Waterloo Rib & Beer Fest

We’re bringing the best rib teams in the country, live music all weekend, and good vibes for the whole family.
Event Hours:
Friday: 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Activities for All Ages:
- Live music all weekend long
- Budweiser Live Stage
- Backyard BBQ games and competitions
- Kid Zone — including Gelly Ball and more
- Mechanical Bull
- Golf Simulator — Long Drive Competition
- Cooling misting station
- NEW! Tons of tented, shaded seating
- Official Rib & Sauce Judging Competition — Saturdays 12–1pm
- People’s Choice Voting — win a $100 gift card
- Happy Hour — Saturdays & Sundays 12–2pm: $1 off bar drinks (tall beer cans, coolers, seltzers, wine, frozen cocktails) + 2 free sides with purchase of a full rack at any Rib Truck
Delicious Eats:
Savor pork ribs, beef ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, BBQ chicken, coleslaw, cornbread, funnel cakes, blooming onions, ice cream, poutine, deep-fried treats, slushies, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and more! Vegetarian options available too.
Admission:
$3 Per Person
Kids under 5: FREE
Proudly supported by the Rotary Club of Waterloo.
Don’t miss this fun-filled, family-friendly event! Visit https://northernheatribseries.ca/waterloo/ for more details, lineups, and updates.
Waterloo, we’ll see you there!



