Hosted by Lakeland Connect in celebration of our 10th birthday

Presented by Seven Lakes Oilfield Services

July 25–27 at the Energy Centre

Get ready to FEAST, Cold Lake! Ribfest 2025 is bringing the heat (and the meat) to the Energy Centre from July 25–27, with three jam-packed days of mouthwatering BBQ, live music, family fun, local vendors, beer gardens, and non-stop entertainment — all part of Lakeland Connect’s 10-Year Celebration!

Friday & Saturday: 11AM – 10PM
Sunday: 11AM – 7PM
🎉 After Party: Head to The Pour House Friday and Saturday night for the official Ribfest After Party!

🔥 What to Expect

  • Four national BBQ pitmasters battling for your vote in the “Best BBQ in Town” showdown

  • Live music all weekend long on the Main Stage

  • A comedy show Saturday night featuring Ryder from Play 107 Edmonton

  • Cold beer flowing in the locally run beer gardens

  • A bustling vendors market featuring amazing local makers and businesses

  • Mini-golf & family games, food trucks, and more!

  • Sunday Rib Judging Contest — win a seat at the judges’ table!

  • Kidz Zone for the little ones

  • All-day DJ entertainment with DJ Joel Cross on Sunday

🎤 Main Stage Lineup

Friday Night

  • 7:00PM: Reclaim the Sun

  • 8:30PM: Tiago James (Strive 4 Live)

Saturday Night

  • 7:00PM: She Cried Cyanide (feat. former Lakeland Connecter Chris Lapointe)

  • 8:30PM: Ryder’s Comedy Show ft. Michael Menzies, Graham MacDonald & Noah Brodeur

Sunday

  • 2:00PM: Rib Judging Contest

  • All day: DJ Joel Cross spinning hits to keep the good vibes going

💥 Brought to You By

This free community event is proudly presented by:

🎯 Title Sponsor:

Seven Lakes Oilfield Services

🎸 Entertainment Sponsors:

  • City of Cold Lake

  • Energy Centre

  • Matrix HR

🤝 Supporting Partners:

  • Servus Credit Union

  • John Howard Society

  • Kinsmen Club of Cold Lake

  • Cold Lake Fire & Rescue

🙌 Who You Support When You Attend

Ribfest Cold Lake is more than just a weekend of smoky ribs and rockin’ music — it’s a Lakeland Connect Signature Event designed to celebrate community and support local. Proceeds from this event help fund and support local non-profit organizations, including the John Howard Society, Cold Lake Kinsmen, and Cold Lake Fire & Rescue.

These amazing groups help run key components of Ribfest in exchange for donation-based compensation — so your attendance directly supports community services and volunteers who make Cold Lake such a special place to live.

Come hungry. Leave happy. Bring the whole crew.

Ribfest Cold Lake 2025 — where small-town pride meets big-time flavour.

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📍 Location: Energy Centre, Cold Lake, AB
🎟 FREE ENTRY | All Ages | Licensed Event