Ribfest

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"!

Ribfest is presented by Desjardins

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.

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 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: