2026 brings back this popular family festival. This three-day event will be packed with mouthwatering rib competitions, live music, and a ton of family fun!

Enjoy top rib chefs battling it out in City Park, live music to keep you dancing, a dedicated kids zone, family activities, an artisan marketplace and much more. From diverse flavours, vegan options to engaging entertainment, there is something for everyone.

Don’t miss out on being at this much anticipated festival.

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Event Details

Date

July 3-5, 2026

Time

Friday 2:00pm-9:00pm

Saturday 11:00am-9:00pm

Sunday 11:00am-7:00pm 

Location

City Park

(1600 Abbott St, Kelowna, BC)

Artist Line Up:

July 3rd

3:00pm-4:50pm – Hometown Famous

5:00pm-6:50pm – Jeremy de Freitas

7:00pm-9:00pm – LINUS

 

July 4th

11:30am-12:20 – Joel Lee

12:30pm-2:20pm – Appolo Agua 

4:10pm-5:20pm – Sad Tom and the Noodles

5:30pm-6:50pm – Rocket 88

7:00pm-9:00pm – Uncle Rico 

 

July 5th

11:30am-12:45pm – Joel Lee

1:00pm-2:20pm – Jese Lawrence

2:30pm-3:50pm – Dusty Sundman

4:00pm-4:50pm – Three Quarter Crush

5:10pm-7:00pm – Headway