Rib Fest 2026

Medicine Hat Ribfest is an annual 3-day community fundraising celebration that brings together award-winning rib vendors, delicious food trucks, live music, and family-friendly fun — all right in the heart of downtown.

We're taking over DOWNTOWN MEDICINE HAT! Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells across:

• 1st Street
• Finley Bridge
• Veterans Park
• Town Square

What's Cooking?

‍We’re excited to welcome 4 AWESOME NATIONAL AWARD-WINNING RIB VENDORS from across Canada and the U.S. Plus, a variety of local food trucks serving up delicious eats for every craving!
Entertainment & Activities:‍

• Live Bands performing all weekend long on the Ribfest Stage
  
• Beer Gardens for the adults
• Family Fun Zone featuring
• Face painting
• Bouncy castles
• Foam zones
• Games and more!

Vendor Market with local products and services on display

‍‍Free to Attend – Fun for Everyone!

‍Whether you're here for the ribs, the music, or the family fun — Ribfest has something for everyone! Grab your friends and family, head downtown, and enjoy an unforgettable weekend of great food, fantastic entertainment, and community spirit.

‍We can't wait to see you there!