Events involving live music and barbecued food in the Vancouver region include Port Moody Ribfest, Ribfest Langley and Chilliwack Ribfest.
The first two are hosted by local Rotary Clubs, with funds raised benefitting both local and international Rotary-related charitable projects. The last one is hosted by the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival. Port Moody Ribfest and Ribfest Langley with the Rotary Clubs are unrelated to the event in Chilliwack, although they do all have some of the same rib vendors.
In addition to the above ribfest events, the PNE Fair and Cloverdale Rodeo are also famous for their barbecued rib vendors, several of which participate in the Lower Mainland ribfest events as well. Both the event in Vancouver and the one in Surrey usually have an area with two or three rib vendors.
Ribfest Events in Port Moody, Langley, Mission, Chilliwack & the PNE
The Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley host three big events in the summer featuring lots of barbecued ribs. There’s Port Moody Ribfest and Chilliwack Ribfest in July followed by Ribfest Langley in August. In 2024, there was also a Mission Ribfest, but it did not happen in 2025. Whether it happens in 2026 is yet to be confirmed. There are other meat-related events at other times too, like Brewery & the Beast in July (for which you have to pay admission). There are also barbecue rib vendors at the PNE Fair in the summer.
The three ribfest events in Port Moody, Langley, and Chilliwack are fun, free to attend (or by donation), and well worth checking out. Even if you don’t like ribs, there are live performances, beer gardens, activities for children, and vegetarian options. 2026 dates and details are below.
Port Moody Ribfest
Port Moody Ribfest takes place over three days at Rocky Point Park each year. The venue is located at 2800 Murray Street. In 2026, the festival runs from Friday, July 17th, to Sunday, July 19th, with daily hours from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. The event is hosted by the Rotary Club of Port Moody, a non-profit service organization that supports many community initiatives through funds raised at the festival.
Entry to Port Moody Ribfest is by donation, with contributions benefiting the Rotary Club of Port Moody and its charitable work. The festival typically attracts tens of thousands of visitors over the weekend and features BBQ from seven rib vendors, live music performances, and a park-wide beer garden. There is also a Family Fun Zone with activities designed for kids and families. In addition, the event includes a popular 50/50 Draw, with proceeds supporting local causes.
For more information about this event, see our article about Port Moody Ribfest or visit portmoodyribfest.ca. To learn about the organization behind the event, see the Rotary Club of Port Moody‘s website.
(NOTE: This is a fabulous event to volunteer at. If you’d like to help out, click Port Moody Ribfest Volunteer Opportunities.)
Chilliwack Ribfest
Chilliwack Ribfest debuted in 2023 and returns in 2026 as part of the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival series.
In 2026, Chilliwack Ribfest takes place from Thursday, July 24th, to Saturday, July 26th. The festival happens at Vedder Park, located at 45450 Petawawa Road in Chilliwack. The park sits along the Chilliwack River in the southern part of the community.
Admission to the event is by donation, with proceeds supporting local charities. The 2026 festival will feature five championship rib vendors, live music including a performance by local artist Trevor McDonald, an expanded beverage area, a local marketplace curated by BC Shop Local, and additional food trucks provided by the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival. More details, including daily schedules and activities, are expected to be announced closer to the event.
To learn more about this event, see our article about Chilliwack Ribfest or visit chilliwackribfest.ca.
Ribfest Langley
Ribfest Langley takes place at McLeod Athletic Park each year. Located at the corner of 216th Street and 56th Avenue, the venue hosts Ribfest Langley from Friday, August 14th to Sunday, August 16th, 2026.
The same as with Port Moody Ribfest, this event is hosted by local Rotary Clubs, in this case, clubs from Langley. Funds raised from the event benefit great charitable causes. Attending the event means you’ll have fun and help Rotary Clubs do good things in both the local community and abroad.
Ribfest Langley is free to attend but donations to the Langley Rotary Clubs are greatly appreciated at the gate. There’s a 50/50 Draw with several prizes to be won. Ribfest Langley also features a KidZone with activities such as face painting, carnival games, miniature golf, inflatable structures, and a swing ride.
To learn more about this event, check out our article about Ribfest Langley or visit the ribfestlangley.com website.
PNE Fair
The PNE Fair is one of the biggest events in Vancouver. There’s plenty of great food to be had there and that includes ribs! Vendors like Gator BBQ and Truckin BBQ can be found at the PNE, so those who crave ribs can get their fill while enjoying all that the fair has to offer.
The PNE fair usually runs from August to September and is typically closed on Mondays but open the other six days of the week. The operating dates for 2026 are yet to be announced.
For more details click PNE Fair or go to the PNE website.
Other Information
For more information about the above events, visit the Port Moody Ribfest, Chilliwack Ribfest, or Ribfest Langley websites, or the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival website.
To learn about Rotary Clubs (which are the organizations that host the Port Moody and Langley events), visit rotary.org, the Rotary Club of Port Moody website, or the Langley Rotary Clubs Facebook page.
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- Lower Mainland Food Truck Festivals
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- July and August Event Calendars
