Ribfest | Town of Aurora

Dates - Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24, 2025
Time - See hours per day below.
Location - Machell Park
Admission - Free

It's all about the "Ribs, Bibs and Sauce"!

Aurora's Ribfest is presented by Desjardins.

• Cash payments preferred. No A.T.M. on-site. Most vendors accept cash only. Limited vendors accepting debit on-site.
• For health and safety reasons, pets are not able to experience Aurora’s Ribfest. Service dogs excepted.

Event Information

Mark your calendars because the tastiest event of the year will be taking place at Machell Park, as the rib teams get fired up starting on Friday, August 22. Not only will there be the tastiest ribs but also roasted yams, roasted corn on the cob, beavertails and many other dishes for every appetite.

Machell Park will be fenced with additional procedures for the safety of the attendees, performers, food vendors, volunteers and staff. We also will have great live entertainment and activities for kids of all ages.

Hours of Operation & Admission Requirements

See below for hours of operation of Ribfest and daily activities.

Hours of Operation & Daily Activities - Friday, August 22

Event Hours	4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Beer Garden by Rotary Club of Aurora	5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Hours of Operation & Daily Activities - Saturday, August 23

Event Hours	11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Beer Garden by Rotary Club of Aurora	12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Kid Zone	2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Hours of Operation & Daily Activities - Sunday, August 24

Event Hours	11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Beer Garden by Rotary Club of Aurora	12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Kid Zone	2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Entertainment & Schedules

Fantastic entertainment all weekend long! There is a jam-packed line-up with musical acts appearing on the entertainment stage. You will be entertained by some of the region's best musical performers. Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes to dance the afternoon and evenings away to great performers.

Entertainment Schedule - Friday, August 22

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.	Leah Daniels
9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.	To be announced by July 30.

Entertainment Schedule - Saturday, August 23

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	The Chicks - Tribute to the Dixie Chicks
1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.	Blue Silver - Duran Duran Experience
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.	Pearl Jamming - Tribute to Pearl Jam
5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.	The Beresfords
9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.	To be announced by July 30.

Entertainment Schedule - Sunday, August 24

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	Project Phoenix
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.	Glenn Marais & The Mojo Train
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.	Southern Fried
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.	Professional Rib Judging
6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.	2025 Aurora Teen Idol

Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer for this event, please fill out the Volunteer Application Form and email to Erin Hamilton.

Ribfest - Volunteer Application Form

Directions

How to get to Aurora's Ribfest located at Machell Park.

Machell Park - Map

Travelling from Toronto via Hwy 404

Travelling from Toronto via Hwy 404 (Exit #375)

Exit onto Wellington Street West (Exit #45)
Turn right and go North on Yonge Street
Turn left onto Aurora Heights Boulevard

Travelling from Hwy 401 or Hwy 400

Travelling from Hwy 401 (Exit #17) or Hwy 400

Exit at Lloydtown (Exit #52) and go East
Turn right onto Jane Street
Turn left onto 18th Sideroad
Turn right onto Yonge Street
Turn right onto Aurora Heights Boulevard

Accessibility Accommodation

If you require any accommodations for accessing this event, please email our Special Events team. Any information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially. Please reach out in advance as there are limited spaces for accommodation.

The accessible accommodations that are in place for this event include: