible from the strong support from our community and local business sponsors.

08/20/2026
Thank you to the many volunteers who stepped up once again to help the Rotary Clubs of Sydney host Rotary Ribfest 2026.W...
07/21/2026

Thank you to the many volunteers who stepped up once again to help the Rotary Clubs of Sydney host Rotary Ribfest 2026.

We couldn't do it without you!

And thanks to Anita Clemens Photography for these great shots!
More to come!

Your Rotary Ribfest 2026 People's Choice Winners:Best Chicken: Smokehouse BanditsBest Sauce: Crabby's BBQ ShackBest Ribs...
07/20/2026

Your Rotary Ribfest 2026 People's Choice Winners:

Best Chicken: Smokehouse Bandits
Best Sauce: Crabby's BBQ Shack
Best Ribs: Crabby's BBQ Shack

Thank you to all who came out and supported Rotary this weekend. Everything given at the gate goes back into the community!

Your Rotary Ribfest 2026 Judge's Choice Winners:Best Chicken: Camp 31 BBQBest Sauce: Texas RangersBest Ribs: Pistol Pete...
07/20/2026

Your Rotary Ribfest 2026 Judge's Choice Winners:

Best Chicken: Camp 31 BBQ
Best Sauce: Texas Rangers
Best Ribs: Pistol Pete's

Thank you again to our presenting sponsor, Cape Breton Beverages

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Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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