Ribfest Applications
Located next to the picturesque Grand River, the Brantford Kinsmen’s Ribfest takes place at beautiful Cockshutt Park, 35 Sherwood Drive, Brantford.
Ribbers
OUR RIBBERS ROCK!
Enjoy a feast prepared by an award winning ‘Ribber’ team! BBQ’d meats done to perfection!
Brantford Ribfest has the best of North America’s ribbers join us each year to deliver a great experience during the weekend-long festival. Each Ribber has their own menu posted in front of their mobile kitchen and smoker on wheels.
Ribbers are:
Ribber is a chef that specializes in preparing specialty foods.(RIBS & CHICKEN)
Ribfest Ribbers New Ribfest Ribber Applicants (PDF) Vendor Rules & Regulations(pdf)
FOOD VENDORS
Food Vendors are an important enhancement to the Ribfest. By participating you will build your brand within the community and give your company exposure to tens of thousands of hungry attendees that our event attracts annually.
FOOD Vendors are:
BUSINESS, CHARITY OR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION, SELLING FOOD & DRINKS TO EAT AT FESTIVAL(NON-RIBBERS)
MARKET PLACE VENDORS
Ribfest serves as a unique and convenient market place for vendors to showcase and sell their products to the City of Brantford & Brant County’s population. It is also a great place for organizations and businesses.
Market Place Vendors are:
BUSINESS, CHARITY OR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION, HANDICRAFT AND MERCHANDISING EXHIBITOR
Market Vendors Market Vendor Application (PDF)Vendor Rules & Regulations(pdf)
SPONSORS INQUIRY
Our Corporate & Strategic Partners are just as important to us as our community givers. Their help, either with monetary contributions, or in-kind support (or in some cases both) services are absolutely essential to the ongoing operations of Ribfest.
Are you looking for a true community partnership? Then this sponsorship opportunity is perfect for you! Gain incredible brand recognition while engaging with a receptive audience and building strong relationships in the community (online and off)!
Take ownership of a major component (VIP Tent, Green Team, Entertainment Stage, Kids Fun Zone or People’s Choice Award) and put your brand in the limelight! As Major Sponsor you can expect to see your brand showcased with focus and flair while offering a chance to engage new audiences like never before.
Be at the centre of the action with this exciting, all-inclusive sponsorship including custom activations, huge potential brand recognition through numerous channels and a chance to build great connections in a fun environment. Get more than just exposure, create an experience!
Sponsors are:
Sponsors are the heart of ribfest. They help fund the event, while receiving promotion for festival.
Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship Applicants (PDF)
VOLUNTEERS INQUIRY
Volunteer Today
Support the Kinsmen Club of Brantford
You will make a difference in our efforts to raise funds for local community projects!
Lend a Helping Hand. Volunteering at Brantford Ribfest is a great opportunity to meet people, give back to the community, Get Community Service hours and have fun at the same time! There`s always music and a great atmosphere to work in.
Many hands make for light work and every hour that you can give makes a huge difference in the success of this incredible event and the money it raises. We need your help before, during and after Ribfest.
High School Students Volunteers Needed
If you are a high school student wishing for some volunteer hours, feel free to come down. We will be providing a pizza lunch. Please bring your school forms so they can be completed at the end of your shift.
2024 Brantford Ribfest Volunteers
Thank you for all of your support in helping us to fill over 700 volunteer shifts!
Volunteers are:
Volunteers are the Roots of a Strong Communities. They help keep the festival, running smoothly from start to finish.