Chilliwack Ribfest

Chilliwack Ribfest is a Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival event in July. It features delicious ribs, live entertainment, a beer garden and more.

The fourth annual event takes place at Vedder Park in Chilliwack on the last weekend in July. If you like barbecued ribs, food truck foods, live music and family-friendly community events, you’ll really enjoy Chilliwack Ribfest.

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Chilliwack Ribfest with the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival

Presented by the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival, Chilliwack Ribfest celebrates its fourth anniversary in 2026.

Chilliwack Ribfest is a family-friendly event with activities for all ages. The main area of the event features vendors selling barbecued ribs. There are other food trucks on-site selling snacks, lunch and dinner items as well. In addition to a variety of tasty foods, Chilliwack Ribfest features a stage with live entertainment and an adult-only beer garden.

See the official Chilliwack RibFest website for full details about this event.

Fraser Valley Corn at Chilliwack Ribfest

When and Where is Chilliwack Ribfest?

In 2026, the Chilliwack Ribfest takes place from Thursday, July 24th, to Saturday, July 26th. In 2025, the hours were from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday. On Saturday, the event ran from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, and on Sunday, it ran from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. 2026 timings are likely to be comparable but have yet to be announced.

The festival takes place at Vedder Park at 45450 Petawawa Road in Chilliwack. The park is on the Chilliwack River in the southern region of the community, about 10 minutes by car from Cultus Lake Provincial Park.

Ticket Information

Admission to Chilliwack Ribfest is by donation and tickets are available online. You can also just show up and donate at the gate. Some of the proceeds usually go to a local charity, such as the Rotary Club of Chilliwack, a service organization that does lots of great work in the community.

See the official Chilliwack RibFest website for full details about this event.

Chilliwack Ribfest

Vendor Lineup

Featured rib vendors at the 2026 festival are listed below.

GUERILLA Q
The Truckin’ BBQ
Gator BBQ
Prairie Smoke & Spice BBQ
Green Mountain Grills

Other food available on-site typically includes fries, hot dogs, cotton candy, ice cream, lemonade, potato twists, and more.

Live Music at Chilliwack Ribfest

Entertainment Schedule

Chilliwack Ribfest features live entertainment and on-site experiences throughout the weekend. For the 2026 event, entertainment includes live music from hometown artist Trevor McDonald. Typically, the event has a few performing artists over the weekend. The full entertainment schedule for 2026 is yet to be confirmed.

Aside from the music, festival-goers can expect a full bar with a broader, more expansive drink selection than in previous years. There’s also a chance for shopping. BC Shop Local is hosting a local marketplace, showcasing small businesses and local vendors.

See the official Chilliwack RibFest website for full details about this event.

Chilliwack Ribfest Video

See the video below for an idea of what to expect at the next event. The video includes footage from the 2023 Chilliwack Ribfest, along with music by both The Limit and Duane Watson Band. (Note: Duane Watson performed again on the Saturday in 2024.)

Other Events in Chilliwack

Chilliwack is full of amazing places. There is a lot of farmland in the region, and beautiful parks, but also interesting shops, restaurants and a museum in town. Chilliwack also hosts a number of terrific events throughout the year. Other great events to consider attending in the summer and fall are:

Chilliwack Party in the Park – a free event with food trucks, market vendors and live entertainment in the spring at Central Community Park.
Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival in the spring.
Chilliwack Mural Fest – murals, tours and other activities in downtown Chilliwack in the summer.
Chilliwack Fair & Rodeo – a country fair in Chilliwack on the second weekend in August.
The Chilliwack Pride Festival – a large 2SLGBTQIA+ event in downtown Chilliwack.
Chilliwack Flight Fest – an airplane-themed community event at the Chilliwack Airport, which happens in mid-August.
The Chilliwack Corn Maze – a corn maze and child-friendly activities at Greendale Acres Farm. It usually starts up for the season in early to mid-August.
Reapers Maze of Terror – a serious Halloween attraction at Fantasy Farms in October.
Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – a corn maze, pumpkin patch and family-friendly activities at Fantasy Farms in October.

Other events to check out in the summer in the Fraser Valley include the following (both of which take place in Abbotsford):

Symphony in the Park – a free concert at Mill Lake Park in mid-August.
Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival – fields of sunflowers and other summer flowers at Lakeland Flowers.

Chilliwack Attractions

Places of interest to check out when you’re in Chilliwack are listed below. Also, while in the area, be sure to pick up some fresh Fraser Valley corn and other farm produce. In addition, gas is usually about 10 cents or so cheaper than in Metro Vancouver, so don’t forget to fill up too!

Atchelitz Threshermen’s Association Museum – a historical site that’s also called “Pioneer Village.” It’s open on Saturdays as well as a couple of other days each week in the summer.
Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve – an area of wetlands with birds, other wildlife and walking trails next to the Vedder River.
Bridal Veil Falls – a small provincial park with a waterfall located 15 minutes east of Chilliwack.
Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park – a provincial park with camping facilities just under 50 kms east of Chilliwack.
Cultus Lake Provincial Park – one of the Lower Mainland’s most popular parks with overnight camping facilities.