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Brockville Ribfest serves up food, music and fun at Hardy Park

Hollie Pratt-Campbell
Sauce samples were available at all vendors including ‘Crabbys BBQ shack’ at Brockville Ribfest. – Jess Grothe/Brockvilleist

Brockville Ribfest took place from Aug. 7–9, 2026 at Hardy Park along the St. Lawrence River waterfront. Admission was free, featuring six professional ribbers, a vendor village with over 40 artisans, live music and a beer garden, all raising funds for local youth programs via BGC South East.

Fresh ribs are grilled up at ‘Jack the Ribber.’ – Jess Grothe/Brockvilleist
Brockville Ribfest took over Hardy Park from Aug. 7 – 9. – Jess Grothe/Brockvilleist

The annual rib eating contest kicked off the festival on Friday, featuring competitors from 1000 Island Pizzeria and Prysmian Prescott – Jess Grothe/Brockvilleist

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