Huntsville Ribfest returns for a weekend of barbecue and family fun

The Huntsville Ribfest is back, bringing three days of barbecue, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities to Muskoka.

Huntsville Ribfest X 2026 begins today (Aug. 14) at 4 p.m. and runs through Aug. 16 at the Canada Summit Centre.

Organizers say the festival will feature some of North America’s top rib teams, serving up award-winning barbecue, including smoked ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken, and sausage, as well as carnival fare such as blooming onions, roasted corn, and poutine.

Ribfest will also feature carnival games, a marketplace with local artisans, live music from local musicians, and a Battle of the Bands competition.

Admission is $10, and children aged 10 and under are free.

For more information, click here.

Hilary Hilton
Hilary Hilton
Hilary Hilton is a news reporter based in Muskoka with a strong passion for storytelling. She brings seven years of experience to her reporting, including three years in newspaper journalism and four years as a magazine editor and writer at the University of Toronto, where she studied English Language and Literature. After spending two years living in the UK and traveling abroad, she is elated to be back in her home country. Hilary is driven by a love of writing and a belief in the power of local news to connect and strengthen communities. To share a story, email hhilton@vistaradio.ca

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