Ribfest

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, an inflatable midway and activities for kids of all ages.

See below for hours of operation of Ribfest and daily activities. Please note for health and safety reasons, pets are not able to experience Aurora’s Ribfest, services dogs excepted.

Check back in July 2025 for full event details.

Accessibility Accommodation

If you require any accommodations for accessing and viewing the parade, 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:

• Increased Accessible Parking at Machell Parking Lot
• Mobi-Mats through the main area
• Accessible Picnic Benches
• Accessible Portable Toilet

More Information & Contact

For more information, please call 905-726-4762 or email our Special Events Team.

Note: We reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities.