WE GOT THE MEAT! JOIN US for the 10th Anniversary of The Big Sticky! FOMO:::: We got Live Music, Bevvy Bar, a FULL Carnival, Games, Foodies Galore& More.
June 5-7, 2026 at RA Centre Ottawa
2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON
(NEW LOCATION)
THE FESTIVAL
3 Days of The Big Sticky at Ottawa RA Centre on Riverside drive between Bronson & Bank. We got FREE Admission and FREE Parking and we're very close to public transit.
Welcome/Bienvenue to #CapitalRibfest featuring:
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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.
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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.
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A full lineup of LIVE music from Friday to Monday Night.
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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
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Best in Ribs Cookoff Competition and Ribber Olympics
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A Fun Zone including Bouncy Castles, Corn Hole, and the Claw Game.
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Market vendor village, contests, and giveaways
FREE ADMISSION
Toss a Toonie
to win A Rack of Ribs for a year!
Festivals Hours:
Friday, June 5th - 11:30 to 9pm
Saturday, June 6th - 11am to 9pm
Sunday, June 7th - 11am to 9pm
PARKING OPTIONS
There are three parking lots available at the RA Centre. We also encourage you to walk from nearby Billings Bridge or take public transit. If you're up for biking... you should enjoy the beautiful pathways to the RA Centre along the Rideau River. Ottawa is also home to an amazing public transit system with plenty of bus options at Bank and Billings Bridge to get you easily to the heart of the Big Sticky at Capital Ribfest Ottawa.
