Fort St. John rotary clubs announce dates for Ribfest 2026

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — While it may still be winter outside, barbecue connoisseurs can rejoice at the news about Fort St. John’s annual Ribfest.

The two rotary clubs in Fort St. John made the announcement about the dates for this year’s Ribfest event in a Facebook post on Tuesday, March 10th.

The third annual Ribfest will be held starting Friday, July 10th and concluding on Sunday, July 12th at Centennial Park in Fort St. John.

“Well, that’s enough winter for anybody. Perhaps it’s time to turn our thoughts towards summer and the return of Ribfest,” reads the post.

Featuring four rib vendors, live music and entertainment, a beer garden and a 50/50 draw, proceeds from the free event benefit both the Rotary Club of Fort St. John and the Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St. John.

Ribfests are a summer tradition in communities nationwide, with the first recorded Ribfest sponsored by a Rotary Club in 1996 in Burlington, Ontario. 

Entry to the grounds in Fort St. John is free of charge.