Sydney RibFest
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The summer's favourite festival is on! Friday, July 17 11am-10pm
Saturday, July 18 11am-10pm
Sunday, July 19 11am-7pm
On July 15, 16 and 17th, Sydney will come alive with the smell of BBQ’ed ribs, fantastic food vendors, a kid’s entertainment zone and the sounds of music from local Cape Breton bands and artists. The annual Rotary Ribfest will take place at Open Hearth Park. The Rotary Ribfest brings the excitement of family oriented fun for all ages and the thrill of competition together for three days of enterta
08/20/2026
07/21/2026
Thank you to the many volunteers who stepped up once again to help the Rotary Clubs of Sydney host Rotary Ribfest 2026.
We couldn't do it without you!
And thanks to Anita Clemens Photography for these great shots!
More to come!
07/20/2026
Your Rotary Ribfest 2026 People's Choice Winners:
Best Chicken: Smokehouse Bandits
Best Sauce: Crabby's BBQ Shack
Best Ribs: Crabby's BBQ Shack
Thank you to all who came out and supported Rotary this weekend. Everything given at the gate goes back into the community!
07/20/2026
Your Rotary Ribfest 2026 Judge's Choice Winners:
Best Chicken: Camp 31 BBQ
Best Sauce: Texas Rangers
Best Ribs: Pistol Pete's
Thank you again to our presenting sponsor, Cape Breton Beverages
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
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190 Ferry Street
Sydney, NS
B1P0B9
Opening Hours
| Friday | 11am - 11pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 11pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 7pm |