Travelling from Toronto via Hwy 404 (Exit #375)
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Exit onto Wellington Street West (Exit #45)
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Turn right and go North on Yonge Street
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Turn left onto Aurora Heights Boulevard
Ribfest
Aurora's Ribfest
Dates - Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24, 2025
Location - Machell Park
Free Admission, No Tickets or Registration
It's all about the "Ribs, Bibs and Sauce"!
Aurora's Ribfest is presented by
Aurora's Ribfest Event
Mark your calendars because the tastiest event of the year will be taking place at Machell Park, as the rib teams get fired up starting on Friday, August 22. Not only will there be the tastiest ribs but also roasted yams, roasted corn on the cob, beavertails and many other dishes for every appetite.
Machell Park will be fenced with additional procedures for the safety of the attendees, performers, food vendors, volunteers and staff. We also will have great live entertainment, an inflatable midway and activities for kids of all ages.
See below for hours of operation of Ribfest and daily activities. Please note for health and safety reasons, pets are not able to experience Aurora’s Ribfest, services dogs excepted.
Check back in July 2025 for full event details.
Ribfest Photo Gallery
Travelling from Toronto via Hwy 404 (Exit #375)
Travelling from Hwy 401 or Hwy 400
Travelling from Hwy 401 (Exit #17) or Hwy 400
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Exit at Lloydtown (Exit #52) and go East
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Turn right onto Jane Street
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Turn left onto 18th Sideroad
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Turn right onto Yonge Street
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Turn right onto Aurora Heights Boulevard
Accessibility Accommodation
If you require any accommodations for accessing and viewing the parade, please email our Special Events team. Any information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially. Please reach out in advance as there are limited spaces for accommodation.
The accessible accommodations that are in place for this event include:
- Increased Accessible Parking at Machell Parking Lot
- Mobi-Mats through the main area
- Accessible Picnic Benches
- Accessible Portable Toilet
More Information & Contact
For more information, please call 905-726-4762 or email our Special Events Team.
Note: We reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities.
Thank You to our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Entertainment Sponsor
Event Sponsor
Rental Sponsor
KidZone Sponsor
Contact Us
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way
Aurora ON L4G 6J1
Phone: 905-727-1375 or 905-727-3123
Fax: 905-726-4769
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