Pictou County Ribfest

06/07/2026

🙌 Volunteers Needed! 🍖

Pictou County Rib Fest is looking for amazing volunteers to help make this year's event a success! 🎉

Hosted by the Pictou County Kinsmen, Pictou County Rib Fest is a volunteer-driven event, and we'd love your help welcoming guests, supporting activities, and creating a fantastic experience for our community.

Looking to give back, earn volunteer hours, or be part of the fun? We'd love to have you!

👇 Fill out the volunteer application form below and a member of our team will be in touch.

Link to form: https://forms.gle/vuzavMmyT6zNKsT28

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Pictou County Rib Fest! Our volunteers are the heart of the festival, helping us create a fun, safe, and welcoming experience for thousands of guests. Please complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch.

05/25/2026

🔥 Meet the Pit Master 🔥

Welcome back to Pictou County Rib Fest — Pistol Pete’s 🍖👏

We’re excited to have Pistol Pete’s returning for August 7th, 8th & 9th, bringing their signature bold, smoky barbecue flavours that have become a RibFest favourite over the years.

Known for their hearty portions, rich flavours, and classic BBQ style, Pistol Pete’s continues to be a must-visit stop for RibFest guests looking for that true smoky comfort food experience.

Make sure you swing by, say hello, and enjoy everything they’ll be serving up this summer.
We can’t wait to see you all there! ☀️🔥

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05/21/2026

RibFest is getting closer — August 7th, 8th & 9th 👀🔥

Be honest… what’s your strategy?

A) Straight for ribs
B) Full lap before deciding
C) Follow the smell
D) Strategic game plan

We need to know 😂👇

05/18/2026

🔥 Meet the Pit Master 🔥

Welcome back to Pictou County Rib Fest — Camp 31 🍖👏

We’re excited to have Camp 31 returning to RibFest for August 7th, 8th & 9th, bringing back their signature smoky, bold flavours and slow-cooked barbecue that fans know and love.

Known for their rich, authentic BBQ style and deep, savoury flavour profiles, Camp 31 continues to be a crowd favourite year after year, and we can’t wait for everyone to experience what they’ll be serving up this summer.

We can’t wait to see you all this summer! ☀️🔥

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05/16/2026

There’s nothing better than live music + BBQ in the summer ☀️🎶

August 7th, 8th & 9th

What’s your ultimate RibFest vibe?
👉 Sitting back with friends
👉 Dancing near the stage
👉 Walking around trying everything
👉 Just here for the food (respect 😄)

Let us know 👇

05/14/2026

🍖🔥 ROLL CALL 🔥🍖

RibFest isn’t the same without your crew…

Who are you bringing to Pictou County Rib Fest 2026 in Pictou County?!

👇 TAG your RibFest crew below:
The one who eats the most 🍖
The one who makes a mess 😅
The one who’s just there for the music 🎶

Let’s see who’s pulling up August 7–9 👀🔥

05/11/2026

🔥 Meet the Pit Master 🔥

🔥 We are so excited to officially welcome a NEW ribber to — Smokehouse Bandits! 🍖👏

Known for their savory barbecue dishes and mouthwatering flavours, we can’t wait for the Pictou County community to meet them and experience everything they’ll be bringing to RibFest this summer.

While Billy Bones will not be joining us for this year’s event, we’re incredibly grateful for the years they’ve spent at RibFest and hope to see them back again in the future.

We know many of you were excited to see a new addition this year, and we’re thrilled to add Smokehouse Bandits to this year’s lineup.

Summer can’t come soon enough — we can’t wait to see you all at RibFest! ☀️🔥

05/09/2026

👀 You asked… and we listened.

Something BIG is coming to 🔥🍖

We’ve been working behind the scenes on an announcement we cannot wait to share with you — and trust us, you’re going to want to see this one.

⏳ Stay tuned.
📅 Huge announcement dropping Monday.
🚨 48 hours.

Any guesses?! 👇

05/07/2026

🚨 Vendor announcements are coming soon! 🚨

We’ve been blown away by the number of vendor applications for this year’s Pictou County RibFest and are so excited about the incredible lineup coming together. We’re feeling very grateful for all the interest and support, and we truly can’t wait to start sharing the amazing vendors who will be joining us this year.

Stay tuned — lots of exciting announcements are on the way! 🔥🍖

05/05/2026

🔥 IT’S BACK 🔥

The wait is over… Pictou County Rib Fest 2026 is officially happening! 🍖🔥

Mark your calendars and get ready for a full weekend of incredible BBQ, live entertainment, and summer fun in Pictou County

📅 August 7th – 11AM–10PM
📅 August 8th – 11AM–10PM
📅 August 9th – 11AM–6PM

📍Location: Pictou County Wellness Centre

Bring your friends, your family, and your appetite 😏🍖

👇 Tell us — who are you bringing to RibFest this year?