RIBFEST 506 Presented by :
Dates: June 12th - 15th, 2025
Thursday 12-8, Friday & Saturday 11-11, Sunday 11-6
Welcome to RIBFEST 506, the ultimate destination for rib lovers in NB. Our passion for bringing people together over mouthwatering ribs has led us to create an unforgettable experience for all our visitors. Taste the Ultimate Mouthwatering Ribs!
Join us at RIBFEST 506, for a sizzling experience. Unforgettable flavors, fun, and entertainment await you. Coming soon to destinations all over NB!
CRABBYS BBQ
A fan favourite for the 15 year, Fat Boys hails for London Ontario. Being Proudly Canadian they only use Canadian sourced ingredients to make some of the best mouth watering ribs and award winning gluten-free sauce!
FAT BOYS BBQ
A fan favourite for the 15 year, Fat Boys hails for London Ontario. Being Proudly Canadian they only use Canadian sourced ingredients to make some of the best mouth watering ribs and award winning gluten-free sauce!
BILLY BONES
Celebrating over 30 years of excellence! Billy Bones BBQ & crew have traveled the entire United States, Canada and even Ireland winning state and national barbecue competitions. Billy Bones BBQ sauces have won over 250 awards plus fifty first place finishes. Billy bones BBQ offers BBQ sauces, BBQ rubs, hot sauces, competition dry rubs for ribs and pork, chicken and more.
CAMP 31
Camp 31 was founded in 1908 as a “Saw Mill” general store outside Brewton, Alabama. Camp 31 BBQ was established by Larry Murphy in 1985, and we’ve been serving up mouth-watering authentic southern BBQ ever since.
RIBFEST 506 FAQ's
Where is the RibFest Site?
This year's RIBFEST LOCATIONS:
SAINT JOHN:
The RIBFEST 506 will be located at The Saint John Exhibition Center, 37 McAllister Drive, Saint John, NB
EDMUNSTON: TBA
What are the event dates and hours?
June 14th & 15th (11 AM - 11 PM) and 16th (11 AM - 6 PM, 2024
Do the vendors accept credit or debit cards?
Most of our vendors will accept cash only.
What is the cost of admission?
Event entry is by donation at the gate.
Please be generous. With your help make a difference in your community.
Are there foods available other than pork ribs?
Yes, there is chicken, pulled pork, brisket, sausage, French fries, Blooming Onions, perhaps beef ribs, and more. There will be desserts from some of our vendors as well.
What entertainment will be featured?
There will be entertainment on the main stage. Please see our Entertainment section on our website for more info or visit our Facebook page for more information as we provide updates in the coming weeks. There is no extra charge for entertainment.
Are children allowed?
Definitely! Not only are they allowed, but they are also encouraged to attend, minors must be accompanied by an adult.
How do I become a Sponsor?
Please email [email protected] or complete the Contact Us form on our website.
How do I become a Vendor?
Please see the vendor information tab here on on website. Email [email protected] for a vendor Information and Application.
Are dogs allowed?
We are happy to accomodate Service dogs only however they must be clearly identified as a service dog.
Will There be Parking Available?
FOR SAINT JOHN LOCATION:
Parking will be avaliable by donation on the exhibition grounds as has been the case in previous years. Proceeds to Feed NB. Please give generously!
EDMUNSTON: TBA
Get in Touch!
Contact us here for any questions ! You may also message us via our facebook pages for Saint John and Edmunston