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THE FESTIVAL

4 Days of The Big Sticky in downtown Ottawa in the heart of the Canada's Capital. 

Welcome/Bienvenue to #CapitalRibfest featuring:

 

  • 4 Award Winning Championship Smokehouse and BBQ Teams from across Canada and the US serving up delicious Pork and Ribs, Brisket, Pulled Pork, Roasted Chicken, with all the delicous sides. 

  • 4 Award Winning Poutiners serving up the best in Canada's Dish, Fresh Lemonade, Deep Fried Sweets, Blooming Onion, Mini Donuts, Ice Cream, Churros, Bevvy Bar, Craft Beer, Grilled Meats, Potato on a Sticky, & more.

  • A full lineup of LIVE music from Friday to Monday Night.

  • A 750 person Craft Beer & Bevvy Gardens featuring Founders Original Coolers, Joe Mufferaw Spirits, Long Legs Wines, Siempre Tequilla, Big Joe Lager Ale, and Broadhead Beer 

  • Best in Ribs Cookoff Competition and Ribber Olympics

  • A Fun Zone including Bouncy Castles, Corn Hole, and the Claw Game. 

  • Market vendor village, contests, and giveaways           

FREE ADMISSION

 

 Toss a Toonie

to win A Rack of Ribs for a year! 

Festivals Hours:

Friday, August 2nd - 11:30am to 9pm

Saturday, August 3rd - 11am to 9pm

Sunday, August 4th - 11am to 9pm

Monday, August 5th - 11am to 6pm

PARKING OPTIONS

There is plenty of indoor parking available nearby Festival Plaza. Look for street, lot, and indoor and outdoor parking throughout the area within two blocks of Capital Ribfest. (Special Rates are available on weekends with free parking on weekends underground @ City Hall and @ World Exchange Plaza on Queen/Metcalfe and on designated streets throughout downtown Ottawa. Ottawa is also home to an amazing public transit system with plenty of bus options to get you easily to the heart of the Big Sticky at Capital Ribfest. 

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