Ribfest | Town of Aurora

Dates - Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30, 2026
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 animals 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 28. 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 28

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 29

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 30

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

The entertainment line-up will be released in July 2026.

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: