top of page
IMG_4983.jpg

Ribbers

We are excited to welcome five Canadian based Rib trucks this year! 

Texas Rangers: Texas Rangers BBQ has been working with Canadian Charities since 2009. We have a little sweet with a Texas heat bbq sauce that is winning awards all across Canada.

Our citrus dry rub adds great flavor along with our cherry wood smoke rings.  We use all Canadian products served by our all Canadian crew!!!
 

Pistol Pete's: An award-winning rib team, we’re bringing you authentic southern smoked BBQ. Established in 1982, we’ve toured across Canada, perfecting our smokehouse to bring you the highest quality BBQ. We offer a wide variety of your favourite smoked meats, and we have spices and sauces available for you to take home to share with the family. Stop by Pistol Pete’s and see why we’ve got the best ribs by a long shot!
 

Camp 31: It all started in 1908, in a small Alabama town where a sawmill general store stood at the heart of the community. Decades later, that spirit of craftsmanship and connection sparked something bigger—Camp 31 BBQ, founded by Larry Murphy in 1985.

In 1986, with a little help from the Brewton Police Department, we entered our very first BBQ cook-off in Pensacola, Florida—and took home three first-place trophies. That winning spark ignited a journey that hasn’t slowed down since.

For the past 40 years, we’ve traveled coast to coast, earning our place as one of North America’s most decorated and hard-working BBQ teams. Along the way, we’ve picked up countless awards—but it’s the smiles, the stories, and the satisfied appetites that matter most.

And for 25 years, we’ve been proud to call Paris, Ontario our second home—sharing our passion, our craft, and our championship BBQ with a community that’s become family.

This isn’t just barbecue—it’s a legacy you can taste.

Taste the History. Savour the Smoke. Camp 31 BBQ.
 

Crabby's BBQ Shack: All the way from London, Ontario with 20 years in business and a long-standing track record of award winning barbecue, Crabby’s has proven to be one of the best on the grill, from the East Coast to the West. Using only quality Canadian meats, locally sourced produce and a commitment to serving the best from our family to yours. 

Smokehouse Bandits: Smokehouse Bandits brings cowboy roots from Mount Brydges, Ontario to the East Coast BBQ scene for the first time. Backed by years of experience behind our smoke-kissed ribs, we serve up homegrown, hearty barbecue finished with our signature smoky-sweet sauce—bold flavor, honest smoke, fall off the bone ribs, and bandit-style grit.

Other Vendors

Harbourside Ribfest will feature a fantastic mix of local vendors, businesses, and community partners alongside our mouthwatering ribs. From delicious food and sweet treats to refreshing drinks, unique merchandise, and great products and services, there will be something for everyone to enjoy — making your Ribfest experience even more memorable!

Tater King

Brawta Jamaican Jerk Joint
COBS Bread

Miller's Gourmet Kettlecorn
Antoinette’s Cheesecakes
Dippin Dots
Roll On Two Chimney Cakes
Churros Camps / La Cabane à Chichis
Freeze Dried & Friends Inc.

Alabama Lemonade
Jolly Rancher Slush Factory
Chatime

Macao Imperial Tea Halifax
GIFTS 4U Trading & Service 

Lamontagne Western Wear Inc.

Scotian2dabone
Baraka Handicrafts

Press Obsessed Nails

Bell Aliant

270 West Consulting

Foodeal Ltd

Leaf Filter

Costco Wholesale Dartmouth

Contact

Harbourside RibFest 2026: Alderney Landing, Dartmouth

July 3rd, 2026 11AM - 10PM

July 4th, 2026 11AM - 10PM

July 5th, 2026 11AM - 7PM

Mail:

Harbourside RibFest

c/o Rotary Halifax Harbour

PO Box 9193

Halifax, NS, B3K5M8

​​

​Email: info@harboursideribfest.ca

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

We acknowledge that Harbourside Ribfest is held in Mi'kma'ki, the traditional and ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq people. We recognize the peace and friendship treaties signed between the British Crown and the Mi'kmaq from 1760 to 1769. We are all treaty people and we have rights and responsibilities as Mi'kmaq and settlers alike.

Learn More...

Harbourside RibFest is hosted by the volunteers of Rotary Halifax Harbour.

Privacy Policy

© 2025 Harbourside RibFest. All rights reserved. Rotary International, the Rotary logo, and some associated imagery are trademarks of Rotary International and are used with permission.

bottom of page